Automated Trash Collection
- Everyone gets one blue trash cart (most households 64 gal; some get 35 gal; some multi-unit building complexes will have dumpsters for trash and recycling). Each cart will be given a serial number so that it stays with the house it was given. It is suggested that you stencil your house number on there so that it is obviously yours (less apt to be stolen). Carts are on wheels and are easy to move.
- If needed, additional carts may be purchased to cover the cost of additional disposal. People that have purchased additional carts in other towns have typically ended up returning them part way through the year, as they realized that they could get by with only one. [$145 for 64 gal. and $120 for 35 gal.]
- “Special Occasion” stickers will be available from Allied Waste at a additional cost, so if you know that you are having a large party and there is just no way that you will be able to spread the trash over a couple of weeks, call Allied Waste (800-442-9006) to purchase a sticker. [$5 per sticker]
- Automated collection is for trash only, not recycling. Recycling remains any containers you want (you may use your old trash can). If you decide to place all recyclables in one container, please place commingled items on the bottom and paper/cardboard on top (or in a separate container).
- Small bulky items (couches, chairs, rolls of cut-up carpet, etc.) which are too big for the trash cart and are not part of our appliance/CRT pickup contract will be collected by Allied Waste at no cost, but based on a scheduled pickup. A list of typical items is expected to be published, but when in doubt, call Allied Waste (800-442-9006) and schedule a pickup.
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