Sanitation Division

The Sanitation Division of the City of Glasgow Department of Public Works is responsible for the collection and disposal of residential solid waste in the city limits of Glasgow. Curbside collection is provided by this division using city-owned and operated vehicles and equipment. Solid waste is transported to the Glasgow Regional Landfill, which is owned and operated by the City of Glasgow.

This division also operates curbside recycling collection in the city limits of Glasgow. Curbside recycling is collected on the same day as scheduled garbage pick-up, Monday through Friday. Visit our Recycling page for more information on recycling, including our County Drop-Off Schedule.

Automated Garbage Collection System

Household garbage is collected utilizing an automated garbage collection system. One roll-out cart is provided at no charge. All household garbage must be set out in your cart unless a handicapped exemption has been granted. The serial number printed on the cart identifies the cart with the assigned address. The cart remains the property of the City of Glasgow. If you move, the cart must remain at it's assigned address or call Public Works at 678-4302 or 651-5977 to have the cart picked-up. When a new resident moves in, a cart will be delivered to the location.

Collection Schedule

There is no garbage collection or recycling collection on Sanitation Division holidays. Garbage collection will follow on the next weekday. Recycling will be collected the following week on your scheduled collection day.

Sanitation Division Holidays

• New Year's Day (January)
• Martin Luther King Day (January)
• Memorial Day (May)
• Independence Day (July)
• Labor Day (September)
• Veterans Day (November)
• Thanksgiving Day (November)
• Friday after Thanksgiving (November)
• Christmas Eve (December)
• Christmas Day (December)

Note: The Holiday Schedule is subject to change. It is suggested that you listen to the local Glasgow radio station WCLU, check the Glasgow Daily Times newspaper, check the Glasgow Electric Plant Board Cable TV Ch. 6, visit the City of Glasgow's website, http://www.cityofglasgow.org, e-mail the Sanitation Division with your name and address or you may call Department of Public Works at 678-4302 or 651-5977 prior to a holiday to confirm your collection schedule.

Cart Use Guidelines

• Cart must be positioned at the edge of the curb and at least three feet away from other carts, walls, buildings, poles, etc.—do not block sidewalks.
• Do not overload the cart (maximum load 200 lbs). This will cause unnecessary damage to carts.
• No household garbage in plastic bags outside the cart.
• Do not place hot ashes, paint, solvents, oil, liquids or any kind, hot charcoal, batteries, hazardous waste, construction debris, auto parts, junk items, dirt or rocks or any other items not normally found in household waste in the cart.
• Do not put yard waste in the cart.
• Remove the cart from curbside after emptied.
• Cart must be kept clean to comply with health and sanitation requirements. Wash the cart periodically with detergent and water.
• Keep the lid of the cart closed at all times except to place garbage in the cart. This will prevent water from entering and placing unnecessary weight on cart. It will also prevent trash from blowing out, the entry of insect and the entry of animals.
• Do not let children play in or with the cart.

Damaged or Stolen Cart

• Report damaged cart to Public Works by calling 678-4302 or 651-5977.
• Citizen must provide name, address, daytime phone number, cart serial number and description of damage.
• Report stolen cart to Public Works at 678-4302 or 651-5977. Citizens must provide the serial number of the stolen cart.
• A new cart will be delivered as soon as possible to the front of the property at the given address.

Additional Cart

• Requests for an additional cart must be made to Public Works by calling 678-4302 or 651-5977.
• There is an additional monthly charge of $5.00 (five dollars) per month.
• Citizens are strongly urged to completely utilize the space in the first cart before putting garbage into additional carts.
• Cart will be delivered as soon as possible.