Cart Placement & Storage

updated: Monday, April 02, 2012

Please set garbage cart(s) at the curb or alley where collectors can easily get to them including:

The grassy area of your boulevard between the street and sidewalk
Your driveway
On your property next to your garage if you have alley collection
On your property adjacent to the alley

If it has just snowed and your street hasn’t been plowed yet, place your garbage cart(s) far enough away from the curb so they aren't covered by snow from passing snowplows. If you don’t have space on your driveway to place the cart, you will need to shovel an area clear of snow for your carts in your yard or boulevard area.

As per City Ordinance, carts cannot be placed in the street, alley or sidewalk. They pose a hazard to vehicles and pedestrians as well as hampering snow removal.

Please put carts away promptly once your garbage has collected. If you must store your carts outdoors, please be considerate and store them where they are least visible to your neighbors. The city requires that carts are not stored adjacent to the street, and at least four feet from interior lot lines.