The Big Roll Out
Mayor Greg Whitlock sat down with Brad Martin from Republic Services to discuss the change from bags to carts for trash collection. Check out the video below to get all of your trash-related questions answered as we prepare for The Big Rollout on May 1, 2024.
FAQ
The City has been subsidizing the bag system for over a year and a half, as the purchased bags did not cover the cost of the service. The cost of the cart service is covered by the city’s millage rate, which also supports other essential services like police and public works. As these services are part of the collective investment in our community, refunds for non-usage are not available.
We recommend repurposing your unused bags. For example, larger bags can be used to bag yard debris.
If you live in an HOA community, we recommend checking with them on neighborhood rules.
1. You can keep the small bin and repurpose it.
2. You can recycle the bin.
3. You can leave it at the curb starting May 1, 2024, and Republic Services will pick it up while on their normal route.
4.The 18 gallon recycle bins will no longer be usable as the automated trucks that they will be using cannot pick them up.
The 18-gallon recycle bins will no longer be usable as the automated trucks they will use cannot pick them up.
If you prefer, Public Works also has bulk and yard waste drop-off service available for all city residents. Dumpster information can be found at duluthga.net/dumpster.
You may not opt out of trash collection services. You may choose to dispose of your trash elsewhere and not roll your cart to the curb, but Republic Services will not take away your trash cart.
Please note, the Public Works facility does not accept household garbage, (any item that is disposed of in your kitchen or bathroom trash {e.g. food waste, coffee grounds, food packaging, paper, etc} or that will fit in the purple bags for pickup at curbside) – is not accepted. The curbside garbage service is designed for the disposal of your household garbage.
Starting April 29, 2024, trash collection will shift from a 3-day a week schedule to a 5-day a week schedule. To assist residents with the transition, Republic Services will be sending out postcards to every resident the week of April 15, providing details on their designated pickup day. This notification will be sent to all residents, even if their pickup day remains unchanged. The color-coded map outlines the service days for each area. Click the map to enlarge.