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Village Brochure: Do’s and Don’ts of Garbage & Recycling

  • DO Set out containers at curb by 7 AM but no more than 24 hrs. before pickup day & remove 24 hrs. after pickup.

  • DO Limit to 3 containers per dwelling unit.

  • DO Use cans with a tight-fitting lid.

  • DO Set out up to three pieces of household furniture with regular garbage.

  • DO Cut carpets into 6x6 foot pieces, roll them and place them neatly at the curb.

  • DO Replace leaking or defective containers.

  • DON’T Use cans larger than 35 gallons

  • DON’T Exceed the 50 lb. limit per can

  • DON’T Place garbage in paper bags or Cardboard boxes.

  • DON’T Place electronics such as TV’s, computers, monitors and printers.

  • DON’T Place deceased domestic animals for collection.

  • DON’T Mix garbage with yard waste.

  • DON’T Include items that are not the product of the ordinary conduct of households such as yard waste, stones, items from demolition or remodeling, concrete

  • DON’T Include tires or automotive parts

DO’S & DON’TS for RECYCLING

  • DO Set out containers at curb by 7 AM but no more than 24 hrs. before pickup day & removed 24 hrs. after pickup.

  • DO Use recycling containers provided for designated recyclable materials only.

  • DO Recycle unbroken glass, plastic bottles jugs and containers, food cans and paper products (food, beverage, detergent, & shampoo containers).

  • DO Rinse glass, cans and plastic items.

  • DO Flatten cardboard and bundle no larger than 36” x 36” x 18”.

  • DO Include single layer cardboard that is gray or brown.

  • DON’T Include plastic bags, Styrofoam, unmarked plastic.

  • DON’T Include wax coated cardboard boxes.

  • DON’T Include windows, Pyrex, ceramics, light bulbs, mirrors, cookware, household dishes and glassware.

  • DON’T Include metal or plastic pipes.

  • DON’T Include spray cans, pesticide cans or paint cans.

  • DON’T Include auto fluids and containers.

  • DON’T Include medical waste and household hazardous waste.

  • DON’T Include batteries of any kind. DON’T Include vehicular tires.

    When in doubt … throw it out.