Neighborhood Cleanup

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Program Guidelines

  • Ensure that all materials are placed out for collection no more than 2 days prior to the designated collection date. 
  • Ensure that all materials are placed out for collection no later than 6 a.m. on the designated collection date. 
  • Loose materials should be contained in disposable receptacles such as cardboard boxes or large plastic bags, especially for loose leaves. 
  • Only dispose of materials that are deemed acceptable for collection, as outlined in the list of Acceptable Materials provided below. 
  • Property owners and/or residents should be aware that penalty fees may be imposed for violations, including oversized piles, improper disposal of materials, or placing items at the curb outside of the designated timeframe. 
  • Each pick-up allows for a pile size of up to 10 cubic yards (equivalent to 10' x 7' x 4'), ensuring that materials are within the specified limits for collection.

Acceptable Materials

  • Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and air conditioners should be placed away from the pile for separate collection.

  • Barbecues should be placed separately and not mixed with other items for collection.

  • Branches should not exceed 6 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter to ensure proper collection.

  • Carpeting should be placed separately and not mixed with other items for collection.

  • Computers, monitors, electronics, and televisions should be placed away from piles for separate e-waste collection.

  • Furniture items like chairs, sofas, and dining tables should be placed separately for collection.

  • Mattresses should be placed separately and not mixed with other items for collection.

  • PVC or plastic pipes are accepted for collection, but steel pipes should not be included.

  • Tires are limited to a maximum of 4 and should be placed away from the pile for separate collection.

  • Toys should be placed separately and not mixed with other items for collection. - 

  • Wood should not exceed 6 feet in length and 4 inches in width. Fencing should be disassembled before collection. Treated wood requires special handling and is not collected as part of the Neighborhood Clean-Up Program.

Unacceptable Materials

  • Camper shells, automobiles, and auto parts
  • Backyard spas-
  • Boats and boat parts 
  • Bullets, shells, and explosives 
  • Commercial waste or contractor waste 
  • Construction materials like concrete, dirt, rocks, bricks, sheetrock, and roofing material
  • Treated wood 
  • Foul materials of any kind
  • Household hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, oil, cleaning products, and batteries 
  • Household waste 
  • Liquid waste 
  • Medical waste 
  • Universal waste like fluorescent light bulbs or products containing mercury.

Helpful Tips

  • Place materials at the curb, ensuring they are not in the gutter and do not obstruct sidewalks or roadways. 
  • Keep materials at least 6 feet away from vehicles and garbage/recycling/organics carts. - Do not set piles of materials on private property or against fences or walls.
  • Avoid blocking sidewalks or streets with piles of materials.
  • Prepare all the materials you intend to discard in advance and have them ready to be moved to the curb.
  • Bundle tree branches together for easier handling.
  • Before disposal, remove appliance doors for safety reasons.