This message is an important reminder regarding prohibited and hazardous materials in residential waste carts and commercial dumpsters.
Hazardous materials must not be placed in containers designated for routine waste collection. Items such as batteries (especially lithium-ion), flammable liquids, propane tanks, chemicals, hot ashes, and other reactive materials pose a serious safety risk to sanitation drivers, equipment, and the public.
When these materials are compacted inside a collection truck or discharged at the disposal site, they can ignite or cause dangerous reactions. Even small items can result in significant equipment damage, service disruptions, and potential safety hazards.
Please continue to follow proper disposal practices and ensure that residents and customers are aware of acceptable waste guidelines.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping maintain safe and reliable waste services for the community.
The following items are prohibited:
