Keep poly cart lid closed at all times to prevent any accumulation of water.
Solid waste placed in the poly cart must be contained in either plastic or paper bags to help prevent odors and litter.
Do not put landscape waste, construction debris, hot ashes, oil, corrosive solvents, pool chemicals, car batteries, or other hazardous substances in the poly cart.
Do not overload the poly cart. The maximum weight is 200 pounds of solid waste per poly cart.
Residents are responsible for keeping the poly cart clean.
The solid waste poly cart and recycling bin shall remain the property of the Town of Highland Park and shall not be removed from the property when changing residences.
Residents shall promptly notify the Highland Park Sanitation Department at (214) 521-4161 in the event their poly cart or recycling bin is stolen or damaged.
Placement of carts and bins
Alley, paved alley adjacent to residence - please place residential solid waste poly carts and recycling bins within two feet (2’) of the paved alley to assure collection.
Easement, if no paved alley adjacent to residence:
Please place residential solid waste poly carts behind the front building line at a collection point that provides a safe and unrestricted access with a minimum width of five feet (5’) of ground clearance to service the poly cart.