Cart Placement Information for Residential Trash Removal

American Disposal Systems Provides Recycling Pickup in Maryland

There is a lot that you can do to ensure an effective trash pickup. Here is a list of common Do’s and Don’ts.

(Provided by American Disposal Systems – ADS Trash of Frederick, MD)

Leave at least four feet between carts and other
obstacles in order to have sufficient room for the
art mechanism on the truck to work.

Do not place cart near mailboxes or parked cars.

Do place cart facing the street with wheels facing
the house and lid closed.

Don’t leave lid on cart open.

Do place cart closer to the road so the arm
can reach it.

Don’t place cart more than five feet from the road

Do put extra bag or item under the lid. This helps
to hold it in place while being lifted.

Don’t place extra trash on the top of the cart.

Do place extra trash to the side of the cart at
least 3 feet from cart. Driver will reload after
emptying cart.

Don’t place extra trash in front of cart.
Recycling in Maryland- Improper Trash Placement

Do put cart in a place where there is nothing
directly overhead. Telephone and power lines
that run parallel to the street are not a problem.

Don’t place cart under tree limbs, or other low
clearance objects.