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CAPS is a service provided by the Sanitation Department to city residents who wish to dispose of large bulky items such as couches, mattresses, furniture, brush and appliances, such as washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers and water heaters. Pickup days are listed below.
MONDAY & THURSDAY – Brush
Brush that is picked up by CAPS is grinded and recycled into compost. Brush must be cut 6 feet in length or less and no larger than 2 inches in diameter. Please do not mix with trash, wood, paper, cans, bottles or wire.
TUESDAY & FRIDAY – Miscellaneous
Items such as couches, mattresses,
furniture,wood and building materials. Do not mix items for pick up with household garbage, plastic bags, cardboard, paint, batteries or tires.
WEDNESDAY – Metal
Dishwashers, washers and dryers,
refrigerators, water heaters and metal items only. Remove old food from refrigerators and freezers.
Items scheduled for pickup must be placed curbside by 6 a.m. We offer special assistance to the disabled and elderly. We also need at least 20 feet of overhead clearance to safely operate equipment. Please do not place items under low power lines or tree limbs. Residents may have two collections per year at no cost, up to one ton, with a charge of $20.00 for each collection thereafter. To schedule a CAPS pickup, call 321-6921.
First two pickups are free, up to one ton. Each additional collection is $20.00 for the first ton, and $40.00 per ton thereafter. Commercial customers are charged $40.00 per ton, or $15.00 for the first item and $5.00 for each additional item picked up on the same day. There will be a charge of $20.00 per item containing refrigerant (i.e., refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners).
Items not accepted for C.A.P.S. collection:
- Tires
- Batteries
- Paint
- Regular Household trash
- Brush and lumber over 6 feet in length.
To schedule a C.A.P.S. collection, please call 321-6921 Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Saturday – 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
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