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1. How often will garbage be collected?
2. How will garbage collection change? What is automated collection?
3. How big are the new garbage carts? Can I choose a different size?
4. When will the new carts be delivered?
5. What if I have more garbage than will fit in my new cart?
6. Will bulk item collection change?
7. Will recycling collection change?
8. Will yard waste collection change?
9. What if more than six cubic yards of yard waste is placed at the curb?

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1. What is the SWA? Is the SWA a private company?
2. Why am I seeing two different tax bills for trash and recycling?

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1. What is household hazardous waste?
2. What products in my home are considered hazardous?
3. Is there a cost?
4. What items don’t you accept?
5. Is leftover paint considered hazardous?
6. What can I do with leftover latex paint?
7. I recently moved into a house and there is old paint and chemicals in the garage. What do I do with them?
8. What can I do with empty cans or containers?
9. Where can I take used motor oil?
10. Why are fluorescent bulbs hazardous?
11. Are all batteries hazardous?
12. I have old gasoline from my boat or generator. What should I do with it?
13. What is e-waste? (Electronics)
14. I have a business that has small amounts of hazardous waste. What do I do?

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1. Can I apply for a position any time I wish?
2. How will I know what jobs I am qualified for and when to apply?
3. How do I file my application?
4. How long must I wait before I know whether my application has been accepted?
5. If I've previously completed an application, will I automatically be considered for other positions?

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1. When is hurricane season?
2. I know the SWA wants all residents to do regular yard maintenance year round but what is the best time for me to do major cutting and/or tree removal?
3. When preparing for hurricane season, is there a limit to the amount of vegetation I can place at the curb for collection?
4. Why shouldn't I do major cutting in May when hurricane season doesn't officially begin until June 1?
5. Does SWA collect my storm debris or is it FEMA that provides the service?
6. I live in a gated community or on a private road. Will SWA collect my storm debris?
7. When can we expect to have the first collection of storm debris?
8. How soon will my regular garbage be collected following a storm?
9. How many times will a contractor collect debris from my home?
10. What will SWA contractors collect on the first pass?
11. Why do I have to separate my yard waste from my construction debris? Can't you pick them up in the same truck?
12. The storm debris contractor left a lot of leaves and pine needles when they picked up my large pile. Who is responsible for cleaning that up?
13. Will there be more damage to my property from the storm debris collection process?
14. If our community does not want to wait for SWA and we hire a private contractor, will we get reimbursed?
15. I live in the city limits. Will SWA be picking up my storm debris?
16. How do I dispose of roofing shingles or tiles?
17. I filled my recycling bins with drywall. Why would my hauler keep passing them by instead of emptying them?
18. My fence blew down during hurricane. Will SWA pick it up from the curb?
19. Will SWA contractors come into my yard to collect my large debris so I don't have to transport it to the curb?
20. Why can't SWA guarantee debris pickup when they know a storm is approaching? We could be seriously harmed by flying debris if it isn't collected!
21. Will SWA arrange for contractors to collect storm debris from my place of business?
22. Will my stumps also be collected?
23. Is there a cut-off date for getting my storm debris curbside?
24. Both residents and lawn service personnel pile fallen and trimmed coconuts at the curb. Will they be picked up?

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1. How do I contact the SWA's Public Records Custodian?
2. What are public records?
3. How can I request a public record?
4. Are there fees involved in getting records?
5. When will I get the records?
6. Where can I find more information about public records?
7. What is the policy regarding email communication and public records requests?

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1. When recycling plastics #1-7, are only bottles accepted or can anything with those numbers on it be recycled?
2. What does it mean to recycle plastics #1-7? Can any plastic item with those numbers on it be recycled?
3. Are pull-tab lids recyclable?
4. What should be done with metal lids to glass jars?
5. Does cardboard go in the blue or yellow recycling bin?
6. Can Styrofoam be placed in the blue recycling bin? If not, does anyone recycle them?
7. I am moving. What should I do with my recycling bins?
8. Are mirrors recyclable in Palm Beach County?
9. Some news stories are saying recyclables are going into the landfill. Is this happening in Palm Beach County?

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1. What do I need to know about the Solid Waste Authority’s Renewable Energy Facility 2?
2. The Solid Waste Authority’s mission statement only addresses waste from Palm Beach County. Does the Authority have the right to accept waste from outside the county?
3. What air quality controls are used at Renewable Energy Facility 2?
4. What is the impact of Renewable Energy Facility 2 on recycling?

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1. What should I do if my waste is not picked up at the curb?
2. Are there holidays when there will be no curbside service?
3. How often is garbage picked up curbside in unincorporated Palm Beach County? What are the guidelines for trash pick up?
4. What if my garbage cart is broken or stolen?
5. How much yard waste can I set at the curb?
6. Is there a yard waste ordinance?
7. Who picks up my trash?
8. Are bulk items picked up at the curb?
9. How do I order an additional garbage cart?
10. How do I pay to drop off items at the landfill or at a transfer station?
11. How do I dispose of old tires?
12. Both residents and lawn service personnel pile fallen and trimmed coconuts at the curb. Will they be picked up?
13. I've just completed a minor home construction project. Can I place that debris at the curb?
14. I've found what appears to be an illegal dump. What should I do?

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1. Am I a “VSQG”?
2. Who is the program for?
3. What is an EPA ID number?
4. Why use this program?
5. What are my responsibilities as a generator?
6. How do I participate?
7. What is done with the waste?
8. What are the costs?
9. How do I pay? Do I get a receipt?
10. What if I don't qualify? Are there other disposal options?