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1. When will my recycling be picked up? How do I know which week?

Collection/pickup of the recycling cart will occur every other week, the same day as the resident's usual trash service. Recycling routes will alternate weeks between the west side of Emporia and the east side.

• West Side Week Recycling Pickup: Households from the west side of West Street to the west City limits
• East Side Week Recycling Pickup: Households from the east side of West Street to east City limits, and east of Rural from 12th to 18th Avenue

During implementation of the curbside recycling program, West Side Pickup will have their first recycling collection the week of June 1st to June 5th. East Side Pickup will have their first recycling pickup the week of June 8th to June 12th.

Please note: A different truck is used to pick up recyclables. It may be several hours between the time your trash cart is emptied and the time your recycle cart is emptied.

To find out what day or what week, you may call the Public Works Department at 340-6339.

2. Where do I set out my recycling cart for collection?

Recycling carts should be placed in the same location you currently put your bin for trash collection. Follow these guidelines:

• Set trash and recycling carts out by 6 am.
• Make sure the cart lids are closed
• Place carts at the curb or along the alley with the handles pointing towards your residence.
• Keep the carts at least 5 feet away from other carts, mailboxes, fire hydrants, low-hanging trees or shrubs, parked cars, or utility poles.
• Remove empty carts from the street within 24 hours.