City reminds people to refuse, recycle on August moving days

1 million pounds of garbage sent to landfill

MADISON, Wis. — Every year, about 1 million pounds of garbage are sent to the landfill during August move-in days, according to officials with the city of Madison.

That’s why city officials are reminding people to follow the refuse and recycle guidelines when moving in and out of apartments throughout the city.

Here are the city’s guidelines:

Guidelines for trash

Put all refuse at the curb in your tan refuse cart or trash bags. Do not pile your trash loose at the curb.
Do not put trash in cardboard boxes. Boxes are recyclable. Stuffing them with trash means they get sent to the landfill.
Please keep your refuse and recycling separated from each other.

Guidelines for recycling

Place only appropriate recyclables into the green cart. Consult the Recyclopedia to learn what can go into it.
Excess recyclables that cannot fit into the cart should be in a clear or white bag and not scattered loose at the curb.
Flatten and bundle cardboard boxes for recycling.
Please keep your refuse and recycling separated from each other.

Guidelines for using the carts

Make sure your carts remain accessible for our trucks and do not pile bagged trash, bagged recyclables, or large items around them.
Leave the collection carts at the apartment. Do not take them. The carts belong to the City and must remain for the new tenants. There will be carts at your new apartment if that building uses City refuse and recycling services.
Keep the recycling lid closed when out for collection. Rainwater can damage the paper inside.

More information about Madison’s policies are available on the city’s website.

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