CITY OF FALL RIVER NEW TRASH & RECYCLING PILOT PROGRAMFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GREEN TRASH CART
QUESTION & ANSWERS
Q: How will the pilot program work?
A:The City will deliver wheeled carts to every household in the4000 household pilot area. The green cart will be for trash and the blue one for recycling. Each container will be assigned to an address and will have an imprinted serial number for identification purposes.
By 7:00 a.m. on your collection day, place trash in the green trash cart and recyclables in the blue recycling cart. No material left outside the cart will be collected.
All trash and recyclables must fit in their respective containers so that the lid closes. No material may be sticking out of the container.
Bulky items and metal appliances will be collected separately, as notedbelow under Bulky Item Collection.
Q: What if I can’t fit all my trash in the cart provided?
A: Are you recycling everything possible? Recycling all materials accepted in our single-stream recycling program will give you more room in your trash cart. Experience has shown that the large carts provided through this pilot program will meet the needs of most households. If more space is needed on an ongoing basis, please call Public Works at 508 324 2762 or Recycling Manager at 508 324 2580 about getting an additional cart.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTINUED
Q:Bulky Item Collection: I am cleaning out my garage (or moving) and have a lot of trash to get rid of right away. How can I dispose of it?
A: The automated trash collection program is not intended to provide this type of service. Take advantage of the bulky item collection offered by the City. If the items are good, consider donating to charity. Otherwise, check the yellow pages under Rubbish Removal to rent a dumpster or larger pick-up.
Q: What if the cart gets damaged?
A: The cart is the property of the City and will be maintained and replaced at no cost to the resident except for damage due to negligence or abuse. The City will also replace a stolen cart. Proper storage is the responsibility of the resident.
Q: What if I move?
A: The cart is the property of the Citythe serial number is associated with the house you are leaving.DO NOT TAKE THE CONTAINER WITH YOU WHEN YOU MOVE.
Q: I am elderly or disabled and can’t move my cart. What do I do?
A: We ask that you try to maneuver the cart. Use the handle provided, tilt cart on wheels and roll. Remember to pull the cart uphill and push the cart downhill. If there is still a problem, call Betsey Westell at 508 324 2580 and we will meet with you to resolve the problem.
Q: What do I do with my old barrel?
A: You have the option to use it for storage, garden use, or collection of yard waste.
Q: What is going to happen with my yard waste?
A: The yard waste program will not be changed. Note 2009 Yard Waste schedule is different than previous years. Please contact 508 324 2762 if you have questions.
BLUE RECYCLING CART