Bulk Trash RulesLas Vegas Valley, NV
Can you put a mattress out for bulk trash pickup in Las Vegas?
Yes, you can put a mattress out for bulk trash pickup in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Clark County on your assigned bi-weekly bulk collection day. However, Republic Services regulations require that all mattresses and box springs must be completely wrapped and sealed in plastic mattress bags before being placed at the curb. This rule protects sanitation workers from bedbugs, dust mites, and biohazards. Unwrapped mattresses will be tagged with a non-collection sticker and left at the curb, which can trigger neighborhood HOA fines or municipal code citations. Plastic mattress bags can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowe's, or hardware stores.
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Collection SchedulesPhoenix Metro, AZ
What time does trash pickup start in Phoenix during the summer?
Curbside trash and recycling pickup in Phoenix starts at 5:30 AM during summer heat collection hours, which run annually from June 1 through September 30. To ensure your carts are emptied, the City of Phoenix Public Works Department requires residents to place both black trash containers and blue recycling carts at the curb no later than 5:30 AM on collection day, or after 5:00 PM the evening before. During the rest of the year from October 1 to May 31, collection routes begin at 6:00 AM. In extreme heat conditions exceeding 110 degrees, haulers may arrive even earlier on residential streets to complete routes safely before peak afternoon temperatures.
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Curbside SurchargesAustin Metro, TX
How many bags of extra trash can you put out in Austin without a sticker?
Zero extra bags are collected for free in Austin. Austin Resource Recovery strictly requires all regular household waste to fit entirely inside your designated brown or blue Pay-As-You-Throw cart with the lid closed flat. Any extra garbage bags placed next to your cart require an official extra trash sticker affixed to each bag. Extra trash stickers cost 5 dollars each and can be bought at local H-E-B, Randalls, and Fiesta grocery stores. If you set out extra bags without stickers, crews will still collect them, but Austin Resource Recovery automatically charges a 10 dollar and 90 cent fee per untagged bag directly to your monthly Austin Energy utility bill.
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Missed PickupsDenver Metro, CO
What happens if you miss trash day in Denver?
If you miss trash day in Denver, collection trucks cannot turn around for individual missed set-outs, and your waste will not be collected until your next scheduled weekly pickup day. Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) crews operate on fixed daily routing. If your cart is overflowing, you can legally take excess household trash to the Cherry Creek Transfer Station or the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site (DADS) landfill for a standard drop-off fee. For residents with missed purple recycling carts or green compost carts, you must hold those materials until your next two-week rotation cycle, or use community drop-off sites such as the Cherry Creek Recycling Center.
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Bulk SchedulingColumbus Metro, OH
How do you schedule Columbus 311 bulk trash pickup?
In the City of Columbus, bulk trash is not collected automatically and must be scheduled in advance through Columbus 311. You can schedule a free collection online at 311.columbus.gov or by calling 614-645-3111 at least two full business days before your neighborhood's assigned bulk collection day. Each household is permitted up to five bulk items per reservation. Accepted items include furniture, appliances, and bundled yard waste. Mattresses and box springs must be completely encased in sealed plastic wrap or city crews will refuse pickup. Placed items must be curbside or in your alley collection zone by 6:00 AM on your confirmed appointment morning.
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Bulk ClassificationsHouston Metro, TX
What is the difference between Tree Waste and Junk Waste in Houston?
The City of Houston Solid Waste Management Department alternates monthly heavy trash pickups between Tree Waste and Junk Waste. Odd-numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, November) are strictly Tree Waste months, where crews only collect clean vegetative material like tree branches, logs, and tree limbs up to 5 feet long and 8 inches in diameter. Even-numbered months (February, April, June, August, October, December) are Junk Waste months, where appliances, furniture, mattresses, and building materials are accepted alongside wood waste. Placing furniture or junk out during a Tree Waste month results in non-collection tags and municipal solid waste citations of up to 2,000 dollars.
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HOA CC&R ComplianceLas Vegas Valley, NV
Can an HOA fine you for leaving trash cans out in Nevada?
