Place your MWA cart within 18 inches of the curb on a level surface, lid closed, with the short metal bar facing the street. Keep three feet between carts, yard-waste bags, and structures.
Metro Waste Authority cart guidelines direct residents to place the cart within 18 inches of the curb on a level surface with the lid closed. The short metal bar on the cart should face the street so the automated truck arm can lift it. There should be three feet between other carts, yard-waste bags, and structures such as mailboxes, lawn ornaments, and bushes. Keeping the cart clear of parked cars and snow lets haulers service it.
Improperly placed, blocked, or overfull carts (lid not closed) may not be collected. Loose items can litter the street.
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