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Bristol Township officials said this week that residents must start placing trash in approved trash containers provided by Waste Management or the township by May 1.
“Under these guidelines, if trash is not in the approved containers, Waste Management will NOT collect trash from the non-approved TRASH container after May 1, 2014,” a statement from township officials said. The township also said that any trash “not collected due to non-compliance” must be gone from its curbside location by 10 p.m. on trash day and the resident is responsible for disposal.
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The statement adds that “failure to comply with the guidelines above may result in the issuance of fines under the provisions of Chapter 134 Article II, 170-14 Municipal Waste Management at Residential Properties of Bristol Township Codified Ordinance.”
Bristol Township Council approved a new five-year new waste hauling contract with Waste Management late last year. Township officials touted more than $1 million in yearly savings, but residents raised concerns that pickup was dropping to one day a week.
Here are some FAQs provided by the township:
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Can I place additional trash bags next to the cart?
No. All TRASH must be placed INSIDE the Township-approved waste carts. Trash left in bags on the ground or street will NOT be collected.
What if one cart is not enough for our family’s weekly trash? May I get a second one?
Yes. Please note that you must contact Waste Management directly at 800-869-5566 to purchase an additional trash container. The Township does not supply additional containers.
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I bought a cart at Home Depot that looks just like the ones we’ll be using. May I use it?
No, the automated truck can ONLY pick up the containers approved by Bristol Township. Using a non-approved cart, other than the one provided by the hauler or township, will result in non-collection.
What if all my RECYCLING will not fit into one cart?
The above guidelines apply to TRASH only. Most households will find that recycling materials will easily fit into their cart. Crushing your bottles and cans, collapsing cardboard boxes and milk containers and compressing all materials will free up space so you can fit more in your recycling container. Since there is no limit to how much recyclable material may be placed out on each collection day, the Township recommends placing recyclable materials, such as cardboard, on top of the container for pickup should it not fit into the recycling container.
What about Bulk Items?
One (1) Bulk Item can be placed out each week on your regular collection day.
Examples of bulk items include mattress, washer, dryer, desk, etc.
Bulk items CANNOT contain CFCs, HCFCs, Freon, refrigerants, or liquids.
Township residents can schedule a courtesy pickup of an appliance containing Freon, CFC or HCFC, by calling Waste Management’s Customer Service at 800-869-5566.
