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What to do When Garbage Won't Fit

Whether you’re cleaning out your house or making room for new gifts after the holidays, sometimes the things you need to get rid of just don’t fit in your cart. Every community has a way for its residents to get rid of these items, and many offer the Large & Extra Item sticker program. Find out if your community participates, if it doesn’t, then call your garbage hauler to learn disposal details.

What Stickers Do I Buy & How Many?
Where you live will determine what color of stickers you need to buy. Large Item stickers are $5, and Extra Trash stickers are $1. The item(s) you get rid of will determine how many stickers you need to purchase. Learn the details to these questions and more.

Stickers are sold at the customer service departments of many local grocery stores and also at your local city hall. You do not need to schedule the collection, UNLESS it is an appliance

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For more information about safe, smart disposal and recycling options, visit www.WhereItShouldGo.com or call 515.244.0021.

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