Public Works Operations Branch
Sanitation Division

Residential Collection

General Information

Collection Rates

Regular 65 Gallon: $8.10
Regular 96 Gallon/
    Regular 300 Gallon: $9.67
Qualified Senior: $6.74
Additional 96 Gallon: $5.49

Extra Pick-up:
    96 Gallon: $5.50

Yard waste

Yard waste (grass clippings, leaves) should not be placed in the container.
Please bag items and place next to container on regular pickup day.

Tree branches

Tree branches should be cut into 4' lengths and bundled or put in a box and placed next to their regular container.

Refrigerator/air conditioner disposal

Refrigerators and air conditioners must have refrigerant (freon) removed by a certified technician.
The unit must be tagged by the technician, and then the resident may call for a special pickup of the item by a Sanitation Foreman.

You may also take your refrigerator or air conditioner to the City Recycling Center. They will charge for the refrigerant (freon) removal and disposal of the item.

Large items

White goods such as washers, dryers, hot water tanks and other appliances may be disposed of by calling to make arrangements for pickup.

For more information

Call 771-1401 for information or additional pickups.

Alley Access

Container Placement

Containers are placed on one side of the alley and are for use by 2 to 3 families per container.
However, any container in alley may be used by the residents of that alley.

Container Repair

To report a damaged container or lid, please contact the Sanitation Division office at 771-1401.

Items that should not be placed in container

Do not place bulky items, yard waste or liquids such as paint and other solvents in the containers.

Paints may be dried out by mixing with sand or kitty litter, let dry, bag and place into regular container.

Most solvents may be diluted and flushed down the sanitary sewer.

No Alley Access

Container Placement

Push the barrel out to the edge of the curb away from obstructions such as parked vehicles, fences or mailboxes. The opening of the barrel should face the street with the handle of the barrel facing toward your property.

Extra Items

Bulky items and sacks of leaves or grass, should be placed on the curb near your barrel on collection day. A "brush truck" will normally pick up your extra items on collection day.

THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION REQUESTS THAT HOT ASHES NOT BE PUT DIRECTLY IN THE CONTAINERS. PLEASE WET ASHES DOWN AND PUT IN A SEPARATE METAL CONTAINER THAT CAN BE THROWN AWAY.

What Time Should My Rollout Container Be Out?

Containers may be placed for collection after 6:00 p.m. on the previous day, but not later than 7:00 a.m. on collection day.

Residential Service Questions

For questions concerning residential garbage collection, please call 771-1401.