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1. What is the fee for special bulk pick-up?

The city provides one day a month (during the first full week of the month on your regularly scheduled collection day) where bulk collection is free up to a maximum of four items per household. Bulk item collections any other time or in excess of the four-item limit are subject to a fee of $10 per item per Ord. 935.02.

2. Can I arrange for a special collection and pay later?

Sorry, payment is required in advance before we can schedule your pick-up.

3. Once I schedule a special pick-up how soon will it be picked-up?

Special collections are usually picked-up within 24-48 hours on regularly scheduled collection days (Mon.-Fri.). There are no special collections on weekends.

4. Can I arrange to have more than four items collected during my regularly scheduled bulk collection day?

Yes, the fee is $10 per additional item, and the fee must be paid in advance.

5. I have a new 3 sectional sofa being delivered can I arrange in advance to have my old 3 sectional sofa picked up?

Yes, the fee would be $30 ($10 per section) and you can schedule the pick-up in advance. We recommend that you schedule to have the furniture picked-up the following day. Please remember fabric furniture and mattresses need to be bagged or wrapped in plastic.

6. I have some bags of drywall and some scrap wood from a home improvement project, can I put these items out or arrange for a special collection?

Sorry, the city does not collect construction & demolition and/or building materials. We recommend that you contact a private hauling service. A list of some private hauling services is provided at the following link: Refuse Private Hauling Companies (PDF)

7. I cut down a bunch of large bushes in my yard and placed them on the tree lawn without cutting and bundling them into 2 foot high by 4 foot long bundles. Can I call for a special loose brush pick-up?

Yes, the charge would be based on the volume of material to be collected based on 3 cubic yard increments. The minimum charge is $30 and increases $30 for each additional 3 cubic yards.

8. I have a tenant that moved out of my rental, and I wish to clean the house out. There is a large amount of trash/bulk items that will fill the entire tree lawn. Can I call for a special collection?

Sorry, the city does not service move-outs or evictions. Property owners are responsible for disposing of these items at their own expense. We recommend that you contact a private hauling service. A list of some private hauling services is provided at the following link: Refuse Private Hauling Companies (PDF)

9. I was cleaning out my basement and have more garbage than normal including some bulk items. Can I arrange for a special pick-up?

Yes, please provide a photo of the amount garbage and bulk so that we can properly assess the special collection fee.

10. I took down a wooden fence around my property, can I arrange for a special bulk collection?

Sorry, the city does not collect construction & demolition and/or building materials. We recommend that you contact a private hauling service. A list of some private hauling services is provided at the following link: Refuse Private Hauling Companies (PDF)

11. Do I have to wrap all my bulk items in plastic?

No, ONLY fabric furniture (e.g. sofas, recliners, chaises) and mattresses should be bagged or wrapped in plastic.

12. Where can I find mattress bags and furniture wrap?

Most hardware stores and home improvement stores should sell these items in the moving supplies area.

13. I purchased a green “bagster” from the home improvement store. Can I pay the city to pick it up, and should I set it on the tree lawn?

Sorry, the city will not collect these. You must arrange for collection from the company that services the bags. Additionally, you cannot place these bags on the tree lawn, they must be placed on your property. Placing dumpster bags on tree lawn will be considered as illegal dumping and will be subject to fines.