Litter and Trash Items of Interest

Feb 7th, 2003

City ordinance prohibits:

*Placing trash at curbside more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled day of collection
*Placing trash on medians or on vacant lots
*Blowing or sweeping grass or leaves into gutters or storm drains

Residential trash is defined as limbs, old furniture, appliances, and junk. Yard trimmings, leaves, straw and grass clippings should be composted, used as mulch, or bagged for collection.

Each residence is limited to approximately 2 cubic yards or 3 feet x 6 feet which is the equivalent of 15 bags every other week. Larger quantities can be taken by the resident to the trash fill or collected by the Public Works Department for a charge.