Milpitas Sanitation

Frequently Asked Questions

Single Family Setout Tips and FAQs

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When did the new collection services start?
Will there be a cart rental fee?
Is there a Senior Low-Volume Rate?
How do I choose my cart size?
Will I be charged for the Recyclables split cart, the Yard Trimmings cart and the Kitchen Pail?
I am a member of an HOA and my garbage bill is included in my HOA fees. Can I still choose my own cart?
I live in a Mobile Home Park. Can I choose my own cart?
What/Where is Milpitas Sanitation?
Will I have to pay more? Do I have to use the new collection program?
How do I minimize the odor/mess of separating food scraps?
What if I have a Recyclable container that will not fit in the Recyclable Container compartment of the Blue Recyclables Split Cart?
Do I have to use the new carts?
Why Split carts?
Does everything that gets collected get mixed up/end up in the same place?
Where will our collected garbage, recyclables, yard trimmings and food scraps be sent?
What happens to the collected food scraps?
What about the household dump days?

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