I am not sure what I can put in my recycling cart, what are the rules?

The blue 64-gallon cart is provided for your single-family residential household recyclables collection. The following materials are accepted:

  • All plastics except Styrofoam and film bags
  • All types of paper products
  • Aluminum cans and foil
  • Aseptic containers and gable-top containers (i.e. milk or juice cartons, drink boxes)
  • Flattened cardboard (i.e. cereal boxes with plastic taken out)
  • For pieces larger than cart, please flatten and tie in bundle not greater than 3 by 3 feet.
  • Glass bottles and jars (clear, green and brown)
  • Newspaper
  • Steel/bi-metal cans

Please note: Remember to rinse all containers.

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1. What are my pick-up days?
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3. How do I report a missed pick-up?
4. I have a bulk item, how do I arrange for pick-up?
5. I am not sure what I can put in my recycling cart, what are the rules?
6. When does my garbage, yard waste or recycling need to be placed for collection?
7. Are there specific rules for residential yard waste?
8. My refuse was not picked up and I received a tag stating it was not in compliance, how do I resolve this issue?
9. I have electronics and other items I would like to dispose of, how to I dispose of these items?
10. What are the City’s rules about holidays?
11. There is a dead animal in the right of way, how do I report this?
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