Trash Cart Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I place the trash cart if there's no space in the road, or there is a ditch, or the road is too narrow on trash day? Carts can be at the edge of the road, or at the end of your driveway.
What if I want more than one trash cart? Currently there is only one 95-gallon cart per residence. The City of Leavenworth made the initial purchase with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, a federal stimulus funding program that only available for a limited time to the City. The City strongly encourages recycling as it can cut the amount of trash disposed of in the cart and in the landfill by up to 50%. If you require additional trash to be picked up, the City will continue to pick up trash placed in bags – in addition to the carts.
What if I don’t want to use a trash cart? What if I'm renting and don't want to use one? The City will continue to pick up trash bags; however, we will no longer pick up loose items (see exceptions on website). Residents can use the trash cart and/or they can use trash bags. All items are to be contained within the cart or within closed trash bags.
How did the City pay for the trash cart program? The initial purchase of trash carts and the modifications needed to our existing trash trucks were funded by a federal grant program during the pandemic.
Can I use an existing trash cart or a different style? No – the trash carts the City purchased are designed to be used with the equipment on our trash trucks. Existing carts or a different style may be damaged and therefore will not be picked up
I live on a crowded street with a lot of parallel parking. How will I fit my trash cart? Carts can be kept near a garage or primary residence. On trash collection day, you would wheel the cart and place it at the edge of the street. This can be at or near your driveway. Always place handles facing towards the street.
What if items get left in my trash cart? Trash carts will be tipped only once. Crews will not reach into the cart to remove what is left.
