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GARBAGE & RECYCLING
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**THE CITY IS CHANGING ITS GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES**
Automated Garbage Collection will begin July 8, 2019. Cart delivery is scheduled for June 24th through July 3rd. Automated Garbage Frequently Asked Questions Residents will receive a letter explaining the delivery and collection process the week of June 17th. Please be aware that your garbage/recycling collection day may change. In the meantime, if you are considering replacing your garbage can(s), please be aware that once the automated process begins, only carts issued by the City will be allowed. Please visit the links below for more information on the new automated garbage collection process. Automated Garbage FAQ 2019 Garbage & Recycling Guide for Residents What Should I Do on My Collection Day? Garbage & Recycling Collection Guidelines New Route Map New Recycling Calendar Garbage/Recycling Collection City Map
Use the map below to find your route number, and refuse and recycling collection times by entering your address in the search bar and pressing enter or clicking on the search glass icon. Garbage collection general information
Residents should put their garbage and recycling out on the curb before 6.00 a.m. of the day of pick up, but no sooner than 24 hours before pick up. Residents may take their garbage to Advanced Disposal, 2510 Engel Road, but a fee is charged at the landfill. Beginning July 8, 2019: Garbage must be placed in the carts provided by the City. The cart must be facing in the correct direction (arrow on lid and white serial numbers facing the street), three feet from another cart or object (including parked cars), and the lid must be closed. If you have items that do not fit inside the cart: Additional material and/or large items that do not fit into the garbage cart, such as furniture, mattresses and appliances, will need to be disposed of privately. The Garbage & Recycling Guide for Residents contains a listing of many common items, along with contact information for many local businesses that can aid in disposal. You can find the guide on our website here. Carts must be removed from the street within 24 hours after collection. Garbage is picked up once a week. Recycling general information
Recycling is collected on the same day as garbage, but every other week. Use the map to search for your address and determine your route. Once you know your route, you can click on the link for your recycling schedule. Route Schedule: Recycling Pick Up Guidelines: Click here Recycling Cart Placement: Click here If you need additional information about recycling please call the City Garage at (715) 421-8218. Residents in multi-family units (5 or more apartments) should contact their apartment owner or manager for recycling details. Recycling is mandatory, but the City does not provide service for these multi-family units. Holiday schedules
Garbage & Recycling Holiday Schedules: The Street Division of Public Works does not provide refuse or recycling collection on City holidays. The 2019 holidays observed by the City are:
It is the policy of the Street Division to provide refuse and recycling collection in those areas affected by the holiday on the next working day after the holiday. All collections following a holiday are delayed one day. For example, if a holiday falls on a Monday, all residents of Monday's collection districts will have their refuse and recycling collected on Tuesday, etc. Please contact the Street Department at (715) 421-8218 with questions. Recycling items not collected by the City
Appliances - includes refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, washer and dryers Electronics - includes computers, televisions Hazardous Materials - includes paints, household chemicals, automobile fluids Miscellaneous Items - includes construction materials, plastic grocery bags, fluorescent bulbs Tires, Batteries, Oil Please see the 2019 Garbage & Recycling Guide for disposal of the above items. Other Recycling Options
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