Trash - Plastic bags or garbage containers should not exceed 32 gallons and 50 pounds in weight. For those residents not on the Flat Rate program, one sticker must be attached to each bag or container (looped through the handle).Large Items - Large household items such as discarded furniture, beds, and tables will be collected on your regular pick-up day. All items are required to have one sticker attached. Please contact Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696 to schedule pick-up.
Moving Boxes - If larger than 3' x3', please flatten and put in bundles of 10 with one sticker attached to each bundle. Boxes smaller than 3' x3' will be picked up with recycling.
Building Materials - Construction materials from do-it-yourself projects such as lumber, gutters, carpeting, and paneling must be cut into four-foot lengths and bundled or put into approved containers not to exceed 50 pounds with one sticker attached to each bundle. For large amounts, an estimate is required.
Appliances - Household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and water heaters require one sticker attached to each item. Call Waste Management at (800) 796-9696 to arrange a pick-up.
Heavy Items - Large, heavy automobile parts, concrete, gravel, dirt, or similar material will not be collected.
Medical Products - Syringes used for home medical purposed may be disposed of in rigid, plastic containers. Sharps containers designed for syringe disposal can be obtained through your local pharmacy.
Household Hazardous Waste - There are special collection sites and various dates that are scheduled for household hazardous waste collection. Please call Waste Management at (800) 796-9696 for locations and dates.
Recycling - Prepare your recycling by placing newspapers at the bottom of the bin, in paper bags on the top of the commingled items, or along side the bin to prevent paper from blowing our of the bins. Crush plastic bottles and jugs, as well as aluminum cans.