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Frequently Asked Questions
What goes in the recycling bin (blue bin)?
A recycling bin (provided by the city) for containers (glass/metal/plastic) and mixed paper must be used.
The containers (glass/metal/ #1 & # 2 plastics) must be clean and placed loosely in the bottom of your recycling bin. Broken glass is not recyclable and should be independently wrapped and placed with regular household trash. Only #1 & # 2 plastic in the form of a bottle or jug can be recycled. A simple rule is to look for the neck; if the plastic container has a neck, it can be recycled.
NO PLASTIC BAGS PLEASE!
What day can yard waste be put out?
Yard waste for city collection must be placed in a biodegradable paper bag and placed curbside the evening prior to your collection day. Grass and leaves only. No dirt or stones. Branches must be bundled and tied together and should not exceed 4 feet 4 inches long. Yard waste will not be collected unless it is placed in a paper biodegradable bag. Absolutely no plastic bags.
Is there a special day to place out appliances?
All appliances should be placed curbside on the regular collection day. No more than two appliances per pickup. When placing a refrigerator curbside, please remove all doors and place doors at the curb.
What is the policy with a property that has commercial space on the bottom floor and apartment (s) above that space, does the city pick up the refuse for them?
If a building has a commercial unit in it or the property has more than 4 units it is deemed a commercial space and thus the building owner must provide a private hauler for trash and recycling for the entire building.
If a property is deemed to be commercial and has a separate hauler, how do they go about recycling?
The private hauler is responsible for providing a separate receptacle for the purpose of recycling as stated in the city code 313-16.
How do you dispose of residential construction debris?
Residential construction debris will be picked up as long as the following is adhered to:
- It must be neatly containerized in boxes, bags, metal or plastic cans, or tied in bundles. All of which, must be manageable by (1) one person.
- Loading the debris into collection vehicles should take laborers no more than (4) four trips between the debris piles and the vehicle.
- Building debris should be placed curbside no more than (2) two times per month on your scheduled collection day.
I’m moving out of my home on Tuesday but my trash pickup is not until Friday morning. Can I make special arrangements to have my items picked up on Wednesday?
No. Trash and recycling can only be placed curbside the evening prior to your scheduled pickup day, no earlier than 7:00pm or dusk and no later then 12:00AM. Any items placed curbside earlier or later than the above stated time will result in a fine |