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Thursday, June 4: The Mayor has extended a mandatory citywide curfew. Effective at 8:00 p.m. through tomorrow at 6 a.m. Only people with essential duties will be permitted outdoors.
In effect: 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4 to 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5
In effect: 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 01 until further notice

Refuse Exemption forms

Fill out this form if you or your organization is exempt from paying for refuse collection fees. You are exempt if:

  • You use a private hauler.
  • You own the property and reside it in it full time, without any tenants.
  • The property is a house of worship.
  • The property is vacant.

Name Description Released Format
2020 Refuse exemption form PDF Use this form if you have an exemption from paying for City trash collection. November 1, 2019
Informational letter about the Refuse Collection Fee bill for 2020 PDF This letter explains the City’s trash and recycling fee for commercial, multi-unit residential, and mixed properties. It also includes information about payment options, and how to apply for a fee reduction or waiver. November 4, 2019
Carta sobre la factura de recolección de basuras para 2020 PDF Esta carta explica la tarifa para el servicio municipal de recolección de basuras, destinada a las propiedades comerciales, unidades residenciales múltiples, o de usos múltiples. También explica las opciones de pago y cómo solicitar una exención de la tarifa. November 1, 2019

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