Garbage & Recycling Winter Cart Placement Tips

Winter has arrived and so has the snow! Ensure your garbage and recycling carts are picked up correctly by following these tips:

  • Give carts and bins 4 feet of space between each other (approximately an arm's length)
  • Place the wheels against the curb and arrows towards the street
  • Leave 4 feet of space on all sides of the cart
  • Keep carts away from obstructions such as parked cars, poles, and utility boxes
  • Don't place carts behind or on top of snowbanks
  • Ideally, place the carts on either side of your driveway


Let's keep our sidewalks, roadway, and bike lanes clear and make garbage and recycling pickup day a breeze!

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