City of Lockport Curbside Recycling & Refuse
The City of Lockport offers a convenient curbside recycling and refuse program that is fair and equitable for all City
property owners.
On this site you will soon learn more about the financial and environmental benefits of the new recycling
and refuse program,
find answers to some frequently asked questions and even select your cart size.
Residential Drivers Wanted - Learn how to apply
Savings you
can't throw out
Under the new refuse program, property owners have control of their user costs. For example, residents select cell phone usage plans or cable service, individually. You don't pay a fixed fee based on the entire city or your street. The same will occur with your recycling and refuse.
You control your cart size and the corresponding cost. And with the City switching to privately-run waste management, the high costs associated with a municipal program go away.
Single-stream recycling:
No need to sort
In an effort to make recycling that much easier for the property owner, the City offers single-stream recycling. This means newspaper, cardboard, plastic, glass, etc. can all be placed together in your recycling cart. The City plans to offer a comprehensive single-stream recycling menu, meaning less waste and more savings for residents. Residents will be able to recycle a wide range of household paper, plastic, metal and glass items. During processing the recyclables will be separated for reuse.
What to do with your
old trash cans
Once you have selected a refuse cart that fits your needs, you will be able to dispose, recycle or reuse your old trash can. Check back for more information.
Option 1: Reuse your old garbage can for other purposes needed around your home or garden.
Option 2: If you would like, place your garbage can, plastic or metal, at the curbside for recycling. The City's new hauler will collect them for recycling.
Option 3: Turn your old trash can into a home composter. Follow this link to learn how: http://video.about.com/greenliving/Homemade-Compost-Bin.htm