Sanitation and Recycling

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 2023 RECYCLING CALENDAR CORRECTION

The 2023 calendar mailed to homes in December listed an incorrect rotation of paper and commingled. A replacement calendar has been mailed to all homes and can be viewed online. 

For a customized schedule for your personal address, use the Recycle Right tool below.

Overview

The Bureau of Sanitation is responsible for the collection of garbage, bulk trash and other refuse from:

  • private residences
  • commercial establishments on a restricted basis
  • City litter cans and baskets located in business areas
  • apartment buildings

Over 36,000 tons of garbage are collected each year and over 20,000 tons of material is recycled each year.


Staff and equipment from this Bureau are also used to plow streets during snowfall.

  1. How can I dispose of old appliances?
  2. How can I dispose of a heavy metal item like a barbeque grill or swing set?
  3. What do I do with computers, monitors, and TVs?
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