Why do my collection times vary?

Collection times may change due to the weather (routes take longer to run when it’s raining), the availability of equipment and personnel (a truck may have broken down or someone might have called in sick), or excessive volumes.

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1. What are my collection days?
2. I need a trash can and/or recycling can. The one I have is damaged or I don’t have one at all. How can I get a new one?
3. How can I dispose of a large item (furniture, mattresses, box springs, grills, carpeting, etc.)?
4. How can I dispose of an electrical appliance (TVs, computers, dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, etc.)?
5. Does the City collect hazardous waste (paint, batteries, cooking oil, motor oil, antifreeze, household cleaning products, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, etc.)?
6. How can I dispose of tires?
7. How can I dispose of a gas tank?
8. Does the City pick up mirrors?
9. Why didn’t my trash, recycling, or yard waste get picked up? My neighbor’s was.
10. Why do my collection times vary?
11. My plastic item has the recycling symbol on it. Does that mean it’s recyclable?
12. How can I dispose of my Christmas tree?
13. Can I burn my garbage?