What's new at garbage & recycling in Mount Pleasant?
Garbage & recycling collection in the Village of Mount Pleasant has switched to fully-automated collection for both trash and recycling. Single-stream recycling allows you to place all recyclable commodities, such as paper, cardboard, steel, plastic, tin, aluminum and glass, into one collection cart.
What type of recycling does the village of Pleasant Prairie use?
The Village of Pleasant Prairie uses single stream recycling. Single stream recycling is a process where all recycling materials are combined together and then later sorted at a remote transfer site. This allows you to combine paper, cardboard and other recycling materials into one recycling cart.
How can the village of Mount Pleasant assist persons with disabilities?
In order to assist persons with disabilities, the Village of Mount Pleasant has contracted with GFL Environmental to provide Walk Up Service to persons who qualify. 1. Be unable to wheel their cart to the curb for collection.
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FAQs for Pleasant Prairie, WI
Pleasant Prairie trash pickup service varies by neighborhood. Some residents within the city limits receive weekly garbage and recycling collection services by the City of Pleasant Prairie's Solid Waste Management Department.
What is the number to contact GFL Environmental?
Should you have a complaint or question regarding their service, please call GFL Environmental at 1-262-679-0860 and ask for Customer Service. A Customer Care form is also available here. If GFL Environmental Customer Service fails to help you, please contact the Village at 262-664-7800.
Is Mount Pleasant trash collection automatic?
Garbage & recycling collection in the Village of Mount Pleasant has switched to fully-automated collection for both trash and recycling.
Where should trash be placed on garbage day?
Place your Trash items curbside on Garbage Day! Debris should be placed at the curb, a safe distance from all utilities but not blocking the road for safe travel.The trash collection vehicles will come through your neighborhood the same day as the garbage truck.
Why is yard debris collected?
The use of this type of equipment reduces injuries to our staff from having to lift and carry heavy materials. The different trucks collect different materials for proper disposal. Yard debris is collected for composting, while other debris are disposed of differently. Please remember to separate your trash piles.
Can you take e-waste to the landfill?
E-waste – Environmental regulations prohibit the disposal of televisions, computers and other electronic equipment to the landfill. These items must be placed separately at the curb for special collection/recycling. The Town will collect the items if un-broken. Please call (843) 849-2022 if you have E-waste to be picked up and we will get it as soon as possible. However, it may not be a same-day pick up. Residents can also take their E-waste to County drop-off sites or big box electronic stores for proper disposal.
Can you dispose of CFL bulbs in the trash?
COMPACT FLORESCENT LIGHTBULB (CFL) DISPOSAL - These bulbs may NOT be disposed of in your garbage or trash due to mercury contamination issues. Although beneficial, CFL's do contain a small amount of mercury, which is hazardous to humans and the environment. Disposing of CFL's correctly is crucial. Charleston County recycles CFL light bulbs, and residents can bring their old CFL light bulbs to one of the eight Convenience Centers located throughout the County that accepts CFL's.
When is bulk pickup 2021?
Large bulky items such as furniture, carpeting, and certain household appliances will be collected by appointment, at the current itemized fee schedule, on the following fifth Fridays in 2021: January 29, April 30, July 30, October 29. Call (732) 892-8770 for details.
Is there a drop off at the recycling center?
Drop-off at the Recycling Center requires proof of residency and there is no drop-off permitted on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays.