Refuse Collection

On September 30, 2016, Rizzo Environmental Services officially became part of GFL (Green For Life) Environmental.

GFL Environmental Services Website
GFL Logo
Look for the Solid Waste Program Enhancement Flyer in your mail. This flyer will outline the Solid Waste Program and will identify commonly asked questions. View the flyer.

Your curbside refuse day will not change. View the Refuse Collection Map (PDF) to see which day your residence will have curbside refuse collection.

Rules & Regulations


  • Residents are reminded that no refuse or yard waste should be placed at curbside earlier than 1 p.m. the day before collection.
  • No items should be placed in the street.
  • All refuse must be out by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Even if the trucks usually come later in the day, schedules sometimes change. Remember, you can put everything out the night before.

Curbside Recycling Schedule


  • Those residents participating in curbside recycling will have their containers emptied weekly on normal refuse days.

Refuse Collection Delays


Access the link below to view the delayed schedule due to the observed holidays by GFL Environmental Services

Regular Refuse Containers

Type Maximum Capacity
 Weight Limit When Full
Trash Cans
 32-Gallon 60 Pounds
Plastic Bags
 30-Gallon
 40 Pounds

Yard Waste Containers

Type Maximum Capacity
 Weight Limit When Full
Trash Cans
 32-Gallon 60 Pounds
Paper Bags
 30-Gallon (Heavy Duty)
 40 Pounds

For More Information


If you have any questions, please call GFL at 844-464-3587, the Department of Public Works at 586-446-2440 or you can call the Community Relations Department at 586-446-CITY.