Additional Programs & Services

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  1. Extra Leaf Bag Collection

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In November, December and January, Republic Services will collect up to six 30-gallon bags full of leaves only (each bag not to exceed 35 pounds)


Place the bags next to your organic waste cart for collection on your regular pickup days.

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  1. Holiday TREECYCLING

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Republic Services will pick up your holiday live-cut tree after Christmas Day through the second week of January on your regular garbage collection day. Remove all decorations and lights and put the tree curbside, next to your garbage cart.


Note: Artificial or flocked trees cannot be recycled. 

 

To dispose of artificial or flocked trees, break them down to fit inside the garbage cart with the lid closed or place on the curb on your Neighborhood Cleanup Day.

  1. Curbside Battery Collection

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Single-use and rechargeable batteries are recyclable! Put dead batteries inside plastic storage bags (such as Ziploc) and set on top of your mixed recycling cart for collection on your recycling collection day. *Batteries label as lithium batteries MUST be taped at both ends to prevent a fire/explosion.  Click here for more information on Curbside Battery Collection Program (PDF).

  1. Sharps Collection Appointments

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Used household hypodermic sharps, stored inside an approved sharps container, can be picked up at your doorstep by calling 916-725-9060 and scheduling an appointment with Republic Services.  Find out more by clicking: Sharps Collection Program (PDF).