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All residential properties receiving curbside collection from the City of Janesville are assigned two carts:

One cart with a blue lid (Trash)
One cart with a grey lid (Recyclables)

The assigned carts are an asset of the City's collection system, just like the collection vehicles, and should not be removed from the address to which they are assigned, per City Ordinance 30-64, unless separately purchased from the City by the tenant or property owner.

Residents should place their trash and recycle carts for collection on the curb line spaced at least 3 feet apart and away from any obstacles and overhead obstructions (trees, mailboxes, vehicles, etc.) on their normally scheduled collection day.

Cart Size

96-Gallon Cart

Dimensions are 26” wide, 34.5” deep, and 43” tall.

Exchanges & Additional Carts

Exchanges or additional cart assignments may be completed in-person at no charge at the City Services Center located at 2200 N. Highway 51, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

If the City performs a delivery or exchange, there is a $15 service fee per trip. Arrangements can be made by calling City Services at (608) 755-3110. Customers may receive an additional recycling cart at no cost. These carts must remain at the property if the customer moves. Additional trash carts can be purchased through the City (current cost $55 each). Any purchased carts are the property of the customer. The cost of any post-warranty repair work on a purchased cart would be charged to the resident, plus service fees.

New Cart Fees

The current cost for a set of new carts, including one trash cart and one recycling cart, is $110.

Damaged or Stolen Carts

Cascade Cart Solutions provides a ten year warranty covering all aspects of the cart. If your cart is damaged, please call the City Services Center at (608) 755-3110. A staff member will be sent to your residence to fix or replace your cart. This service is provided free of charge if the damage occurred during regular use.

If your cart is stolen, a report must be filed with the Police Department. An online minor incident report form may be completed or a report may be made by calling (608) 755-3100. Once a report is made, contact the City Services Center at (608) 755-3110 to schedule delivery of a new cart.

Cart Storage

The best place to store your cart is in an indoor covered area like a garage or shed. Containers may also be stored outdoors to the side or rear of the house. Containers cannot be placed at the curb for collection prior to 24 hours before your scheduled collection day and must be removed from the curb by the end of your scheduled collection day.

Cart Care

Periodically cleaning the inside and outside of trash and recycling carts with water will help keep in looking nice and eliminate odor. A garden hose with sprayer attachment works well for this. Also, before placing any ashes or coals inside the trash cart, make sure they are completely cool to avoid damaging the cart.

Please note, under no circumstance should the carts be defaced by the use of markers, stickers, or paint.