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TRASH and RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE

Trash and recycling collection is divided geographically. If you live east of I-95, follow Route A. If you live west of I-95, follow Route B.

Download a copy of the 2010 Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule (PDF)

highlights indicate recycling pick-up days.
highlights indicate trash pick-up days.
highlights indicate City-observed holidays.

HOW TO PREPARE AND PLACE YOUR TRASH & RECYCLING

Regular Collection
Preparing Your Trash

1. Rinse and drain bottles, cans and containers and wrap any glass in heavy paper..
2. Place with other household trash in plastic trash bags.
3. Bundle old papers, flattened boxes, etc. into tight packages and tie.
4. Close and tie all trash bags and place along with bundles into heavy plastic or metal trash cans. Secure with watertight lids.

Placing Your Trash

1. If a road runs behind your building, place the cans at the rear of your building, near the edge of the roadway. The road must be open at two ends (no dead end), at least 11'
   wide and with 12' overhead clearance.
2. Otherwise, place cans at the curb on the sidewalk abutting your building.
3. Cans must be placed before 4:00 AM on the day of collection (not before 6:00 PM on the day prior to collection).
4. Cans must be removed no later than 6:00 PM on the day trash is collected.

Limitations for Regular Collection

1. Each can and its contents must weigh less than 50 pounds.
2. Brush, tree trimmings, vines, etc. are limited to 4-foot lengths and must be tied in tight bundles.
3. Bad Weather - From November 15 - March 15, Sanitation Workers do not pick up in inclement weather. If service is canceled, and you were due for a pick-up, it will be made the following day if weather permits. If you have questions, call (302) 576-3879.

Recycling Collection
Preparing Your Recyclables

Very little preparation is required to recycle.

1. Place all recyclable materials into the RecycleBank cart, co-mingled together.
2. No need to separate types of recyclables, bundle paper etc.
3. Any used food containers should be cleaned before placing them in the bin.

What Can Be Recycled?

For further questions on what can or can't be recycled, or any questions about the RecycleBank program visit www.recyclebank.com or call 1-888-727-2978.

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