The Town of Riverdale Park Department of Public Works presents a change in Trash Collection Provided by Bates Trash Collection

Collection Changes

Town WIDE Collection:

Mondays and Thursday

Yard Waste Collection:

Wednesday

Bulk Trash Collection:

Wednesday by Appointment

Contact Bates at 301-773-2069

Frequently Asked Questions About

Trash Collection

When are the collection days?  

Effective August 1, 2008, the collection days, town wide, are:

·        Trash – Monday and Thursday

·        Yard Waste – Wednesday

·        Recycling – Wednesday

·        Bulk Trash by Appointment – Day

Has recycling collection changed?  No, the recycling collection program provided to our town by Prince George's County has not changed. Continue to use the blue recycling toter issued by the county and set recyclables to the curb for Wednesday pick up.

Do I have to use the the new green toters?  Yes, you must use your toter, however you may continue to use your own trashcan for trash over flow. Residents who are physically unable to maneuver the new toters may use their own trash receptacles to dispose of trash. To request a waiver for physical disability, please contact Riverdale Park Town Hall and provide the town with your name, address, and the nature of disability. If you require physical assistance to get your trash to the curb, the town will make arrangements for assistance.

Do I have to fill the toter before I place it out for pick up? No, the quantity of trash in the toter does not matter.

When do I set out my yard waste?  Yard waste is picked up on Wednesday ONLY. The green toter may be used as a receptacle for yard waste, or you may bundle or bag it separately.

How can I dispose of my old trash receptacle?  The contractor will remove it if you put it out with the trash and mark it with a large "X".

When should I put my trash out for pick up? Your trash must be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the day of collections (Monday & Thursday).  If you miss trash pick-up, please remove your toter from the front of your house and place it out on the next pick-up day.

What about bulk trash pick up? Items that are very large or which weigh more than 60 pounds are considered bulk trash. To dispose of bulk trash, you must make an appointment so that your item may be scheduled for pick-up. Contact the town's trash contractor, Bates Trucking & Trash Collections, at 301-773-2069 to schedule bulk trash pick-up.

Reminder - Bulk Trash is defined as an item that requires more than one person to pick up or weighs more than 60 pounds.