Trash Service

Republic Services

The Town of Shady Shores has entered a contract with Republic Services for the collection of Solid Waste and Recycling Services. 

TRASH PICK UP DAY

Wednesday is the day; the service runs from 7 am to 7 pm so be sure to have your carts at the curb by 7 am.

• Republic Services will continue to collect 5 cubic yards of bulk and brush outside the cart each week.

Acceptable items include

1. Furniture and appliances
2. Household items
3.  Remodeling debris generated from home projects
4. White goods -Refrigerators/Freezers etc (Must be tagged certifying removal of refrigerants)

Unacceptable items include:

1. Commercially generated brush and landscape materials
2. Bricks, concrete, shingles
3. Household Hazardous Waste
4. Tree trunks
5. Any bags or boxes weighing more than 50 pounds.

GUIDELINES FOR LOOSE BRUSH PICK-UP

1. Brush, leaves and loose items must be containerized or bundled.

RECYCLING

• All recycling items must be placed in the green recycle cart

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE

Recyclables should be clean and dry free from all food or liquid.

1. Aluminum, steel, and tin containers
2. Plastic containers #1, #5 and #7- no Styrofoam
3. Corrugated cardboard and box board
4. Mixed paper
5. Glass bottles and containers

BILLING

Accounts are billed on a quarterly basis one month in advance. The regular rate for service is $62.36. There is a discounted rate for seniors (65 and over) of $58.17. Payments may be made by check, cash or money order. We also offer electronic payments. Credit or debit cards will be accepted however a convenience charge will apply. 

FORMS

• application for service
• Create my online account 
• Bank Draft Auto Pay form 
• Sign up for Credit Card Auto Pay 
• disconnect request

Questions: 

Please feel free to contact our Solid Waste Department at solid.waste@shady-shores.com or 940-498-0044 ext. 120.