How do I set out EXTRA Material for collection?

Extra material will be collected and additional charges will apply based on volume and material type. The first 32-gal of extra material each year will be collected for no additional charge. 

MIXED COMPOSTABLE MATERIALS must be properly labeled, set out Curbside next to the Mixed Compostables cart and either:

  1. Placed in a rigid or otherwise durable and lidded container where combined weight of a rigid container is less than sixty (60) pounds in weight, OR 
  2. Placed in a black or dark cinched and secured bag where the contents are less than thirty (30) pounds in weight.

RECYCLABLE MATERIALS must be properly labeled, set out Curbside next to the Recyclable Materials cart and either:

  1. Placed in a rigid or otherwise durable and lidded container where the combined weight of a rigid container is less than sixty (60) pounds in weight, OR 
  2. Placed in a cinched and secured bag where the contents are less than thirty (30) pounds in weight.

CARDBOARD must be set out Curbside and secured such that the bundle or box remains intact upon lifting and:

  1. Flattened and bundled/ tied or otherwise secured (g. with twine or tape) in a set-out that is no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’, OR 
  2. Cut and placed inside an intact cardboard box and secured (e. to prevent litter) in a set-out that is no larger than 2’ x 2’ x 2’.

YARD TRIMMINGS must be set out Curbside, and either:

  1. Properly labeled and placed in a rigid or otherwise durable and lidded container where the combined weight of a rigid container is less than sixty (60) pounds in weight, OR 
  2. Woody debris that can be bundled/tied or otherwise secured where each set-out no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’.

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1. Why did the Town change service providers?
2. When did Greenwaste start providing services to Atherton?
3. Did the rates go up?
4. Are the service levels changing?
5. What is the billing schedule for Greenwaste?
6. When will you be changing out my carts?
7. What about my extra carts that I purchased separately?
8. What if I am delivered fewer carts than I set out?
9. What materials go in the gray, green and blue carts?
10. Why is Food Waste moving to to the Gray Cart?
11. What is the best way to put food in the Gray Cart?
12. Can I still add vegetable scraps to the Green Cart?
13. What changes are being made to Backyard Services?
14. How do I set out EXTRA Material for collection?
15. What constitutes "Excess Mixed Compostables"?
16. Can I set out household batteries & cell phones?
17. Can I set out used motor oil and filters?
18. How is excess material collected & charged