Waste Management & Recycling
Keeping our city clean and sustainable through comprehensive waste collection, recycling programs, and environmental initiatives. Together, we can reduce waste and protect our planet.
Collection Schedule
🗑️ Regular Trash
Weekly collection on your designated day
- • Monday: North District
- • Tuesday: East District
- • Wednesday: Downtown
- • Thursday: West District
- • Friday: South District
♻️ Recycling
Bi-weekly collection (alternate weeks)
- • Accepted: Paper, cardboard, plastic #1-7
- • Glass bottles and jars
- • Aluminum and tin cans
- • Clean food containers
- • No plastic bags or styrofoam
🌿 Yard Waste
Weekly collection (April - November)
- • Grass clippings and leaves
- • Branches (under 4 feet)
- • Garden waste
- • Use biodegradable bags
- • No plastic bags allowed
Special Collection Services
Bulk Item Pickup
Schedule collection for large items like furniture, appliances, and mattresses.
Free monthly pickup for residential customers. Call 48 hours in advance.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Safe disposal of chemicals, batteries, paint, and electronic waste.
Drop-off at City Facility every Saturday 8 AM - 2 PM. Free for residents.
Construction Debris
Disposal service for renovation and construction materials.
Rent a dumpster or schedule special pickup. Fees apply based on volume.
Christmas Tree Collection
Annual collection of natural Christmas trees for mulching.
First two weeks of January. Remove all decorations and tinsel.
Recycling Guide
✅ What TO Recycle
- Clean paper and cardboard
- Plastic bottles and containers (#1-7)
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum and steel cans
- Clean milk and juice cartons
- Newspapers and magazines
❌ What NOT to Recycle
- Plastic bags and wrap
- Styrofoam products
- Greasy pizza boxes
- Broken glass or ceramics
- Electronics (special disposal)
- Hazardous materials
Our Environmental Impact
Through our comprehensive waste management and recycling programs, we're making a real difference:
Waste Reduction Tips
Reduce
Buy only what you need, choose products with minimal packaging, and opt for reusable items.
Reuse
Donate items instead of throwing them away, repurpose containers, and buy second-hand.
Compost
Start a home compost bin for food scraps and yard waste to create nutrient-rich soil.
Buy Smart
Choose products made from recycled materials and support eco-friendly businesses.
Contact Waste Management
Customer Service
Phone: (555) 555-WASTE
Email: waste@citycouncil.gov
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 AM - 5 PM
Drop-Off Center
1500 Recycle Road
Open: Mon-Sat 7 AM - 4 PM
Closed Sundays & Holidays
Report Issues
Missed Pickup: Use online form
Illegal Dumping: (555) 555-DUMP
Container Damage: Customer Service
Join Our Green Initiative
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