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Garbage Service

Harvey WaldenCommunity Member

6 days ago

Garbage Service

Garbage Service Contract garbage service is required by City of Mary Esther Ordinance, and is provided by Waste Management. ***Effective April 1, 2019, the City will no longer be billing for garbage pickup. Waste Management will be sending out quarterly invoices near the end of March for April, May, and June services. If you have any questions regarding your waste services or billing, please contact Waste Management at 1-800-284-2451.*** Household Waste Mondays: Place rolling cart with hinges towards your house. Recycling Recycling is picked up on Thursdays only. Yard Waste Tuesday: Bagged or Bundled in 4 feet lengths. Trunks no more than 25 pounds and no more than 4 inches in diameter. Bulk Items Friday: Appliances, Furniture, etc. Call for items with FREON (A/C and Refrigerator).

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