Can’t I just burn my garbage?
Burning garbage is illegal and can be dangerous. Breathing smoke from burning garbage can cause or worsen asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema and damage children’s lungs. Burning plastic releases many cancer causing agents into the air that you or your neighbors may breathe.

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1. Do I have to have garbage service?
2. Can’t I just burn my garbage?
3. Can I burn my yard waste?
4. What are the requirements for storing garbage?
5. Where can I dispose of household hazardous wastes like paints, solvents, cleaners, and gasoline?
6. Where can I dispose of used oil and antifreeze?