TOTER/CART USE GUIDELINES
Face it the Right Direction
Lid opening should face the street so the truck’s mechanical arm can grab and dump it efficiently
Handles should face your house unless your city uses an alternate method
Give It Enough Space
- Keep 3 feet of space from other carts, mailboxes, vehicles, trees / poles / fences
- Keep cans a minimum of 2 feet apart from each other to give the mechanical arm room
- Do not block carts behind vehicles or landscaping. (if we cannot see it, we cannot service it).
Keep It at the Curb—Not in the Street
- Place the cart at the edge of your driveway or curb, not out in the roadway
Make Sure the Lid Is Fully Closed
- Do not overfill; the lid must be completely shut
- Overfilled Toters may spill or not be collected
- Additional cart can be acquired for those who consistently exceed one cart volume
- Contact the Engineering Department to inquire
Set It Out on Time
- Put it out by 6:00 AM on pickup day or the night before
Keep It Clear of Obstructions
- Ensure nothing is between the Toter and the street (cars, snowbanks, branches)
- Maintain vertical clearance if possible so collection arms can lift the cart
Questions or concerns? Please call 734.384.9125