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Trash and Recyclables Collection Schedule

August 2017

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Preparing and Placing Your Trash

  1. Place in the trash only those items that can spoil, such as food or disposable diapers.
  1. Close and tie trash bags and place them into heavy plastic or metal trash cans. Secure with watertight lids.
  1. Cans must be placed for pick-up before 4:00 a.m. on the day of collection but not before 6:00 p.m. on the day before collection.
  1. Cans must be removed no later than 6:00 p.m. on the day trash is collected.
  1. Each can and its contents must weigh less than 50 pounds.
  1. Bush, tree trimmings, vines, etc. are limited to 4-foot lengths and must be tied in tight bundles.

Inclement Weather

From November 15th through March 15th, sanitation workers do not pick up in inclement weather. If service is canceled, and you were due for a pick up, it will be made the following day if weather permits. If you have questions, call the Public Works Call Center at (302) 576-3878.