Refuse will be collected twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday. Containers, bags and bundles shall be placed at their collection points by 7:00 am. Refuse is defined as waste generated inside the house. Items must be either in light-weight metal or plastic containers or sturdy plastic trash bags. Containers and bags should not exceed 50 pounds. All permanent trash containers, after being emptied, will be returned to their point of origin in the same condition in which they were taken, normal wear and tear expected.
Heavy Trash Waste Collection
Bulky Waste Items Furniture and appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washer and dryers), but excluding hazardous waste, carpet, and construction debris resulting from remodeling or demolition operations, will be picked up every Saturday. By Federal Law, refrigerators and freezers or any other items containing Freon must be drained of Freon and have an accompanying bill to validate such service was performed.
Yard and Tree Waste
Trees, shrubs and brush trimmings must be bundled in lengths no greater than four feet, with no branch diameter exceeding three (3) inches. The bundling is required to allow quick pickup and size limitations are required to avoid damaging the equipment in the crushing.
RECYCLING OPTIONS
Newspapers, magazines, office & school papers, shopping catalogs, and mail
WOLFE ELEMENTARY 502 Addicks Howell Road
Look for 5 large containers on the north side of the building.