Yes, Nevada Homeowners Associations can fine residents for leaving trash containers visible from the street outside designated hours, in accordance with community CC&R covenants and Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 116. Under NRS 116.3102 and common Clark County HOA guidelines, containers may typically only be placed at the curb starting at 5:00 PM the evening before pickup and must be returned behind an approved privacy gate or inside a garage by midnight on collection day. For initial violations, HOAs must provide formal written notice and opportunity for a hearing. Failure to cure can result in progressive fines starting at 25 to 100 dollars per violation, up to statutory limits.
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California SB 1383 RulesSan Diego, CA
What items go in the green organics bin in San Diego?
Under California SB 1383 recycling mandates, the City of San Diego green organics cart accepts all food scraps, food-soiled paper products, and yard waste. Acceptable food items include meat, bones, seafood, dairy, fruit and vegetable trimmings, bread, eggshells, coffee grounds, and plate scrapings. Acceptable paper items include unlined paper napkins, paper towels, greasy pizza boxes, and paper coffee filters. Acceptable yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, flowers, and tree branches under 4 inches in diameter. Items that are strictly prohibited in the green cart include plastic bags (even those labeled compostable or biodegradable), pet waste, plastic packaging, glass, and metals.
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Volume LimitsDallas-Fort Worth, TX
How many cubic yards of bulk trash can you put out in Dallas?
Residents in the City of Dallas are permitted to set out a maximum of 10 cubic yards of brush and bulky trash per month during their assigned collection week. A 10-cubic-yard pile roughly equals the size of eight standard washing machines or an area 8 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 6 feet high. Under Dallas city code, collection piles can be set out starting at 7:00 AM on the Thursday prior to your collection week and must be placed no later than 7:00 AM on Monday of that week. Piles exceeding 10 cubic yards or containing unauthorized construction demolition debris are subject to oversized collection surcharges starting at 60 dollars.
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Holiday DelaysPhiladelphia, PA
Do trash and recycling collection days slide one day on holidays in Philadelphia?
Yes, trash and recycling collection schedules in Philadelphia slide forward by one day following all official city holidays. The City of Philadelphia Sanitation Division observes eleven official municipal holidays throughout the calendar year, including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. When an official holiday falls on a weekday, curbside pickup for that holiday and all remaining days of that service week are delayed by exactly 24 hours. For example, if a holiday occurs on Monday, Monday routes are collected on Tuesday, and Friday routes are completed on Saturday.
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Containerization MandatesNew York City, NY
What are the new NYC trash can rules for residential buildings?
Under New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) containerization rules enacted across all five boroughs, all residential buildings with 1 to 9 units are required to place all trash out in secure, rigid plastic containers with tight-fitting, latching lids. Leaving loose plastic garbage bags directly on sidewalks is strictly prohibited. Bins can hold a maximum of 55 gallons. Starting in summer 2026, single-family and multi-family homes up to 9 units must use the official NYC Bin purchased through the city's vendor. Bins can be placed at the curb after 6:00 PM if containerized, or after 8:00 PM for bundle recyclables. Violations carry progressive fines starting at 50 dollars.
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Contamination EnforcementLos Angeles, CA
What is the penalty for putting regular trash in the blue recycling bin in Los Angeles?
In the City of Los Angeles, placing regular garbage, food scraps, or prohibited materials into your blue recycling cart violates California SB 1383 and city waste ordinances enforced by LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN). Drivers and route inspectors conduct regular cart audits using onboard cameras and manual lids inspections. On the first detected contamination offense, LASAN issues a written educational warning tag and may refuse to empty the bin until contaminated items are removed. Subsequent repeat offenses result in progressive contamination penalty fees starting at 50 dollars added directly to the property water and power utility bill, and continued non-compliance can lead to cart confiscation.
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Bulk Trash RulesGlendale / Phoenix Metro, AZ
What can you put out for bulk trash in Glendale, Arizona?
Glendale solid waste crews collect furniture, mattresses, yard trimmings, cut branches, and common household items during your monthly bulk collection week. Tree branches must be cut to lengths of 4 feet or shorter. Piles cannot exceed 10 cubic yards, which is roughly 10 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 5 feet high. The city prohibits car parts, tires, concrete, dirt, wet paint, and hazardous liquids. Appliances containing freon like refrigerators and freezers are only picked up if they have an official tag showing a licensed technician removed the refrigerant. If an appliance lacks that tag, you can bring it directly to the Glendale Landfill at 11480 W Glendale Ave.
