Tips for Successful Waste Collection

Tips for Successful Waste Collection

Here are some tips to ensure successful waste collection in the New Year! Learn more at pellitteri.com/tips. 

Set carts out the night before or by 6 a.m. on your collection day (some communities have later times, but we always recommend 6 a.m. to be safe). Pickup times vary from week to week due to factors such as weather, route changes, and substitute drivers. Find your collection calendar on your community page at pellitteri.com under residential trash pickup or recycling.

Be sure carts are not overloaded and lids are closed. This helps reduce windblown litter and prevents materials from falling out when carts are emptied using the truck’s automated arms. Closing lids also helps prevent rain and snow water from contaminating paper recyclables.

Place carts 4 feet from each other and cars, mailboxes and trees. Do not place carts in the street. The best placement is on opposite sides of the driveway or on the grass within two feet of the street. In the winter, shovel out an area for the carts and do not place them in the street or on snowbanks.

View the list of acceptable recycling items. You can also download our mobile app at pellitteri.com/recycleright to verify whether items are recyclable, to sign up for collection reminders and service alerts, and to view your collection calendar.