Collection Notices/Cancellations
The Solid Waste Department will post important Curbside Collection NOTICES in this section.
Curbside Collection Updates
There are no updates to report.
Disposal of Hazardous Waste
Batteries, chemicals, and other hazardous waste must not be placed in the garbage, green cart or blue bags. These items are hazardous and pose a serious risk during collection, processing, or storage of waste materials at our facilities.
Examples of hazardous materials that must not be placed in the garbage, green cart or blue bags:
- Batteries (including lithium-ion, alkaline, and button cell)
- Flammable liquids (like gasoline or solvents)
- Paint and paint thinners
- Cleaning products and pesticides
- Mercury-containing items (such as thermometers or light bulbs)
A load of blue bags emptied onto street following a blue bag collection vehicle fire that started in the hopper.

A container of chlorine tablets, mixed in with garbage, that ignited while stored at the Mixed Waste Transfer Station
Important Green Cart Reminder
Please make sure your green cart is secure when placed curbside.