Why wasn't my garbage picked up today?

-Did you put it out after 6:30 a.m. on the day of collection? If so, it will not be collected. - Is your garbage container an approved container? It must be no larger than 45 gallons and weigh no more than 60 pounds It must also have handles on it. Many stores are selling containers with wheels that are between 50-90 gallons. These cans will not be picked up. - Did your container have recycling material mixed in with the garbage? - Was your garbage put out on the correct day for your area? For more information, contact the

Department of Public Works.

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1. Does the Department of Public Works pick up grass clippings, tires, or batteries at curbside?
2. How do I dispose of paint cans?
3. If for some reason my garbage or recycling is not picked up, will Public Works come back and get it?
4. What should I do to have a refrigerator picked up?
5. Why wasn't my garbage picked up today?
6. Why weren't my paper products collected on paper pick up day?