Certain communities use an automated garbage and recycling collection system in which a mechanical arm picks up specially designed containers from each resident. With an automated, or volume-based system, residents pay for what they throw out just as they only pay for how much water or electricity they use. Using an automated collection system also encourages waste reduction and recycling while helping communities have a cleaner appearance.
Cart Placement Guidelines
Curb It! Recycle and Roll® is an automated collection program designed to make it easier for you to recycle. When participating in automated collection programs there are a few cart placement guidelines to follow. Your help is appreciated in making it easier for carts to be collected.
- Your cart should be within 18 inches of the curb with the short metal bar facing the street.
- To avoid damage to public and private property, place the cart at least three feet away from mailboxes, lamp posts and other permanent structures.
- Place your cart on as level of a surface as possible but away from low-hanging tree branches.
- Yard waste bags, garbage carts, Curb It! carts and other large items should be spaced three feet apart.
- Close lids prior to pick-up – lids must be closed on your Curb It! carts in order for the recyclables to be collected.
