The guidelines for solid waste and yard waste collection are based on Federal,
State and Local laws and regulations. The guidelines for recycling are based
primarily on the requirements of Processors and End-Users of these materials.
Please print these guidelines for future reference.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
We observe six (6) holidays per year. (New Year's Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
Monday Holiday: Mondays pickup will be Tuesday, therefore everyone else's
pick up will be backed up one day.
Tuesday Holiday: Mondays pick up will remain on Monday. Tuesdays pick up will
be Wednesday, therefore everyone else's pick up will be backed up one day.
Wednesday Holiday: Monday & Tuesdays pick ups will remain the same.
Wednesdays pick up will be on Thursday, therefore everyone else's pick up will
be backed up one day.
Thursday Holiday: Monday through Wednesdays pick up will remain the same.
Thursdays pick up will be Friday, therefore everyone else's pick up will be
backed up one day.
Friday Holiday: Monday through Thursdays pick up will remain the same and
Fridays pick up will be on Saturday.
CURBSIDE RECYCLING
Items collected at the present time include Newspapers, Other Paper (i.e. office/
computer paper, junk mail, magazines, etc.) Glass Containers, Food and
Beverage Cans, #1,#2,#3,#4,#5 & #7 plastics are accepted.
Each customer will receive a 20-gallon recycling bin for placement of recyclable
materials. Should you need a larger container we offer a 60 gallon recycling cart
with wheels and lid.
To assure that your Recyclables are collected, we ask that you place them with
your trash on either Tuesday or Thursday.
All paper products can be put in one container. (Remove any plastic newspaper
delivery sleeves and all plastic bags. Clean dry paper only. No contaminated
paper such as paper towels, tissues, food wraps and sanitary products.(Please
flatten cardboard and pressed fiber boxes.)
- All glass & plastic containers as well as aluminum, steel and tin cans can be
mixed in one container. (All lids should be removed. Containers should be rinsed
to eliminate odors. Labels can be left on. Plastic containers may be flattened to
conserve space.)
Please note: Remember to securely pack the bin and place out for collection
WHITE GOODS/ APPLIANCES
White Goods include but are not limited to items such as Washers & Dryers,
Ranges, etc. Please contact us to schedule a pickup day for these items. A csot
per items will be charged. You can find out this cost by asking the customer
service representative.
BULKY ITEM(S)
Bulky Items include but are not limited to such items such as carpeting, furniture
or mattresses. Bulky Items must be of a size and weight that can be handled by
one person. Lumber, boards, and other such materials are to be cut to be no
longer than 4-5 feet and 2 feet wide and weigh no more than 60 pounds.
Please call and set up collection. A charge will be assessed for the amount of
materials.
HOUSEHOLD SOLID WASTE/ TRASH
This service includes and is limited to 3 (30 gal.) cans or a 95 gallon Solid
Waste/ Trash Cart. To assure that your trash is collected, we ask that you have
it on the curb by 6 a.m. on your collection day.
Solid Waste / Trash with Yard Waste mixed in CAN NOT be collected.
Liquid Waste(s) CAN NOT BE COLLECTED IN A LIQUID STATE. These
materials must be solidified and dried (using an absorbent such as kitty litter)
before they can be collected. Flammable and Corrosive materials (gasoline,
motor oil, non-latex paint, etc.) CAN NOT BE COLLECTED! Other Specific Items
that CAN NOT be collected include: automobiles, batteries, motors, rocks, stone,
tires, or dirt.
YARD WASTE
The Yard Waste schedule runs once a week April through December. And once
a month January & February (Pick up being your regularly scheduled day the
second week of the month) and three times in the month of March. Winter yard
waste is unlimited for the people participating in it. The days for collection are
the second Wednesday of January and February and the 2nd, 3rd and 4th
Wednesday's of March. For those households that participate in the Yard
Waste Program, we can provide a 95 gallon bin at a charge.
Those using Yard Waste stickers are required to call the office at least one day
prior to the yard wast collection to assure pick up.
Includes: Grass Clippings, Leaves, Straw, Tree Branches/ Limbs, Christmas
Trees and other such vegetative waste associated with yard and garden care
maintenance. Limits do apply. Ask the office for restrictions should you have
and questions.
To assure that your Yard Waste is collected, we ask that you have it to the curb
by 6 a.m. on your collection day.
Decorative & Ceremonial Wastes (Floral Arrangements, etc.) may be disposed
of with your Household Solid Waste/ Trash.
Yard Waste mixed with Household Solid Waste/ Trash CAN NOT be
collected.
Please call e.t.c.'s Customer Service at (314) 524-5555 for rates and/or
scheduling for the services listed in these guidelines.
We are pleased to be of service to you and would like to say "Thank You for
your business!"
e.t.c. GUIDELINES e.t.c. 314-524-5555
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