Let's Talk Trash

In Queen Village, Friday is our regular “trash day” for curbside pickup. Trash should be set curbside after 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. QVNA supports the following Philly rules:

■■ Trash bags left curbside must be secured in substantial, leak-proof, sealed plastic bags to prevent refuse from being carried away by “critters” or the elements. Bags should be no smaller than 30 gallons and no larger than 32 gallons.

■■ Trash containers must be made of non-corrodible material, no larger than 32 gallons, and have tight-fitting lids.

Keep in mind that Queen Village is home to its fair share of squirrels, raccoons, opossums, foxes, and feral cats who think your trash is a smorgasbord of tasty treats. Nocturnal noshing aside, the elements often scatter leftovers from overfilled trash cans.

In addition:

■■ No container or bag should weigh more than 40 pounds.

■■ A maximum of two items larger than a 32-gallon can may be set out for collection per week.

■■ Mattresses and box springs must be placed in a sealed plastic mattress bag or they will not be picked up by the City.

■■ Nails, glass, or other sharp objects such as needles, syringes, etc. must be securely sealed in plastic or metal containers in such a way that the needles cannot perforate the container.

■■ Yard waste must be set out in large paper recyclable yard waste bags that are designed to resist the elements. Tree branches or large objects must be cut up or taken apart such that they fit within the can or bag.

What’s considered trash?

Things that can’t be recycled:

■■ Cassette tapes (VHS and audio)

■■ Christmas trees

■■ Disposable plates and cups

■■ Garden hoses

■■ Greasy pizza boxes

■■ Light bulbs

■■ Needles and syringes

■■ Plastic bags

■■ Pots and pans

■■ Shredded paper

■■ Styrofoam

■■ Tissues, paper towels, and napkins

Easy to compact items

■■ Furniture with no metal supports like sofas and small furniture

■■ Mattresses and box springs (in sealed bags)

■■ Yucky stuff (you know what we mean)

In weeks that have a federal or city holiday, pickup moves to Saturday.

If you’re unsure of “trash day,” check QVNA’s Events Calendar at: QVNA. org/ events.