Recycling Cart Misuse

For a successful recycling program, rules must be followed. Recycling cart contents are city property once placed in the cart and/or at the curb, permitting auditing.

Recycling is evaluated through:

  • In person curbside audits
  • Camera assisted computer software

Incorrect recycling will result in either a:

  • Recycling cart warning tag
  • Postcard
  • Phone call

Households that do not comply with provided feedback and continue to misuse their recycling carts will have their cart removed.

Comparing good and bag recycling: one cart has trash items and one has accepted  items.

Non-compliant households can rejoin the program once completing the Restore Recycling workshop. The workshop is offered on a quarterly basis.