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    Bulk Trash Pickup

    About Bulk Trash Pickup

    Do:

    • Make an appointment before setting out your bulk item.
    • Set bulk items out in a single pile no larger than ten (10) cubic yards per residence​ (all material should be placed no more than 5 feet from the street/curb or front edge of the property).
    • Place your bulk trash curbside, on the edge of your property parallel to the street or curb.
    • ​Securely bag and tie all grass, leaves, weeds, twigs, and hedge clippings before placing out for bulk trash.
    • Cut tree trimmings down to less than 12 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length​.
    • Keep pile at least 5 feet away from any fixed objects.
    • Have your items placed by 5:30 a.m. on your scheduled appointment date.
    • Sweep or rake area after collection, if necessary​.

    Don't Include:​

    • ​More than ten (10) cubic yards of bulk trash per residence.
    • Loose debris and litter, and any ordinary household trash
    • ​Loose grass, leaves, weeds, twigs and hedge clippings
    • Household hazardous waste (HHW), such as antifreeze, pool chemicals, oil, batteries and paint
    • Community piles – avoid combining piles from multiple households. Each household should schedule an appointment for its individual pile.​
    • Materials placed in Bagster bags
    • Materials such as bricks, concrete, dirt, rocks, asphalt, and roofing shingles/tiles
    • Construction or demolition materials in excess of 25 pounds or over four feet long
    • Metal or car parts in excess of 20 pounds or over four feet long
    • ​Tires, any shape or size
    • ​Glass such as windows, shower doors, patio doors, mirrors, fluorescent tubes, etc.
    • Tree trunks or stumps longer than 4 feet and bigger than 12 inches in diameter
    • Large appliances that use refrigerants such as freezers, refrigerators and air conditioners. For appliance recycling options, visit ​the Appliance Recycling page.
    Do not place pile on top of water meters. Place on the edge of your property.

    Are you experiencing illegal dumping?

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