Bloomington Makes Final Preparations For Trash, Recycling Upgrade

WFIU

Published October 31, 2019 at 1:09 PM EDT

The City of Bloomington will start using a new system for trash and recycling pickup next week.

The plan allows residents to choose from three different sizes of trash disposal bins and to pay for the trash collection through a monthly fee in combination with their water bills.

The new sanitation plan will go into effect Oct. 2.

Bloomington Director of Public Works Adam Wason is encouraging residents to pay close attention to the implementation timeline to ensure a smooth transition.

In a statement, Wason offers the following tips:

Once the new carts are delivered, they should be stored in a covered area if possible. If not, they should be stored on the side or rear of the structure.

Inside each new bin is information about the new system, including 2018 magnets.

Yard waste will also transition, but residents should continue using the current container requirements. Instead of stickers for yard waste, a charge of $1 per container or bundle will appear on the utility bill along with the monthly trash fee.

When the new system begins on Oct. 2, carts should be placed four feet from obstacles and 10 feet away from vehicles.

Timeline

Sep. 11 – 28: New waste and recycling carts delivered to customers.

Oct. 2: New system launches, customers use new bins.

Oct. 9 – 19: Sanitation crews will pick up previous, unwanted bins placed on the curb next to new bins.

Oct. 16 – 28: Customers can get a refund for any unused trash stickers:

At City Hall on Oct. 16-18 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the Bloomington Farmer's Market on Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Trash sticker refunds will be issued in cash if less than $20, or by electronic funds transfer if for $20 or more.