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Extra Trash Week

Extra Trash Week dates: December 30, 2024 - January 4, 2025

During the last week of December, residents can place an additional five (5) smaller trash items (e.g., bags or bundles) out at the curb for free on their regular trash pickup day. Note that this service only covers small trash items. Any large bulky items, such as couches or appliances can be scheduled for collection throughout the year by visiting the Bulky Item Webpage ». Extra recyclables should be brought to the Meridian Transfer Station » at no additional cost.

How to Participate

Guidelines:

  • Each household is limited to 5 small items.
  • All smaller items must be contained within a tightly closed plastic trash bag, personal trash container, box, or bundled and tied together (personal containers will not be taken if indicated with a taped note).
  • For plastic bags, a 30-pound weight limit applies to each bag.
  • Trash bundles cannot exceed 4 feet in length nor weigh more than 30 pounds.
  • Personal containers must be smaller than 32 gallons and weigh less than 60 pounds.

NOT Accepted: *

* Please remember that rechargeable batteries can cause fires. These batteries can become damaged when compacted in the collection trash trucks and damaged batteries cause fires. 

Recycle your cardboard for free at the Meridian Transfer Station located at 2130 W Franklin Rd. Meridian.

Guidelines:

  • Both large and small cardboard pieces are accepted.
  • Flatten all cardboard.
  • Remove all other materials (e.g. packing peanuts, StyrofoamTM, and plastic bags).
Four black trash bags drawn closed at the curb

Extra trash bags at the curb

Green metal roll-off with painted hand prints

Cardboard Bin at the Meridian Transfer Station

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