Knowledge Base

If you have received a red Waste & Recycling Notice, you have violated trash rules. The Department of Public Works will leave a notice to any 1-6 family building that sets out trash improperly or does not recycle correctly using a red notice. The notice will be filled out by Public Works listing the problem (infraction) with your trash or recycling using a number. Below is a sample notice with the list of problems (infractions): For example, Infraction #10 is that your building left hazardous waste on the curb. This is unacceptable and must be removed. You will need to take the waste back into your property, check the schedule on our website for the next hazardous waste collection day and drive the waste to the collection location. Another example, Infraction #26 is that you are leaving carts on the curb after collection is completed. This is not allowed. Both trash and recycling carts must be brought back into the back yard after collection. A Waste & Recycling Inspector may send a follow-up letter and may fine your property if the unacceptable waste or presentation of trash continues. Public Works will make training available for tenants if landlords request training. Appointments for training can be scheduled through Public Works by calling 311.