​Refuse

Frequently Asked Questions

​Typically, revenues from curbside recycling programs cover approximately 25 percent of overall costs. Service fees cover the remaining costs. 

The revenues from sold recyclables are placed into the operating budget and used to offset program costs and keep rates low.

Appointment Based Neighborhood clean-up and Bulky Waste Collection

  • ​The ABNCU and Bulky Waste Collection service was developed in response to residents' need for a way to dispose of bulky items that do not fit into regular garbage containers. According to a recent customer survey, 88 percent of County residents use this popular program.

Recycling

  • State law requires the County to reduce landfilled waste by 50 percent. The mixed recycling program coupled with green waste collection has helped us accomplish this reduction from residential customers.

Garbage

  • ​Garbage services is mandatory for health and safety reasons.

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