• Trash carts and recycling carts or bins should be placed within three feet of the curb or the edge of the street and at least three feet away from any obstacles, preferably on the opposite side of the driveway from the mailbox.
• The trash cart lid opening should face the street.

• Use the approved solid waste cart provided by your hauler.
• Place trash inside the cart with the lid closed – overflow won't be collected.
• You may contact your hauler for another cart for an additional charge.

• Rinse cans, bottles, and containers before placing them in the recycling bin.
• Place loose, acceptable materials in the recycling cart or bin. Items must not be bagged.
• Break down cardboard boxes and place in the container. Remove plastic, foam, or trash from the boxes.
• If the recycling cart or bin is full, you may request an additional container from your hauler.
• Haulers cannot collect recyclables placed in plastic bags outside the container. To find which retailers accept plastic bags for recycling, use the recycling directory.
  

• You must contract separately with your hauler for yard waste pickup.
• Place yard trimmings only in Kraft paper bags or in a personal container clearly marked “yard waste.” Bags and containers must not weigh more than 50 pounds.
• Prepare tree branches so they are no more than four inches in diameter, three feet in length, bundled with rope or twine, and weigh less than 50 pounds.

• Contact your hauler 48 hours prior to your pick-up day to schedule collection.
• Empty all appliances.
• Have Freon gas removed and tagged by a qualified technician per Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. There are no exceptions.

Some types of waste may not be placed curbside for collection by residential haulers. For information on proper disposal of the items below, please view the recycling directory.

• Aerosol cans that are not empty
• Ammunition of any type
• Batteries
• Biomedical waste
• Chemicals
• Compressed gas cylinders
• Construction/demolition waste
• Dead animals (over 10 pounds)
• Firearms
• Hazardous waste
• Large engine parts
• Large glass panes
• Large tree debris
• Paint
• Paint solvents
• Small engine parts containing oil or fluids
• Stumps
• Tires
• Treated wood