Containers for Waste Collection

Acceptable Containers

Types of acceptable containers
for curbside collection

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  • Special Events Recycling/Organics
    Bins and carts are available for your special event

Two Bag Limit

Residents in single-family homes and apartments (6 units or fewer) are limited to two bags (or cans) of garbage every-other-week.

Maximum sizes and dimensions

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