See website for details.Ĭity ordinance prohibits us from removing dirt, brick, rock, concrete, scrap, lumber, roofing, fencing materials, carpet or any other debris generated as a result of construction or demolition. The City of Memphis supports the Shelby County’s household hazardous waste facility located at 6305 Haley Rd, Memphis, TN 38134. Tree debris must be less than 5 ft in length and less than 13 inches in diameter.Do not place material at the curb after crews have passed by your house.Do not place bulky item piles near mailboxes, parked cars, fences, trees, and low-hanging tree limbs.Place bulky item piles within three (3) feet of the street. Bulky item piles are limited to half a cubic yard.Place unwrapped food waste and other loose waste directly into the cart.If possible, refrigerate or freeze food wastes until collection day to limit cart odors and vectors.Bag or wrap all food waste to limit odors and vectors.Load and arrange trash items to maximize space.Check online or call 311 for collection day changes due to holiday or inclement weather.Allow 4 feet between carts and curbside trash and away from fixed objects (cars, utilities, fire hydrants, mailboxes, etc.).Place carts at the curb no earlier than 5 P.M.
HOW TO REPLACE GARBAGE DISPOSAL WITH REGULAR PILES FREE
Position carts and curbside trash free of overhead obstructions like wires or overgrown branches.Cart lid should face the street, and the cart handle should always face your house.Place your carts and curbside trash on the curb (not in a storm drain) within three (3) feet of the street.In an ongoing effort to reduce the amount of solid waste being disposed of in Memphis area landfills, Solid Waste Management has developed and implemented a variety of recycling programs and initiatives. The Solid Waste Management Service Center is responsible for the collection and disposal of all solid waste within the City by State and Federal Laws.