Charterwood

Trash Removal Services

Mar 03, 2007

The ongoing policy in Charterwood is that trash (covered where possible)is not to be placed out near the curb any earlier than 7:00 p.m. the night before removal. Emptied trash containers must then be moved from the curb and placed out of sight before 10:00 p.m. on the day of trash removal. Your help with the latter will mitigate empty containers being scattered by the wind. After a holiday, remember that trash removal may be a day later than normal. Any questions in that regard, contact Browning-Ferris Industries at their residential services number, (303)287-8043.

Recycle Services - Recycle services relative to Newspapers and Paper Products are as follows:

Newspapers and their inserts are accepted as before. In addition, BFI will now also accept magazines, junk mail, computer printouts, white and color paper, glossy paper, photocopy and typing paper, receipt and register tape, brochures and pamphlets, direct mail, posters, envelopes, post-it notes, adding machine tape, coated paper, manila folders, phonebooks and cereal boxes.

Continuation of Information Provided Last Month - Based on the contract with Charterwood, some additional BFI trash collection features and instructions follow. Since Allied Waste Acquired BFI in 2005, some of these provisions may now be changing. If any questions, contact Allied Waste at their Residential Customer Services number (303)287-8043.

- If a Homeowner?’s weekly trash exceeds ten 30-gallon cans or bags of household trash or more than six bundles or bags of yard waste, please call Allied Waste for a special pickup.
- Branches and brush need to be cut into 4-foot lengths and securely tied into approx. 18-inch diameter bundles.
- Containers should not weigh more than 50 pounds.
- Up to 15 moving boxes, that have been flattened and bundled, will be taken per week.
- Empty liquids from containers before putting the containers in the trash. Clean kitty litter may be used to first dry unused water-based paint before placing in the trash.
- Construction materials and other bulky debris material may be collected weekly in small amounts when bundled and not weighing more than 50 pounds. One bundle or container per week.
- Wrap broken glass and mirrors in newspaper and label them for the collector?’s safety.
- Oil, gas, wet paint, insecticide, fertilizer, vehicle batteries, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, ammunition, fireworks, computer monitors and televisions are not accepted for collection.
- Place any old needles, razor blades, or any sharp items into a hard plastic container like a laundry detergent bottle with a screw on lid. Place in regular trash, do not recycle the bottle.
- Be cognizant to not let children inadvertently place their toys and bicycles near outside trash awaiting collection.
- For any Hazardous Waste or Medical Waste, contact the Jefferson County collection facility at (303)316-6262.

Large Item Pickup: As part of the Charterwood contract, there are special/reduced rates for pickup of large items. For pickup arrangements, contact Allied Waste at (303)287-8043. The pickup of the first one of the following items was initially free in a six month period but may no longer be the case now that Allied has taken over BFI. For pickup of more than one of these items during each period, the reduced rate prices for collection was as follows but may now have increased. Any questions, contact Allied Waste:

Type of Item: Price

Chair/Recliner $ 10
Loveseat 15
Sofa 20
Mattress or Box Spring 10
Dresser 10
Dishwasher 20
Washer/Dryer 20
Kitchen Chair 5
Table 10
Stove 20
Desk 15
Door 10
Hot Water Heater 25
Toilet 10
Tire 5
Television 15

Large Item Pickup: Items without any first time free pickup are as follows:

Items that are Always Charged for:

Hide-A-Bed $ 20
Console TV 20
Cross-Ties Rotted 10
Waterbed 20

Items that are Always Charged for and must be 4 feet in length or less:

Carpet (must be rolled or bundled) $ 10/Bundle
Garage Door 25
Swing Set 25

(Note: Refrigerators are not on the list for collection)