About the program
Recycling is mandatory for all households, businesses, and institutions. The service is automatically provided to the City's commercial refuse customers. Recyclables should be available for collection by 6:30 a.m. on collection days.
What can be recylced?
The City collects the following recyclable materials:
newspapers and magazines;
glass and metal containers;
plastic containers with the plastic container code 1 or 2 stamped on the bottom;
corrugated cardboard;
"gable-top" cartons and drink boxes;
empty aerosol cans; and telephone books (collected from November 1 through April 1).
Please refer to Collection of Recyclable Materials for additional information on the preparation and collection of recyclables.
Holidays
Refuse collection dates will be altered in weeks with major holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Typically during these weeks, collection on and after the holiday is delayed one day. Information regarding service during holiday weeks may be obtained by calling 311 or by checking Street Beat for weekly updates.
Fees
Rental fees are assessed for use of City-issued recycling containers. A fee of $10.00 per cubic yard may be billed if the recyclables that are put out for collection are not properly prepared and are contaminated.
Inquiries or Concerns
Businesses, institutions, apartment complex managers, etc., may contact the Commercial Refuse Sales Office at (585) 428-6928 or e-mail the office.