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HEAVY TRASH COLLECTION ON JULY 10th (From Councilman Pollards Office)

Posted on Jun 22nd, 2026

Important Announcement from Edward Pollards office.

On July 10, our JCity Heavy Trash private contractor will be collecting all approved debris that falls within City guidelines for Braeburn Valley West residents only.

This collection service is supplemental to the City's regularly scheduled solid waste heavy trash pickup. We are taking this additional step to help ensure that eligible heavy trash is collected and to provide residents with added confidence that their debris will be removed.

Residents must have all debris placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on July 10 to ensure collection.

To be eligible for pickup, residents must follow all applicable City guidelines and restrictions.

City Guidelines and Restrictions

Volume Limit:
- Maximum of 8 cubic yards per set-out (approximately the size of a minivan).
Examples of acceptable debris:
- Clean Wood Materials.
- Tree Limbs (less than 8" in diameter or 10 ft in length).
- Household furniture (couches/tables/dressers).
- Carpet.
- Mattresses & Box Springs.
- Toilets.
- Bicycles & Toys.
- Appliances (stoves, washer, dryers, water heaters).
- Refrigerators/freezers (MUST have certified technicians tag).
- Building Material:
  - Up to 4 cubic yards of resident-generated building material may be collected.
  - Shingles, brick, plaster, and concrete are not accepted.
NO Contractor Debris:
- Material generated by contractors, including tree removal, construction, roofing, remodeling, or similar work, must be removed by the contractor.
NO Hazardous Materials (chemicals, fuels, wet paint).
NO Electronic Scrap.
NO Bagged grass clippings or leaves.

Where to Place Piles:

- Just behind the curb line in front of home.
- Do not place items in the street or on sidewalk.
- Do not stack items under wires, signs or mailboxes.
- Do not stack items near meters, hydrants or other utilities.
- Do not block pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

Mixed Piles:

- If authorized and unauthorized materials are mixed together, the entire pile may be refused.
- Homeowners will be responsible for disposing of any debris not collected.

Review these requirements carefully before placing debris at the curb. Adherence to these guidelines will help ensure an efficient collection process and minimize missed pickups.