Refuse and recycling carts at the curb
Streets & Urban Forestry
  1. Closed for July 4, 2025

    No curbside pickups on Independence Day, Friday, 7/4/25. Drop-off-sites & offices also closed.  

    If you have a Friday pickup day, we will collect scheduled carts on Monday, 7/7/25.

    Drop-off sites reopen 7/5/25 on their posted hours.

Trash & Recycling Guidelines

Please follow these rules so we can collect your trash and recycling.

  • Cart Placement

    • Put carts out by 6:30am on your collection day.
    • Put carts at the end of your driveway or on the terrace, or edge of the road on top of the curb.
    • If your collection is in an alley, put carts at the alley edge.

  • Trash

    • Do not put any banned items in the trash cart.
    • Do not put small items or trash bags outside your cart.
    • Schedule collection for any large items or appliances.

  • Recycling

    • Only put the correct paper, plastic, metal, and glass in the recycling cart.
    • Do not put any banned items in the recycling cart.
    • Do not bag your recyclable items. Put items loose in the recycling cart.

  • Big Cleanout

    Guidelines for what to do if you're cleaning out a home and you have more than what you can fit into the carts. 

    Remember - you should always donate what is usable before you throw it out.

Recyclopedia

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