Unaccepted Materials

Following are some of the materials not accepted by the Solid Waste Authority at their transfer stations, due in part to damage sustained to Authority vehicles and equipment while unloading these prohibited materials. Disposal of unacceptable materials is the responsibility of the tenant, property owner, or contractor. For disposal rates and hours, residents can contact the Solid Waste Authority at 866-792-4636 or visit their website.

The list of unacceptable materials that will not be picked up by the City includes, but is not limited to:
  • Bathtubs/Sinks/Toilets
  • Cabinetry
  • Carpeting/Rugs
  • Concrete/Concrete Poles/Cement
  • Construction & Demolition Debris
  • Decking/Fencing
  • Drywall
  • Fluorescent Light Bulbs
  • Flooring (All Types)
  • Glass/Mirrors
  • Land Clearing Debris
  • Lawn Maintenance Equipment
  • Lumber
  • Metal/Metal Pipes
  • Paints (All Types)
  • Paver Blocks
  • Stepping Stones
  • Pool Parts & Equipment
  • Rocks/Sand/Soil/Sod
  • Roofing Materials
  • Sheds (Wood/Metal)
  • Tile (All Types)
  • Tires
  • Tree Stumps
  • Wood/Railroad Ties/Logs/Pallets

Solid Waste Violation Notice


If you receive a “Solid Waste Violation Notice” and your waste is refused for pickup due to contamination or because it is an unacceptable material, you are responsible for removal from the swale area within 12 hours. Collection of the clean load will not occur until your next scheduled waste pickup day unless provided as a pay for pick-up service.

Failure to comply with City regulations can result in Code Enforcement action.