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WHAT IS GREEN WASTE?
Green waste is biodegradable waste composed of grass or flower cuttings, limbs and hedge trimmings, etc.
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Green waste piles are not to exceed 4’L x 4’W x 6’H in size and must be bundled.
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Nothing larger than 12” around
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Nothing over 50 lbs.
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Must be close enough to road for pickup with mechanical arm
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Do not place under low hanging limbs or power lines or any type of overhead obstruction
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Green Waste Pickup:
Pick up is the 3rd week of the month.
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White good waste is permitted with the exception that refrigeration equipment must be certified that refrigerant was removed by a professional and sticker placed on the equipment.
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Call ahead to progressive waste to schedule pickup. (985) 781-3171
WHAT IS WHITE GOODS WASTE?
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The term “white goods” is used to describe major household electrical appliances. This would include: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, freezers and dishwashers.
Progressive Waste Customer Service: (985) 781-3171
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Download the Guidelines
updated 7/1/19
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The most common mistakes made when using curbside recycling is contamination of recyclable materials due to food or grease being in/on containers. Please rinse before you recycle. Sometimes people use recycling bins for regular garbage. This garbage contaminates clean recyclables.
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Paper towels, Kleenex & any soiled or wet paper (including pizza boxes w/ grease) go in garbage can
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Do not bag recyclables, keep loose in bin
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Please rinse containers with food on them before they go into the bin.
Questions?
Linda Meeker
Extension 3956
Utility Clerk
lmeeker@abitaspringsla.gov
Monday-Friday
8:00AM-4:00PM