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Heavy Trash RulesHouston Metro, TX
Can you put mattresses out for heavy trash in Houston?
You can put mattresses out for heavy trash in Houston, but only during even-numbered Junk Waste months: February, April, June, August, October, and December. Odd-numbered months are reserved strictly for clean vegetative Tree Waste. If you put a mattress out during an odd month, collection crews will leave it at the curb with a red violation tag, and the city can issue fines up to 2,000 dollars. Unlike cities such as New York or Las Vegas, Houston does not require mattresses to be sealed in plastic bags, though bags keep them dry in rain. Mattresses count toward your overall 8-cubic-yard residential heavy trash limit.
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Large Item PickupDenver Metro, CO
How many items can you put out for Denver Large Item Pickup (LIP)?
Denver residents can set out up to 5 large household items per 8-week collection cycle. Accepted items include mattresses, box springs, couches, dressers, tables, and large appliances. Alternatively, you can put out up to 10 tied bundles of tree branches, provided each branch is under 4 inches in diameter and cut to 4 feet or shorter. Piles exceeding 5 items or 10 bundles are left behind. Electronics such as televisions and computer monitors are banned from curbside pickup by Colorado state law and must go to a certified e-waste recycler or the Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-Off.
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Hazardous Waste RulesLas Vegas Valley, NV
How do you dispose of paint and household chemicals in Clark County, Nevada?
Liquid paint and household chemicals cannot go into Republic Services curbside trash carts or bulk piles in Clark County. If you have latex paint with less than an inch left, you can dry it out by mixing in cat litter or sawdust, or by leaving the lid off in the sun until solid. Once the paint is completely dry and hard, the open can may be put in your regular household trash cart. For wet oil-based paints, thinners, pool chemicals, pesticides, and motor oil, residents must use the free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off facility at Republic Services Gowan Transfer Station (5601 Gowan Rd) or Henderson Transfer Station (560 W Warm Springs Rd).
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Reglas de Basura PesadaLas Vegas Valley, NV
¿Cuándo es el día de basura pesada y recolección de bultos en Las Vegas?
En Las Vegas, North Las Vegas y el Condado de Clark, la recolección de basura pesada y objetos voluminosos se realiza cada dos semanas en el mismo día que le corresponde el reciclaje (Semana A o Semana B). Republic Services permite colocar muebles, electrodomésticos sin freón y ramas podadas amarradas en bultos de hasta 4 pies. Todos los colchones deben estar sellados completamente en bolsas de plástico protectoras antes de colocarse en la banqueta. Los contenedores y bultos deben sacarse después de las 5:00 PM de la tarde anterior y guardarse antes de las 8:00 PM del día de servicio para evitar multas de HOA.
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Solución de EmergenciaLas Vegas Valley, NV
¿Qué hacer si se me olvidó sacar la basura a tiempo?
Si se le pasó el camión de la basura, tiene tres opciones inmediatas. Primero, si el camión aún está en su vecindario o la ruta acaba de iniciar, puede llamar a atención al cliente de su concesionaria (por ejemplo, Republic Services al (702) 735-5151) para solicitar una recolección de cortesía o verificar si el camión de reciclaje o basura pesada pasará más tarde. Segundo, los residentes del Condado de Clark pueden llevar hasta 12 bolsas de basura doméstica sin costo a las estaciones de transferencia locales mostrando su identificación y una factura de servicio reciente. Tercero, para evitar malos olores y multas de HOA ($50 a $100), guarde los botes dentro de la cochera o detrás de la reja lateral y configure recordatorios automáticos por mensaje de texto a las 8:00 PM la noche anterior.
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Horarios de VeranoPhoenix Metro, AZ
¿A qué hora pasa el camión de la basura en Phoenix durante el verano?
Durante los meses de verano (del 1 de junio al 30 de septiembre), las cuadrillas de recolección de basura y reciclaje del Departamento de Obras Públicas de Phoenix comienzan sus rutas a las 5:30 AM para proteger a los trabajadores de las altas temperaturas extremas. Todos los residentes deben colocar sus botes negros de basura y botes azules de reciclaje en la banqueta a más tardar a las 5:30 AM del día de recolección, o después de las 5:00 PM de la tarde anterior. Durante el resto del año (de octubre a mayo), el horario habitual de inicio es a las 6:00 AM.
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