FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - United Home Sanitation

Do you have questions about waste pickup and removal, recycling, or renting a dumpster? United Home Sanitation Services has the answers to all your questions. Check out these FAQs and call us to know more about our waste solutions.

Residential Waste Pickup Service & Logistics

How do I schedule residential garbage pickup service, and how much does it cost?

Contact United Home Sanitation Services to get residential trash pickup service. Moreover, our pricing depends on the waste services required and the cart size you opt for. You can contact our experts and get a FREE quote for the service you need.

When will your dumpster come to pick up my trash?

Our regular waste collection includes weekly pickup. The garbage pickup schedule also depends on your location. When you get our services, we’ll give you a pickup schedule, and our team will pick up the garbage according to it.

What can I put in my garbage?

Which items shouldn't I put in my weekly garbage pickup?

Don’t place recyclable items, batteries, oils, electronics, furniture, large appliances, chemicals, drywall, bricks, or construction debris. For any of these, you can reach out to our team and schedule a special pickup service.

How do I arrange pickup for heavy or special items, such as furniture or electronics?

For special pickups, contact us by phone or request an estimate via our website. We will schedule a safe, compliant pickup for any special or heavy items.

What sizes of carts do you provide, and which should I choose?

We offer 65-gallon or 95-gallon carts. Mostly, small households go for 65-gallon carts. On the other hand, larger families prefer a 95-gallon cart.

Recycling & Disposal Guidelines

Which items and materials are recyclable?

Some of the items we accept through our single-stream pickup include:

Paper products: Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, office paper, and mixed paper.
Cardboard: Boxes should be empty of all plastic or polystyrene packing and should be flattened.
Fiberboard: Cereal boxes, cracker boxes, frozen food boxes, etc.
Aseptic Packaging: Milk cartons, O.J. cartons, etc.
Glass: Includes only food and beverage containers. No metal lids, broken glass, drinking glasses, Pyrex, mirrors, light bulbs, or window or auto glass should be included.
Metal: Includes food and beverage containers with lids and caps removed. Do not include paint cans, coat hangers, or other metal household items.
Plastics #1–#6: Includes plastic food and beverage containers only. Do not include 5-gallon pails or containers that are not marked with any of the following labels: PETE, HDPE, V, LDPE, PP, or PS.

Can I recycle films or plastic bags?

No. Plastic bags or films cannot be recycled, so don’t put them in the recycling cart.

How do I get rid of oil, batteries, or electronics?

For this stuff, we offer a special pickup service. You can reach out to our team by phone or by completing the form on our website. Our crew will direct you as per your unique needs.

Which items shouldn't I put in my recycling pickup?

You should not put food waste, ceramics, oil, batteries, Styrofoam, clothing, or electronics in your recycling pickup.

Didn't Find Your Answer?

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