Transwaste would like to remind citizens of trash cart placement and the upcoming holiday schedule. Last year, Transwaste Industries began using an automated side loader for trash pickup in Douglas and Coffee County. The side loader trucks are safer, quieter, cleaner and more efficient than the rear loader, however, the use of the side loader requires customers to change how their container is placed at the curb. Failing to place the cart properly will result in the cart not being emptied on pickup day.
Carts MUST be placed with wheels facing AWAY from the curb. To avoid damage to your property, please keep your trash container at least 5 feet away from mailboxes, street lights, vehicles, and electrical posts. Keep the wheels facing AWAY from the curb or the arm will not be able to pick up your container. The best placement for your cart on pick up mornings would be at the end of your driveway on the opposite side of your mailbox.
During the holidays, the trash pickup schedule will vary. The week of Thanksgiving, trash collection will occur on Monday (Nov. 23), Tuesday (Nov. 24), Wednesday (Nov. 25), Friday (Nov. 27), and Saturday (Nov. 28). No pickup on Thursday, Nov. 26 due to Thanksgiving. The week of Christmas, trash collection will occur on Monday (Dec. 21), Tuesday (Dec. 22), Wednesday (Dec. 23), Thursday (Dec. 24), and Saturday (Dec. 26). No pickup on Friday, Dec. 25 due to Christmas. The week of New Year’s, trash collection will occur on Monday (Dec. 28), Tuesday (Dec. 29), Wednesday (Dec. 30), Thursday (Dec. 31), and Saturday (Jan. 2, 2016). No pickup on Friday, January 1, 2016.
For questions and/or bulk pickup, please call 912-384-6001.
