Refuse and recycling carts at the curb
Streets & Urban Forestry

  1. Quann-Olin Drop-off Site: Use Temporary Entrance on 4/17/26 & 4/18/26

    Due to Midwest Horse Fair traffic, you will need to enter the Quann-Olin drop-off site from 121 E. Olin Avenue on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. There will be signs . Sycamore & South Point drop-off sites are not affected. 

  2. Recycling Survey

    Help us help you recycle better by taking our recycling survey.

    And, maybe test your recycling knowledge with our brief recycling quiz.

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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