Garbage & Recycling

Guidelines

  • All trash/recycle containers must be placed outside by 7 a.m. on collection day.
  • Place the container in the street with wheels against the curb or within two feet of the blacktop, and the front of the container facing the street.
  • Containers must be placed four feet apart from other containers and eight feet from mailboxes, poles, fences, trees, or parked vehicles for easy access.
  • Please bag your trash and make sure bags fit in the cart with the lid closed.
  • The following items can be recycled: aluminum and steel cans; plastic bottles, jugs, and jars; cardboard and boxboard; and paper. All items must be clean and dry.
  • Do not bag your recyclables in a plastic garbage sack.
  • The City currently does not offer curbside green waste disposal.

Collection Days 

  • Garbage collection is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.  Please see the route map for your specific pickup day.
  • Recycling collection is every other week. See the Recyclable Calendar and Acceptable Items (PDF) handout.
  • Observed holidays will delay service by one day for all days that fall on or after the holiday.
  • All other holidays are normal collection days.

Observed Holidays Impacting Collection 2023

Services will be delayed by one day the week of:

  • Memorial Day                       Monday  May 29               
  • Independence Day               Tuesday  July 4 
  • Labor Day                              Monday  September 4
  • Christmas Day (Observed)  Monday  December 25
  1. Missed Pick-up
  2. Adding or Removing
  3. Replacements or Repairs
  4. Misc. Garbage / Recycle Fees

What do I do if my trash/recycle was missed and I followed the guidelines?


  • Contact Waste Management directly at (888) 496-8824.