

Alley pickup crews move through the city beginning in the north-west corner, move west to east, turn and moves east to west, and finish with far south-side Don't Take Your Container When Moving: Containers are Property of the City of AbileneĪverage of 3 per year, per residence.
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Don't Use Additional "Containers": The driver does not stop to pick up boxes on the curb.Don't Overload the Container: Do not fill with cement blocks, construction debris, etc.Don't Overstuff of Jam Items: Items stuck or stuffed can keep the container from emptying.Don't Keep Your Container on the Curb: On non-collecting Days.Keep Your Container Clean: This eliminates odor and bugs.Leave Space Between Containers: Also keep at least 5 feet from cars and mailboxes.Place Your Container on the Curb with Handle Facing Your House: Place on the curb, not the street, no more than 5 feet back on your property.Put Your Container Out Early: Collection starts at 6 am.Don't Allow Hired Grass Cutters to Use Barrel: Grass can be dropped off at 2149 Sandy Street.Don't Put Household Trash on the Ground: All trash must be inside the container.Don't Put in Tires, Paint, Batteries, or Chemicals: These must be recycled at 2209 Oak.Don't Put Bulk Items in the Barrel: This includes construction materials, toilets, furniture, etc.Don't Put Tree Limbs in Container: Cut them into 4' lengths for bulky pickup, or bring to 2149 Sandy Street.Don't Overload the Barrel: Do not fill with cement blocks, construction debris, etc.Don't Turn Your Barrel: If it is not facing the alley, it will not empty properly.Call Solid Waste: If your container requires repairs, call (325) 676-6053.Move Bulk Items Away from Barrel: Leave at least 5 feet of space around the barrel.Leave Grass Clippings on the Lawn: If you bag them, do not overstuff the container.Make Sure Coals are Cold: Hot coals will melt or burn containers.Bag Loose Paper and Trash: Remember bagged trash stops litter.Keep the Barrel Clean: This eliminates odors and bugs.Be Considerate of Your Neighbors: If 4 share a barrel, only 1/4 is for your household.

