Frequently Asked Questions

• There is a limit of 6 bags of garbage per household. A fee of $3.00 will be charged for 7-10 bags,
  then $1.50 for every bag over 10.
• A $6.00 per item pick up fee will be charged for all large items such as furniture which includes,
  but is not limited to the disposal of a couch, chair, box springs, large wooden & metal furniture,
  toilets, bathtubs, bundled 4’ sections of carpeting, swing sets, etc.
• A mattress is $10.00 per item.
• A $10.00 pre-paid fee for Lawn waste, pick up to include 3 bags of lawn waste, $3.00 per
  additional bag. Leaves and lawn waste need to be in clear bags.
• A $10.00 pre-paid fee for pick up of up to 3 Electronic items, $5.00 per each additional item.
  Tube televisions are a separate fee (call for current rate).
• There will be a $35.00 per item fee for any stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer, trash compactor or hot water tank. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners MUST BE FREON FREE!

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• Cardboard and paper and lawn waste can be dropped off at the Department of Public Works
  facility at 112 Holley Ave. There is signage to direct you where to place your items.
• Glass and cans may be dropped off the Recycling Center located 303 High St.

1. Install Smoke Detectors-Inside Every Bedroom
   -On every floor, including the basement
   -Outside every bedroom
   -Read directions before installing
   -Consider installing a full fire alarm system
2. Test Smoke Detectors Monthly
3. Have a Fire Escape Plan and Practice it Often
   -Have two ways out from every room, make sure that the escape windows open.
   -Consider buying a fire escape ladder if you are above the first floor.
   -Close doors on the way out.
   -Do not go back inside for any reason.
   -Make sure 911 was called.
4. Make sure that you have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. The property owner’s policy does not insure renter losses.
5. Close Before You Doze

1. Maintain an approved ABC type fire extinguisher in your home. It must be mounted where it will be visible and accessible in case of fire.
2. It should have a gauge to show that the unit is properly charged.
3. Have the fire extinguisher serviced at regular intervals.
4. Check the pressure gauge weekly.
5. Learn how to use the fire extinguisher.
6. Keep doors closed whenever possible.
7. When leaving a burning building, close all doors on the way out.
8. Keep combustible and storage to a minimum.
9. Consider placing storage in an approved storage facility.
10. Do not place storage on stairs, exit paths or block exit doors and windows.
11. If you smell smoke, see fire, smell gas or think there is a fire in your home or nearby, call 911.
12. Keep a portable phone or cell phone nearby the fire exit so that you can call after leaving the building. If it doesn’t work call from a neighbors home.

1. Smoking area must be provided with deep, non-combustible, non-tip ashtrays.
2. Empty ash trays into a metal trash can unless the butts are absolutely and completely out and/or water soaked.

1. Do not leave the kitchen while cooking; this remains the major cause of fires.
2. Be very careful when heating oil, an approved deep fryer should be used when cooking with lots of oil since they have safety controls installed.

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1. Discard old extension cords (cracked, twisted, damaged or over twenty (20) years old.)
2. Do not run through any ceiling, floor, wall or doorway.
3. Do not run under carpets or mats etc.
4. Must be over twelve (12′) feet long except for temporary use, such as weed control.
5. Should be visible for inspection
6. Must not be restricted or pinched at any point.
7. Do not push beds, sofas, cabinets against the plug.