
Knowing your refuse pickup schedule is crucial to keeping your community clean and tidy. Refuse pickup services typically occur on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, depending on your location and service provider.
In most areas, refuse pickup is done on a Monday or Thursday schedule, with specific collection times varying by neighborhood. It's essential to check your local government's website or contact your waste management provider to confirm your schedule.
Don't forget to place your trash and recyclables at the curb by the designated time to ensure they're collected.
Collection Services
Refuse pickup schedule can be a bit tricky to keep track of, especially with all the holidays and special events throughout the year.
Regular garbage service is available on most holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day when no pick-up occurs and garbage is collected the following day, including Saturday.
If you have yard waste collection, be aware that it's discontinued during the winter months, but resumes the first full week in March.

You can expect your trash and recycling dumpsters to be emptied on the first collection day, while yard waste is emptied on the second collection day.
Here's a quick rundown of the holiday schedule:
Remember to adjust your routine accordingly to ensure a smooth refuse pickup experience.
Yard Care Collection
Yard Care Collection is a convenient service that's included in residential trash service for customers who pay with their water bill. Spring yard waste pickup is a part of this service.
You can expect to have your leaves collected in the fall, making it easy to keep your yard clean. This service is only available to customers who pay for trash service with their water bill.
Christmas tree pickup is also included in this service, so you can dispose of your tree after the holiday season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can a garbage truck pick up?
A garbage truck's carrying capacity ranges from 15 tons to 40 cubic yards of refuse, equivalent to 8 standard dumpsters. The exact amount depends on the type of vehicle.
Sources
- https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/street/refuse/schedule/index.cfm
- https://www.stpete.org/residents/utilities/residential_trash___recycling/collection_schedule.php
- https://cityofmidlandmi.gov/198/Weekly-Refuse-Collection
- https://www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/trash-collection/solid-waste-holiday-schedule
- https://ewsu.com/trash-recycling/residential-trash-recycling
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