1. What is the recyclable this week?
You can check the recycling calendar which can be viewed as part of this web page.

2. How can I get a recycling Calendar?
You can request that a calendar be mailed to your home or you can get a copy at the Treasurer's Office in City Hall, the Customer Service Department at the BPU, or at the Prendergast Library.

3. What are the hours and phone number of the South County Transfer Station?
The phone number is 665-6894.
www.townofellicott.com/etransfer.htm

4. Why didn't they pick up my colored glass?
Colored glass cannot be mixed with clear glass. We were able to separate the colored glass on the old recycling trucks. However, we purchased new recycling trucks and we no longer have the capability of separating the glass on the new trucks. Therefore, you may either discard the colored glass in the trash or you can take it to the transfer station to recycle.

5. Do you pick up dead animals?
Yes. We pick up dead animals at the curb or in the street only. We do not pick up dead animals on private property.

6. What is corrugated cardboard?
Corrugated cardboard is defined as “two pieces of heavy paper (usually brown) with a wavy layer in between. Corrugated Cardboard is a mandatory recyclable item and must be placed to the curb during “Blue Week” along with the clear glass recyclables. Cardboard should be flattened and placed either in the yellow recycling container or the flattened pieces may be contained in one of your larger boxes. PIZZA BOXES ARE CONSIDERED DIRTY AND SHOULD BE BROKEN DOWN AND PUT IN REGULAR GARBAGE BAGS. Boxboard (such as…cereal boxes, soda cartons, macaroni boxes, most shoe boxes and shirt boxes are not corrugated and can be discarded in the weekly trash, contained in garbage bags). Corrugated cardboard can be taken to the South County Transfer Station at no charge to the resident if desired.

7. What are the hours of the Yard Waste Site?
The Fluvanna Avenue Yard Waste Site is open on Wednesdays from 4 PM to 7 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. Typically, the site is open from May through October on Wednesday evenings and May through November on Saturdays, weather permitting. However, during October and November, you should check with the Garbage Hotline to make sure the site is still open.

8. What can I do with paint cans?
Paint cans can be discarded in the trash if the can is empty or the paint is dried up. If you have liquid paint, or other hazardous chemicals, you must contact the Ellery Landfill and discard these items through their Hazardous Waste Program which is usually held in May and September of each year. For further information call 985-4785.

9. What can I do with my magazines & paperback books?
These items can be recycled with newspapers along with junk mail and office paper.

10. What can I do with hard cover books?
Hard cover books may be discarded in the trash.

11. Do newspapers have to be covered?
Newspapers NO LONGER have to be kept dry when they are placed at the curb, therefore the recycling container is not required to have a lid.