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Garbage & Recycling Containers

Single Family Homes, Duplexes, Triplexes and Fourplexes

Before Collection
Garbage cans and recycling bins can be placed at the curb or in your front yard after noon (12:00 pm) on the day before your scheduled collection.

After Collection
Cans or bins must be removed by noon (12:00 pm) on the day after your scheduled collection.

Storage
Cans and bins can be stored in your back yard or on the side of your home, but not in your front yard unless they are in an enclosed storage area.

 

Apartment Buildings

Before Collection
Garbage cans, recycling bins and dumpsters can be placed at the curb or in your front yard no earlier than 5:00 pm on the day before your scheduled collection.

After Collection
Cans, bins or dumpsters must be removed by 9:00 pm on the same day of your scheduled collection.

Storage and Service
Garbage cans, recycling bins or dumpsters cannot be stored in the front yard or on the side of your property.

You must have sufficient collection service to properly contain and dispose of all trash and garbage generated by your apartment building.

 

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