Trash & Recyclables

For Current Trash and Recycling Program Details:

Trash will be picked up by the trash/recyclables contractor, Republic, beginning at 6 am every Wednesday, so it is best to have your trash bin by the curb the night before. Please note trash and recycling are hauled in two separate trucks, so it may be picked up at different times.
Please utilize the provided Republic trash bin to ensure effective collection. Personal bins may not be used.
Trash cans should not weigh more than 50 lbs.
Collection is affected by the following holidays, when they fall on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Christmas

Recycling is not mandatory but highly encouraged.
Recyclables will be picked up by the trash/recyclables contractor, Republic, beginning at 6 am every Wednesday, so it is best to have your recycle bin by the curb the night before. Please note trash and recycling are hauled in two separate trucks, so it may be picked up at different times.
Please utilize the provided Republic recycle bin to ensure effective collection. Personal bins may not be used.
Recycle containers should have lids and should not weigh more than 50 lbs.
Collection is affected by the following holidays, when they fall on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Christmas
What’s OKAY and NOT OKAY to Recycle? Please review the Cecil County – Single Stream Recycling Guidelines for the full list.

For Bulk Trash and Yard Waste collection information, click here.