Appliances/Furniture

As in the past, disposal of refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, couches, chairs, mattresses, box springs can be set out on the curb with your trash. For safety reasons, DO NOT pack appliances in cardboard boxes. Genoa Township ordinance requires refrigerator and freezer doors to be removed before they are set out on the curb. Disposal of such items also requires the purchase of a bulk item tag from the township office. Tag must be placed on the bulk item before removal can take place. Federal Law requires all refrigerated units to have Freon recaptured by a certified technician before placing curbside for pick up. Refer to the ‘Odds and Ends’ section of this document for a list of some certified technicians. They will charge you for this service.

Carpeting

Carpeting will be picked up at the curb ONLY if it is rolled up and tied with duct tape or heavy twine. The tied rolls must be no wider than three feet and must not weigh more than 50 pounds per roll. Pieces of carpeting that are too wide and/or not tied will not be picked up. Soft padding and small pieces may be neatly tied or bagged. When bad weather threatens, place pad or carpeting in plastic and tie with kite string to keep large pieces dry and light. A Bulk Item tag must be purchased from the township office to dispose of carpet.

Christmas Trees

Christmas trees will be picked up at the curb for three weeks following Christmas Day at no charge. Trees taller than 6 feet should be cut in half before being left outside for pickup.

Construction Materials

The following materials are not considered household rubbish and will not be picked up: Sand, bricks, concrete blocks, stones, gravel, concrete, cement, lumber, drywall, roofing materials, windows, glass doors, paneling, countertops, flooring, paint, furnaces, and garage doors.

Auto and Outdoor Materials

Other items not accepted include: car parts, tires, railroad ties, sod, dirt of any kind, tree stumps, tree trunks, lawn mowers, pool heaters, metal sheds, swing sets, picnic tables, and large outside items

Dangerous Chemicals/Materials

Do not place any containers with motor oil, liquid paint, poisonous or caustic chemicals, gas tanks, propane tanks, medical waste, needles, asbestos, or ammunition inside a plastic bag or hide them in a receptacle. These may explode upon compaction or cause injuries.

Latex paint can be disposed of on trash collection day with some preparation. First remove the lid, add some clean kitty litter, and stir with a paint stick. After a few days, it will harden. Then, put the cans into your trash cart. Be sure to keep the open paint cans away from children and pets.