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Can Size Options and Examples

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Please see the images below to determine your can size and corresponding subscription. This is only a sample of the most prevalent cans. If your container is not shown, it is acceptable as long as it is durable, watertight and made of galvanized metal or plastic and has a capacity of 48 gallons or less. Most containers indicate gallonage on the lid, side, or bottom of the can. Images are not to scale.

Refuse Container Size Examples

Oversized containers that do not comply with the limit of 48 gallons are not permitted. Mini-can subscriptions found to have a container exceeding the 20 gallon capacity limit will also be upgraded to a Standard Level subscription.

Mini-can is a single container 20-gallon capacity or less - weight limit of 25 pounds each.

Standard can is a single container 48-gallon capacity or less - weight limit of 50 pounds each.

Please note can capacity determines the fee regardless of whether the can is full.