Cottage Grove Garbage Service, Inc

Services Roll Cart Service 35, 65 and 95 gallon roll carts are available. Carts must be curbside or on the main paved road by 7:00 am. No sod, rocks, dirt, concrete, paint, hazardous materials or liquid cooking oil should be place in cart. Carts must be place 10 feet from vehicles and 5 feet from trees, poles, basketball hoops, mailboxes and other carts and recycle bins. Container Service: 1 yd. 1.5 yd. 2 yd. 3 yd. 4 yd. and 6 yd. containers available. Containers must be accesible by 5:00 am on day of service. Minimum service level is one pick up per week. No sod, rocks, dirt, concrete, paint, hazardous materials or liquid cooking oil should be place in container. Contents should not be compacted. Pricing is based on loose waste. One Dump Service For all of your large volume solid waste disposal needs. For residences within the City limits of Cottage Grove,4 yard and 6 yard containers are available for delivery to your home. For large volume solid waste disposal, 12, 15, 20 and 30 yard roll-off boxes are available. No rocks, concrete, soil, white appliances, chemicals, hazardous materials or liquids can be placed in containers or roll-off boxes. Please contact our office for proper disposal of these items. Waste Prevention Ideas Compost grass clipping, leaves & non-woody organic plant material.​ Use durable consumer items such as razors, cameras, cell phones, etc ... in lieu of disposable ones.​ Rent or borrow infrequent used items: tools, garden equipment, trailers. If you purchase these items, they are eventually going to become waste when they break or wear out.​ Request information in digital form: brochures, letters, bills, photos. etc ...​ Purchase recycled products.​ Buy higher quality items with a longer life: tires, batteries, electronics, clothing, shoes, bath towels, bedding ...​ Use email in lieu of paper memos and letters at work. Use public transportation - save fuel and wear and tear on your vehicle.​ Ride a bike. Get to where you are going while exercising your body and saving consumable energy.​ Use tupperware or empty food containers for leftover in lieu of saran wrap and foil. Shop at thrift stores - and avoid purchasing new.​ Share magazines and books.​ Purchase an ebook in lieu of a paper one.​ Use durable bags at the grocery store - avoid plastic and paper bags.​ Purchase products sold in bulk form: flour, sugar, pasta, rice, nuts and spices.