We’ve been told that the city is beginning to enforce an ordinance that requires all refuse to be in city-provided containers. So, if you have been putting out garbage for collection in other containers, you may find that it is not picked up.

Municipal Code Chapter 31 Waste Management Sec. 31- 30, “Receptacles generally,” states:

1. All refuse to be collected by the City shall be limited to containers approved by the Director of Public Works or to bulk or brush items.
2. Refuse receptacles must be City – Provided ninety (90) or (95) gallon mobile containers which weigh no more than one hundred eighty (180) pounds when filled and placed for collection. Bagged refuse and boxes will be collected as part of the weekly collection.