Have Waste/Pickup?
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can We Help You?
Junk we Accept
What items can I put into the trash?
The following are examples of things you CAN put in the trash: Diapers Feminine hygiene products Wipes Gloves Disposable Masks Pet waste, double-bagged (small amounts are accepted) Kitty litter Latex gloves Wires/metals/twist ties Broken plastic products (toys, hangers, garden hose etc.) Padded envelopes
What items CANNOT be put into the Trash?
Food scraps or food-soiled paper Yard waste Large or heavy items: Construction or renovation materials Appliances Furniture Large wood or lumber Recyclable materials: Beverage containers Metal containers Coffee cups Paper, newspaper, or cardboard Plastic containers Electronics Styrofoam packaging
What can go into Recycling Bags?
Dairy products Egg shells Fruit and vegetable scraps Meat, bones, fish, and seafood Noodles, rice, beans, and grains Small amounts of oil and fat (soaked in paper towel or newspaper) Teabags, coffee grounds, and filters Paper napkins/towels Parchment paper, wax paper, and waxed cardboard Pizza Boxes – Food soiled and or heavily greased pizza boxes go into the green cart. Pizza boxes that are clean or with minimal grease should go into the cardboard recycling. Empty cereal boxes or newspaper (for wrapping food scraps or lining kitchen containers) Paper bags (for lining kitchen containers, such as Bag-to-Earth) Paper plates (no plastic coating) Leaves and grass clippings Short branches and prunings (under 10 cm thick and 50 cm long) Weeds, plants, and flowers
What items and materials are NOT recyclable?
Plastics / Plastic bags Any plastic product even those labelled “compostable”, “biodegradable”, or “PLA (Polylactic Acid)” Pet waste Animal feces Kitty litter Large branches, tree stumps, or lumber Rocks, soil, or sod
We take most household junk!
