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Trash Collection and Drop-off

We offer curbside trash collection, large item, and special assistance pickups.

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Recycling

We offer single stream curbside recycling services for residents and businesses.

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Graffiti Removal

You can help reduce graffiti by immediately reporting all graffiti sightings.

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Large Item Pickup

Appliances and other large items are collected throughout the year free of charge upon residential customer request.

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Holiday Schedules

Trash collection is delayed by one day for the following holidays:

  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • New Year’s Day

If the holiday is observed on a weekend, no changes will occur to residential pick up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers to the most commonly asked questions in our Department.

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Recycle Coach

Download the free Recycle Coach app and have instant access to your recycling collection schedules, collection guidelines, reminders, and more. What can you recycle? The Recycle Coach app will show you what items you can recycle in your blue cart.

Recycling and trash information at your fingertips! You get: A 'What Goes Where' search too; Collection reminders, including for holiday changes; A personalized collection schedule; And more!
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