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The Bureau of Sanitation implements waste management programs for business and residents. Specific activities include:
- Collecting residential garbage;
- Operating the City’s Blue Cart Recycling Program;
- Providing technical assistance and support for the City’s recycling initiatives;
- Providing assistance for the development of city-wide waste reduction and management programs and policies; and
- Coordinating street sweeping efforts for city main streets and side streets.
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- Anti-Litter - Every Litter Bit Hurts
- Check Status of Sanitation Code Violation Service Request
- Check Status of Service Request for a Missing or Stolen Garbage Cart
- Dates of Non-Scheduled Garbage Collection
- Division and Sanitation Offices
Supporting Information
- 2011 Neighborhood Paper Drive Frequently Asked Questions
- Recycling in Commercial/Retail Spaces
- What is Single Stream Recycling
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