Boone Waste has been the Solid Waste Collector for Starke since 1992. However, from time to time the business and residents experience problems in having garbage, yard trash or household items picked up. In an effort to reduce problems we are providing the following information:

RESIDENTIAL SERVICE

GARBAGE PICK UP DAYS

• WEST OF RAILROAD TRACKS: MONDAY AND THURSDAY
• EAST OF RAILROAD TRACKS: TUESDAY AND FRIDAY

REQUIREMENTS: GARBAGE MUST BE IN CONTAINERS

YARD TRASH PICK UP ALL OVER TOWN: WEDNESDAY
REQUIREMENTS FOR YARD TRASH:

Leaves, grass, pine needles, twigs and small branches need to be contained in garbage cans, boxes or bags. Containers will be emptied and left at site. Trash must be placed in front of your residence. Trash placed in front of vacant lots will not be picked up. Limbs and branches should not exceed four (4 feet) in length (4" diameter) nor weigh more than 40 pounds per limb. TOTAL FOR ONE PICKUP SHOULD NOT EXCEED 50 POUNDS FOR ONE ITEM OR TWO CUBIC YARDS. ALL YARD TRASH MUST BE FREE OF PAPER, METAL, GLASS AND OTHER NON-VEGETATION ITEMS TO BE PICKED UP AS YARD TRASH

Boone Waste cannot pick up contaminated garbage, but will flag it and tell you what needs to be done to make it acceptable for pickup.

HOUSEHOLD ITEM PICK UP DAY-LARGE ITEMS
LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

WHILE IT IS NOT REQUIRED, PLEASE CALL BOONE 964-4184 WHEN YOU HAVE LARGE FURNISHINGS, APPLIANCES OR OTHER LARGE BULKY ITEMS SO YOU CAN BE PUT ON A SCHEDULED PICK UP.

This will ensure that your bulky items will be picked up on a timely basis and allows Boone Waste to determine how many trucks to schedule for the day.

DISABLED CITIZENS

If you have a disability which makes it impossible for you to put your garbage or trash at the curb, please call 964-5027 and let customer service know so we may assist you with this. Medical verification will be neccesary.

COMMERCIAL SERVICE

All businesses are required to have garbage service with the city. Cans or dumpster service is available. Upon starting service please speak with the customer service department regarding fees.