Garbage and Bulk Waste Collection Guidelines
- The City does not provide garbage cans. (A residence can have up to 4 garbage cans.)
- Workers will not pick up cans.
- All garbage must be safely secured inside a garbage bag in order for it to be collected. Loose garbage inside a garbage can will not be collected.
- Garbage cans should be metal or plastic, watertight, no larger than 35 gallons and weigh no more than 75 lbs when full.
- Each bag shall not weigh more than 25 lbs and no sharp objects or jagged edges that can puncture the bag or injure sanitation worker.
- Needles and syringes and home medications may be disposed of if properly packaged in a protective container such as a milk jug, solid plastic jug or similar container that will not puncture or tear.
- Place all trash receptacles in a location that is convenient and readily accessible for collection. Sanitation workers shall not enter any residence or other building for the purpose of collecting garbage. Workers will not carry garbage through, around or in between obstacles such as vehicles, motorcycles or structures.
- The customer shall be responsible for keeping the area clean and free from litter. The customer is responsible for all scattered garbage or other waste scattered because of dogs or any animals and may be required to secure the area around the garbage cans to prevent such conditions. Failure to properly maintain the area shall be a nuisance in violation of section 8-4002 of this code.
- The City will provide bulk waste pick-up for a fee.
- Burke County provides convenience sites for large items; the county landfill is located on Huffman Bridge Road.
- Customers shall replace old worn-out trashcans that do not meet requirements.
