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1. What can be put into the greenwaste container?

The following can be placed in greenwaste containers:

• Grass clippings
• Weeds
• Leaves
• Small branches
• Wood (without nails, glue, or paint)
• Sawdust
• Plant material
• Food waste (no animal-based proteins)
• Food soiled paper (pizza boxes, paper plates, napkins)

Other Guidelines for Greenwaste Containers

• Cut branches and wood waste in small pieces to better fill the container. If possible, cut grass as close to the scheduled collection day as possible to minimize odors. Container lids must be able to close completely.
• Do not bag greenwaste. Only loose greenwaste (no bags, rocks, or concrete) is allowed in the greenwaste container.
• To avoid violation fees, please remember no garbage or recyclables are to be put into the greenwaste container. Violations will result in fines of $50-$250 for each occurrence. If a container is overloaded or too heavy it may not be serviced.

2. What can be put into the blue recycle container?

The following can be placed in blue containers:

• Plastic
• Glass
• Tin and aluminum containers
• Clean paper and cardboard (paper and cardboard with food waste on it goes into greenwaste)

Other Guidelines for Blue Containers

• All boxes must be broken down - crush large plastic bottles and milk/soda containers. The container lid must be able to close completely.
• To avoid violation fees, please remember no garbage or greenwaste is to be put into the blue recycle container. Violations will result in fines of $50-$250 for each occurrence.  If a container is overloaded or too heavy, it may not be serviced.

3. What can be put into the black refuse container?

The following can be placed in black containers:

• Animal-based proteins
• Diapers
• Animal waste (bagged)
• Chip bags
• Candy wrappers
• Juice boxes/pouches
• Dirty plastic bags
• Clothing, fabric, and shoes
• Ceramics, mirrors
• Polystyrene foam
• Palm trees, palm fronds, and bamboo (must be cut down and the lid must be able to close)

Other Guidelines for Black Containers

• To avoid violation fees, please remember no greenwaste or recyclables are to be put into the black refuse container. Violations will result in fines of $50-$250 for each occurrence. If a container is overloaded or too heavy it may not be serviced.