Rubbish containers should be put out on the easement, not in the street, and must be put out after 5 p.m. the night before collection or by 7 a.m. on rubbish day. Prepare all materials properly for speedy, efficient pick-up. You must bag or bundle all your trash. Do not put out anything that can blow around. Do not put loose trash in cans. All bags should be placed in cans with lids for pick up.

Rubbish/yard waste/recycling containers must be removed from the curb by midnight at the end of your rubbish day and stored in your garage or behind the house. Containers may not be stored on porches, side yards, or in view from the street.

REMEMBER all rubbish must be stored in rat proof cans with lids. Rubbish should be tied up in bags and then put in the rat proof cans for storing. DO NOT STORE TRASH BAGS ON GROUND.

Failure to comply with these rubbish instructions may result in a court ticket. Thank you for your cooperation. For more information call 943.2085.

ACCEPTABLE RUBBISH CONTAINERS

• Sturdy plastic bags (20-32 gallon)
  
• Metal cans WITH TIGHT RAT PROOF LIDS (20-32 gallon)
  
• Plastic cans WITH TIGHT RAT PROOF LIDS (20-32 gallon). Must be good quality pliable plastic to resist breakage.

ABOVE CONTAINERS SHOULD NOT WEIGH MORE THAN 35 POUNDS when set out. If worker cannot lift the container it will be left at the curb.

REGULAR RUBBISH PICKUP: Bag or bundle all trash, no loose items.

• Trash Bags (tied) 35 lbs each.
  
• Trash Cans (32 gallon, 35 lbs each, and bags inside must be tied).
  
• Construction Material (must be bagged or bundled and 35 lbs or less) - Limit 5 a week or 20 a year.
  
• Household Furniture (except move outs). Large move outs will require a special pickup with charge.
  
• Household Appliances (doors off refrigerators and freezers).
  
• Carpet/Padding (tied in 4 foot rolls and no more than 35 lbs each) - Limit 6 rooms a year.
  
• Garage Doors (8x8ft).
  
• Windows (up to 4x6ft) - Limit 5 a week or 20 a year.
  
• Animal Droppings - must be placed in doubled plastic bags and set out with trash.
  
• Latex paint, if completely dried out, may be placed at the curb for collection on your regular trash day. Remember to remove the lid and put the lid in your trash container. To dry out latex paint, open the can in a well ventilated area until it solidifies. Kitty litter can be used to absorb the latex paint. When the paint is completely hardened, remove the lid and put it in your trash container. Place the open paint can at the curb for collection.
  

EXCEPTIONS: Special pickup charges ($50 and up) will be applied to the following: (Any debris for pickup MUST be placed at the curb.)

• Large Move Outs.
  
• Excessive Construction Material
  Private contractors are responsible for hauling away their own debris. (Roll Off Dumpster may be required). For a special pickup call 943.2085.
  
• Heavy Automotive Parts
  
• Tires are not accepted at the curb for disposal. Tires can be disposed of at certain hazardous wastes collection sites. Call us at 313.943.2085 for more information.
  
• Improperly Bundled Trash, Yard Waste, and Construction Material
  
• Dirt/Sod/Sand
  
• Bathtubs/Sinks/Laundry Tubs/Toilets
  
• Firewood/Logs/Stumps