A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Trash Pickup

Setting up trash pickup is a straightforward process that requires some basic information and a few simple steps. You'll need to know the types of waste you generate, such as household trash, recyclables, and yard waste.

To determine the frequency of pickup, consider your household's needs and the size of your trash cans. According to the article, most households need weekly pickup for regular trash and bi-weekly pickup for recyclables. If you have a large yard, you may need to schedule more frequent yard waste pickup.

Start by gathering all the necessary contact information for your local waste management provider, including their phone number, email address, and website. You can usually find this information on your city or town's website or by contacting your local government.

To set up trash service, you'll need to determine what size of trash can you need. This will depend on the number of people living in your household and the amount of trash you generate. Typically, a 32-gallon trash can is suitable for solo homeowners and couples, while a 96-gallon trash can is ideal for large households.

You'll also need to consider the number of trash cans you need. Most service providers allow you to purchase additional garbage carts if needed. This can be a good idea if you plan to renovate your home or take up a new hobby that produces a lot of waste.

To get started, you'll need some information. You'll need to provide your address, the address of your previous home (if applicable), your move-in date, and the number and size of trash bins you want. This information will help your trash removal company schedule service at your new home.

The size of your trash can will also determine how often it gets emptied. For example, a 32-gallon trash can may need to be emptied every week, while a 96-gallon trash can may only need to be emptied every two weeks.

Here's a rough guide to help you determine what size of trash can you need:

Keep in mind that these are just general guidelines, and the right size of trash can for you will depend on your specific needs.

To prepare for trash pickup, place your 96-gallon garbage cart at the curb with the handle pointing towards your residence, and the arrows on the cart pointing towards the street.

The cart should be placed for collection between 6:00 p.m. the day before and 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled garbage collection day. Make sure it's accessible to the automated garbage collection truck and at least three feet away from other objects.

Be sure to remove the cart from the curb by 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection and store it in a secured location to keep your neighborhood tidy.

To set out your garbage cart, place household garbage inside your 96-gallon cart, which should be provided by the city. The handle of the container should point toward your residence.

Make sure the arrows on the cart point towards the street, and the container is placed for collection between 6:00 p.m. the day before and 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled garbage collection day.

Drivers won't move improperly placed containers, so it's essential to follow the guidelines. Containers must be placed at least three feet away from other objects such as trees, parked cars, fences, mailboxes, basketball hoops, poles, holiday arches, and power lines.

Remember to remove the container from the curb by 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection and store it in a secured location.

The "Tags for Bags" program is a convenient option for residents who need to dispose of extra bags of garbage. For a nominal fee, you can purchase a sticker that gets placed directly on the garbage bag, alongside the container.

If you have extra bags of garbage, they'll only be collected if they have the Tags for Bags sticker attached.