Curbside Garbage

Containers Out by 7 am

Collection times may vary as routing schedules change, and so it is very important to have all containers at the street by 7 am. We appreciate your cooperation.

Please remove all containers from the street as soon as possible after collection.

Container Options

WM offers a variety of convenient garbage carts for customer use.

Easy maneuverability - Carts have wheels, making them easy to handle and provide an excellent balance between stability and maneuverability.
Sized to fit your needs - Carts are available in 20, 35, 64 and 96-gallon sizes. A larger cart can hold more material than customer owned cans.
Stress free upkeep - Carts are provided and maintained by Waste Management

Click here for details and rates

Container Placement at the Street

Place carts:

Three (3) feet apart

At least three (3) feet from cars, trees, mailboxes, fences

Cart wheels as close to the curb as possible

Cart lids opening toward street
Photo - Waste Management Truck

When possible, trucks with robotic arms will lift, empty and replace the carts without the drivers leaving the trucks, reducing safety hazards and traffic congestion.

Weight Limit 65 Pounds (Overweight containers will not be emptied)

Cans, bins, bundles and carts up to 32-gallon size are lifted and emptied by hand. For your safety and the safety of your collectors, please limit each 32-gallon unit to no more than 65 pounds.
Larger carts are lifted mechanically, and are limited to 180 pounds.

Extra Garbage

Extra garbage may can be set out for an additional charge. The charge applies per bag or 32-gallon can that does not fit in your garbage container with the lid closed. There is a weight limit of 65 pounds per extra.

If you often have extra garbage, you may want to increase your garbage container size to avoid overflow and extra garbage charges.

Temporary Garbage Services

Large containers are available for temporary projects such as remodeling and construction. Contact WM Customer Service or 800-592-9995 (M-F 7 am - 7 pm, SAT 9 am - 1 pm).

Reduce Your Garbage Costs!

Garbage rates vary according to cart size. Recycling and yard waste collection can help reduce your garbage enough that you may be able to order a smaller size and lower your garbage bills.

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