Can I put out a mattress?
One large item (such as a couch/washing machine/mattress) is allowed per week at no additional cost.
How can I recycle paper and cardboard?
If you’re paying for curbside recycling, you can put paper and cardboard 2×2 or smaller into your recycling bin. If you have larger cardboard that
Why didn’t they take my freezer?
Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers all contain Freon, and are not acceptable for regular garbage pickup because we are not allowed to bring them into the landfill.
Do you pick up yard waste?
Seasonal yard waste pickup availability varies by area. To check the start and end date of this service, please submit a Support Request by clicking the “Request A Quote” button below for further assistance.
What do I do with old ink cartridges?
They are a health hazard when crushed in the garbage, but you should be able to recycle them at Office Depot.
Do you accept light bulbs?
You can put regular incandescent lightbulbs in the garbage. However, we cannot accept fluorescent bulbs. Home Depot accepts the small fluorescent bulbs as far as we know, but not the large ones. For large fluorescent bulbs, check out our recycling reference guide.
Can I put paint cans out with the garbage?
We can accept water-based (latex) paint once it has hardened. To speed up the drying process, you can mix some kitty litter into leftover paint. Once it has hardened up, just leave the lids off and put them out with your regular garbage.
Do you accept windows?
We can accept windows, but we cannot be responsible for broken glass on road or driveway. We will do our best to be careful, but you may have some glass debris to clean up.
Do you accept remodeling and/or construction?
Remodeling and construction items (carpet, drywall, fixtures, etc) typically have an extra cost- please call the office to schedule pickup. We will not know the extra cost until we get there to analyze what is to be taken. If we do not have approval to charge for an extra pickup, we will leave the material, as we do not want to surprise you with any extra charges.
Do you take tires?
Tires cannot be picked up, as we are not allowed to bring them into the landfill. As far as we know, Deerfield Disposal accepts them for a small fee. You could also check in with the tire shops, as some accept them for a small fee as well.
What can I do with my old medication?
Check out www.greatlakescleanwater.org.
How do I get rid of hazardous waste?
Hazardous Waste cannot be thrown in the regular garbage. Hazardous waste products are cleaners, pesticides, batteries, fuels, solvents, motor oil, antifreeze and car batteries, oil-based paints, stains, etc. Refer to our Recycling Reference Guide
