How often do refuse containers have to be emptied?
The frequency of collection shall be in accordance with regulations of the collection agency but not less than the following terms: collection for garbage only is twice weekly; collection for refuse with garbage is twice weekly; collection for rubbish and ashes is as often as necessary to prevent nuisances and fly breeding.

Any variance from the required frequency of collection must be reviewed and approved by the Solid Waste Program.

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1. What is refuse?
2. What is garbage?
3. What are ashes?
4. What is rubbish?
5. Where must refuse be disposed?
6. What are refuse container regulations?
7. How often do refuse containers have to be emptied?
8. What is a refuse container collection frequency variance plan?
9. What documentation is required for a refuse container variance plan approval?
10. What is the cost of a refuse container variance plan approval?
11. How do I submit a refuse container variance plan for review and approval?
12. Who has to have a refuse container collection frequency variance permit?
13. How much does a refuse container permit cost?
14. When does a refuse container permit expire?
15. What is required to obtain a refuse container permit?
16. When can I use my refuse containers?
17. How do I apply for a refuse container permit?