Curbside Clean Up This Week What You Can and Cannot Put Out
Curbside clean up week is the easiest time to clear out bulky household items, but it only works if everything goes out the right way. A few wrong items at the curb can slow pickup, create safety issues, or get left behind.
Use the guide below as a simple curbside clean up checklist, and always follow the flyer if it gives a more specific instruction.
Put items out the right way this week
The clean up is happening this week, so do not wait until the last minute to check what is allowed. If items are placed out late, placed in the wrong spot, or mixed with items that are not accepted, they may not be picked up.
A good setup makes a big difference:
Place items at the curb or designated collection area.
Keep piles neat and easy to see.
Do not block sidewalks, driveways, mailboxes, storm drains, or fire hydrants.
Keep accepted items separate from items that are not accepted.
Follow size, weight, and bundling rules from the flyer.
Put items out only during the allowed clean up window.
If your household has a large pile, sort it before moving it outside. That prevents the common problem of accidentally placing restricted items in the middle of an otherwise acceptable pile.
Make regular trash and clean up items easy to tell apart
If your normal trash pickup happens near the same time as clean up week, keep regular trash and clean up items distinct. This helps avoid confusion.
Bag regular trash as you normally would. Place bulky clean up items in the spot shown on the flyer or in the normal bulk pickup area. If the flyer says to keep items away from carts, follow that direction.
Do not pile clean up items on top of trash carts or recycling carts. Do not place loose debris where it can blow away. If small items belong in a bag or box, contain them before setting them out.
A simple final checklist before pickup
Before the collection window begins, walk the curb and check the pile one more time.
Make sure:
Accepted items are out on time.
Restricted items have been removed.
Nothing blocks the sidewalk, street, driveway, mailbox, or hydrant.
Loose items are bagged, boxed, bundled, or tied as needed.
Heavy or sharp materials are handled according to the flyer.
Appliances, electronics, tires, chemicals, and batteries are not out unless specifically allowed.
Curbside clean up works best when everyone follows the same basic rules. Put out only what is allowed, keep it neat, and use the flyer as the final guide. A few minutes of sorting now can prevent missed pickup and keep the neighborhood cleaner through the whole week.
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