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Receptacles (carts): The city owns and will provide customers with a standard collection receptacle that is compatible with automated collection equipment. Only receptacles provided by the city shall be used for automated collection. Collection Days: Your collection day will be determined by the Solid Waste Division and will be labeled on the back of your brochure when your receptacle is delivered. Collection will be performed one day per week for each address. Placement of Receptacles for Collection: In order to ensure pickup, refuse carts must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Carts shall be placed at the curb with the arrows on the lid of the cart pointing toward the street. If possible, place cart in the street, with the wheels about six inches from the curb. It is the customers responsibility to place the cart in the appropriate location for collection. Missed Collection: If the receptacle is not placed properly to allow for collection by the automated truck or if the cart is not placed prior to the truck’s arrival, the city shall be deemed to have provided service whether or not the receptacle is emptied. Request to return and empty a missed receptacle shall be considered a special collection with an added fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00). Obstacles Near Receptacle or Vehicle Parked in the Street: Receptacles should be at least two feet away from any vehicle or other obstacle (mailbox, tree, fence, driveway edge if blocked, etc.). In the event vehicles are parked in the street, place the receptacle at least two feet away from the vehicle or at the edge of the driveway. AUTOMATED COLLECTION Bagging Waste: Per city code (8.16.040), all waste materials (including grass) must be bagged prior to being placed inside the trash receptacle. All bags must be securely tied or sealed to avoid loose debris from escaping. Failure to bag your trash could result in additional fees associated with litter clean-up. Trash Outside of Receptacles: Trash placed outside of receptacles will not be collected during the normal weekly collection. Trash in excess of that which will fit in the receptacle must be taken to the landfill or placed into the cart for your next weekly collection. Bulky Items: Bulky items, including furniture, should not be placed into the automated receptacle. Boxes and crates should be dismantled, flattened, or otherwise compacted prior to placement in the receptacle. These items should be taken to the landfill for proper disposal. Receptacle Storage: Receptacles may be placed (stored) in your garage, backyard, or where you normally store your present refuse containers. If you have a storage concern, call the Solid Waste Division at 721-5279 and we will attempt to help you resolve the problem. Receptacles should not be left in the alleys. Removal of Carts: Receptacles must be removed from the curbside or alley by 6 p.m. or when the receptacle is emptied, whichever is later. If carts are left at the curb the day following collection, the City may move the cart to the customer’s property and charge a fee for this service. If the customer will be out of town, the customer may arrange this service at no fee as long as arrangements are made before the collection day. Cart Cleaning: Carts should be cleaned as necessary. If carts become dirty or odiferous, the carts should be washed out with soap and water. Spilled Carts: Should the collection driver inadvertently spill the cart or drop material from the cart while emptying it, the Solid Waste Division will clean up these spills at no cost to the customer. Receptacle Damage: The city is responsible for repair and replacement of receptacles damaged or worn as a result of normal use. The city may require customers to pay for repair or replacement of receptacles damaged or destroyed through customer negligence. The replacement cost for missing receptacles shall be billed to and paid by the person assigned to the container. Elderly and Disabled Customers: Elderly or disabled customers who are physically unable to place their cart at the curb should call the Solid Waste Division at 721-5279. Arrangements will be made to have the can brought to the curb and returned to its storage location at no cost. Proof of disability may be required. Curbside vs. Alley Collection: All addresses that currently experience curbside collection will continue with curbside collection. Although the alleys will continue to be utilized for trash collection in many areas of the city, the Solid Waste Division will ultimately determine your collection point dependant on alley conditions. Cart Safety: The total weight, including the cart and contents, should not exceed 350 pounds. For safety on windy days, please keep one hand on the lid of the cart to avoid injury from the lid opening inadvertently. Children must not be allowed to play in or around the carts. Standard Rates: Call 721-5279 for the current Solid Waste Fee Schedule. Further Information For further information, please contact the Solid Waste Division at 721-5279 or visit the City of Laramie Website at www.cityoflaramie.com. ---PAGE BREAK--- Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] Website: www.cityoflaramie.com Public Works Department Solid Waste Division P.O. Box C Laramie, WY 82073 AUTOMATED REFUSE COLLECTION INFORMATION HOT ASHES will melt the cart and you may be held liable for the cost of the cart replacement. BRICKS, CONCRETE, SOIL OR OTHER HEAVY OBJECTS THAT COULD DAMAGE THE CART may be picked up for an additional charge by contacting the Solid Waste Division or taken directly to the landfill. PAINT, OIL, BATTERIES, AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE. The City of Laramie Solid Waste Division currently operates the Household Hazardous Waste Building for collection of these materials. Appointments for disposal of the above materials may be made by contacting 721-5279. NO CHARGE is assessed for this service for private residents. METAL including steel, iron, and automotive parts should be taken to the landfill for proper recycling. TIRES must be taken to the landfill. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS CANNOT BE PLACED IN YOUR TRASH RECEPTACLE!! C I T Y O F L A R A M I E C I T Y O F L A R A M I E Your Cart Identification Number Is: Your trash collection day will be: Collection Area: