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This leads some to minimize their recycling efforts. Their concern is that some end up in landfills. People are concerned that not all of the materials they put in their recycle bin are recycled. You should check with your hauler for a complete list of acceptable recyclable materials. Metal – aluminum, steel, tin, and bimetal cans and containers.Glass – clear, green and brown containers.Paper – newspaper, office/copy paper, glossy paper, color paper, cardboard, junk mail, phone books, cereal/cracker boxes.Municipal and state regulations require that residents, commercial establishments and non-residential establishments recycle all recyclable materials. Recycling - Remember that Recycling is MANDATORY, required by State Law. Some items require an appointment, such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers containing CFCs.

Larger items are collected on the second pickup day of the week, sometimes by a second crew.Įxamples of regular bulk items include furniture, cabinets, washers, and dryers. We do not accept HHW of any type, including insecticides, pesticides, gasoline, waste oil, non-latex paints, varnish, thinners, drain cleaner, pool chemicals, car parts or similar materials as part of your regular waste removal services. Hold all Household Hazardous Waste materials for Special HHW collections. We do not accept liquid waste of any type, tree stumps or tires. Recyclables should be placed in a recycle bin or can clearly labeled as “Recyclables.” The only recyclable items which can be placed in a bag are paper items such as newspapers.Ĭut large items such as carpet and branches into lengths of four feet or less and tie into manageable bundles.Ī maximum of 10 containers, bags, or bundles of trash will be collected on each collection day. Use strudy plastic or metal containers with handles and detachable lids. Household waste containers must be between 20 and 35 gallons, and may not exceed 50 pounds in weight. Place containers so they are not blocked by parked vehicles. Place trash and recyclables out after 6:00 p.m.

When should trash be placed at the curb?.

Recyclables will be picked up on your scheduled service day the following week.

If a scheduled holiday (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day) falls on your regular pickup, trash will be collected on your next regular service day. What if my pickup day falls on a holiday?.Which holidays have no trash collection? There are no pickup on the following holidays:.Yes, contact Waste Management directly at 1-80 with all questions or concerns. Should I call Waste Management directly about any questions or concerns about my trash, recycling, or bulk pickups?.You can contact Waste Management directly by telephone at 1-80

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If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free contact us at 1-80. We truly appreciate your patience, as we work to ensure the health and safety of our employees and all the residents of Falls Township. We are working to add additional staff to accommodate this increased volume to avoid service delays in the future.

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The amount of materials we are collecting has increased by 30%, which in turn, directly increases the length of time it takes for our drivers and helpers to service your community. Over the past few months, the stay at home order has directly affected the volumes of household waste, recycling and yard waste that families are placing at the curb each week. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact us all in our businesses, our communities and our personal lives.

View the interactive map on our data portal.Find your schedule by typing your address on the map. Please see below for the updated information: Also, if you are experiencing any trash/recycling related issues, please contact Waste Management at 1-80 and reference account number 45014766 for the area that needs to be serviced. Falls Township will be posting daily updates on our website and Facebook page from Waste Management on trash/recycling delays that may occur to keep residents informed.

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