Trash / Recycling / Yard Waste

The Town strives to keep public and private property free of refuse to the maximum extent possible. It also encourages recycling in order to help protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens.

Bates Trucking provides trash, recycling and yard waste collection services in the Town limits. Collections occur on Wednesdays, beginning as early as 6 a.m.

If you have any questions regarding collections, please contact Deputy Town Administrator Will Moore at 687-5152 or by email.

Brochure - Solid Waste Regulations (PDF)

Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)

Special Recycling Programs (such as batteries, cigarette butts & razor blades)

Trash and Recycling Bins
  1. Recycling
  2. Solid Waste Program
  3. Special / Bulk Collection
  4. Yard Waste

Items which can be recycled include:

  • Metals including:
    • Aluminum
    • Bi-metal cans
    • Foil
    • Steel
    • Tin
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Papers including:
    • Cardboard
    • Catalogs
    • Magazines
    • Mail
    • Mixed paper
    • Newspapers
    • Shredded paper
  • PETE and HDPE Plastics Number 1 through 7, including:
    • Bottles
    • Jars
    • Jugs
    • Trays
    • Tubs

Rules

  • Cardboard boxes must be broken down
  • Items must be free of food and other non-recyclable materials
  • Receptacles must be strong enough to withstand handling and prevent scattering of contents
  • Recycling containers, when full, cannot weigh more than 50 pounds