Caldwell
BFI/Allied Waste Services strives to provide seamless trash
collection services to Caldwell residents.
Garbage Collection Guidelines
Residential solid waste service is mandatory in the City of Caldwell. Garbage is collected once a week with no limit on
the number of carts, cans or bags you may set out.
Use the
Right Container
All trash must be in containers or bags to
keep odors in and animals out. A
closed container will prevent tampering by pets, minimize odors, and block rainwater.
Please do not set trash out in paper grocery bags or
cardboard boxes - these make a big mess if the bottoms fall out.
Limit Size
and Weight of Containers
For driver safety, container sizes must be between 20 and 35 gallons and can be
no heavier than 60 pounds.
BFI/Allied Waste Services provided wheeled carts are
limited to 64 or 95 gallons.
Collection
Requirements
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Trash and recycling must be set out by
7:00 am.
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All containers must be removed from the curbside within 24 hours.
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No
hazardous materials, fluorescent light tubes, paint
or vehicle batteries are collected curbside.
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Make sure drivers have safe and convenient
access to containers.
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Do
not set trash containers close to obstructions such as mailboxes, fire
hydrants, parked cars, or utility poles.
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Do not block sidewalks with
cans or bags.
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Do not overload containers
or pack them so tightly that trash are difficult to remove.
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Wheeled carts should be
placed at the curb line with lid hinges pointing away from the street.
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Trees and branches must be cut to less than 4' in
length, bundled and placed next to your garbage can on your regular collection day.
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No
sod, dirt or rocks, please.
Recycling Opportunities Include
Recycling Drop Site
The recycling drop site is located at the Rite Aid at 2809 E Cleveland Blvd in
Caldwell. This site will collect newspapers, magazines, other paper
products, aluminum cans and plastic bottles.
Used Motor Oil
BFI/Allied Waste Services will collect up to 2 gallons of used motor oil per household per week. Do
not mix with other fluids, such as brake or transmission fluid or gasoline. Use transparent, 1-gallon plastic
jugs. Set containers next to (not inside) recycling bin. Label container “USED
MOTOR OIL.” Write “SAVE” on the container for reuse.
Bulky Wastes and Appliances
BFI/Allied Waste Services collects refrigerators for recycling and other appliances upon customer
request. An additional collection fee applies. Appliances must be
outside and visible to the driver. Call
BFI/Allied Waste Services at 466-3302 to arrange for a
special pick-up.
Rates
and Special Services
Residential trash service is mandatory in the
City of Caldwell. All households are required to sign up in person
for trash collection, along with water and sewer service, at the Water
Department (305 W. Chicago). City staff are available to set up trash,
water and sewer accounts 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Bring photo identification.
All Caldwell
City residents pay a flat monthly fee for trash collection. Residents may
rent a 95-gallon wheeled trash cart from BFI/Allied Waste Services for an additional fee.
Carry-out service is also available for an additional fee. The City bills
residents on a bi-monthly schedule.
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