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Community Information From Waste Management
...On Waste Removal
When should trash be placed at the curb?
Place trash and recyclables out after 6:00 p.m. the evening before your pickup day. Place containers so
they are not blocked by parked vehicles
What size containers should I use?
Household waste containers must be between 20 and 35 gallons, and may not exceed 50 pounds in weight. Use
strudy plastic or metal containers with handles and detachable lids.
Recyclables should be placed in a recycle bin or can clearly labeled as "Recyclables." The only recyclable
items which can be placed in a bag are paper items such as newspapers.
Cut large items such as carpet and brances into lengths of four feet or less and tie into manageable bundles.
How many containers are allowed?
A maximum of 10 containers, bags, or bundles of trash will be collected on each collection day.
Which wastes are not acceptable?
We do not accept liquid waste of any type, tree stumps or tires. Hold all Household Hazardous Waste materials for Special
HHW collections. We do not accept HHW of any type, including insecticides, pesticides, gasoline, waste oil, non-latex
paints, varnish, thinners, drain cleaner, pool chemicals, car parts or similar materials as part of your regular waste
removal services.
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...On Bulk Items
When are bulk items collected?
Larger items are collected on the second pickup day of the week, sometimes by a second crew
What type of bulk items are collected?
Examples of regular bulk items include furniture, cabinets, washers, and dryers.
How much can I discard at once?
The limit is one bulk item per week
What about refrigerators?
Some items require an appointment, such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers containing
CFCs. To make an appointment, call 800-869-5566
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...On Recyclables
What glass items do you accept?
Recycle glass bottles and jars without lids; place lids in the regular trash. Acceptable items include
soda bottles, jelly and mayonnaise jars, canning jars made of clear, green or brown glass - please no
blue glass.
What metal items should I recycle?
Recycle all cans made of aluminum bi-metal, steel and tin; for example, soup, vegetable and soda cans.
Which plastic items are recyclable?
Plastic containers coded #1 and #2 inside the triangular recycling logo are acceptable. Examples include
two-liter soda bottles, detergents bottles, and milk and water jugs. Remember to rinse items and place
lids in the regular trash.
What about recycling newpapers and magazines?
Newspapers, magazines, catalogs and phone books should be bundled and tied with string or twine (no more than
50 pounds per bundle) or placed in a brown paper bag - no plastic bags, please.
What items are not recyclable?
Window glass and drinking glasses are not recyclable. Most platic deli-type containers and butter/margarine tubs
are not acceptable. Items such as aluminum foil, styrofoam and metal clothes hangers cannot be recycled.
Place all of these items in the regular trash
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...Holiday Pickups
There Will Be No Trash Pickup On The Following Days:
- New Year's Day
- Presidents' Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
What if my pickup day falls on a holiday?
If your regular pickup day falls on a holiday, your trash and recyclables will be collected on the
next regular service day
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...Leaf Collection
Look For Leaf Collections During The Following Weeks
- October 22-26
- November 5-9
- November 19-23
- December 3-7
Leaf pickup days are scheduled every other week from October to December. Your leaves will be
collected on the day following your regular recycling pickup
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