It's happened to us all. When you get home from work, your trash is still at the curb. Then, the questions begin: Why wasn't my trash picked up? Is there trash pickup? Is the garbage truck able to reach my home?
Here are some reasons you might have missed this week's Garbage Day
Your bin exceeded the weight limit.
This item can only be collected on a specific day.
Due to weather conditions or holidays, the schedule was modified.
You put out an item the garbage company won't accept.
Obstructions prevented the garbage truck servicing your container.
Continue reading to learn about the most common reasons why trash is not picked up.
Items Not Accepted by Garbage Companies
The following list highlights items that are not accepted by garbage collectors. If you do not have a scheduled pickup, your curbside service may differ.
E-waste
Household Hazardous Waste
Bulky Items
Why the Garbageman Didn’t Take the Garbage
Your trash did not contain any prohibited or bulky items but it was still not collected. So what's the deal? There are many reasons why your trash might not be picked up. These are the most common.
The Garbage Truck Couldn’t Access the Cans
The Trash was Put Out Late
Your Container was Overloaded
It’s not The Day for That Item
Why the Garbage Truck Didn’t Come
These are some of the reasons why the garbage truck might not have stopped for your regular collection day.
Holiday Week
Weather Delay
You Forgot to Pay Your Bill
Human Error
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