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Placement
     Make sure containers are in the terrace, not on the curb or in the street.


Clear
     Be sure containers are not placed under any fixtures or structures that could obstruct pick up.


Closed
     Containers must be closed completely, not open or raised.


Timing
     Do not wait to put out containers, they must be out before 6 AM.




Further questions can be answered at 894-2909, ext. 104
 

Rinse and remove caps.

Acceptable
     All plastic bottles & containers:
     Food & household bottles, jars, & jugs
     Dairy containers & lids
     Soda, water, & other drink bottles
     Produce, bakery, & deli containers & lids




Unacceptable
     Plastic cups & lids
     Plastic bags, wrap, or film
     Motor oil bottles
     Styrofoam
 

Cut boxes to 2' x 2' or smaller.
Take confidential papers to shred events for shredding and recycling

Acceptable
     Milk, juice, & soup cartons
     Newspapers & inserts
     Cardboard & Paperboard (Food Boxes)
     Envelopes, Junk mail & Catalogs
     Office & School paper
 

Unacceptable
     Paper cups
     Shredded paper
     Tissue paper
     No Pet Food Bags

Rinse and remove caps.

Acceptable
     Aluminum bottles & cans
     Glass food & beverage
     Steel, tin cans
     Bottles & jars

Unacceptable
     Aluminum pans or foil
     Empty paint cans
     Window glass, ceramics, or china
     Drinking glasses
     Mirrors
     Metal cookware
     Scrap metal
     Propane tanks
     Aerosol cans

Guidelines:
Empty & Rinse
 

The Keller Community Drop-off Site is located at 414 8th Street and is open to residents of Kiel as follows:

     April - October
          Tuesday & Thursday: 4-7 pm
          Saturday: 8 am - noon

     November
          Saturday: 8 am - noon

     December - March
          Closed.


Brush, branches and yard waste
Brush and branches
Brush and branches are ONLY accepted on Saturdays. Branches can be no longer than 3 ft. long and no larger than 4 inches in diameter.

Grass clippings and leaves
Grass clippings and leaves must be free of branches, sticks, dog waste and other debris.


Acceptable Items
Items such as furniture, appliances, and other bulky items that do not fit inside of the garbage and recycling containers can be dropped off at the Kiel Drop-Site.

Refrigerators, Freezers, & Air Conditioners
These items must have the freon/refrigerant removed by a certified technician and stickered to that effect. Contact local waste haulers or appliance dealers for refrigerant removal.

Latex Paint
Must have the covers removed and the paint inside must be hardened.
 

For certain electronics, a fee is required to recycle. The fee can be paid at Kiel City Hall prior to taking the electronic to the drop site.

Fee Schedule is as follows:
*The following items do not require a fee:
Laptops, keyboards & mice, cell phones, telephones, ink cartridges & toners, MP3 players & iPods, digital cameras, system consoles & handhelds (Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft), GPS systems, camcorders, satellite TV receivers, VCR & DVD players, and holiday lights.




Unacceptable Items
Oil Based Paint
Contact your local county recycling center or dispose of during a Clean Sweep Program.

Tires
Contact your local auto dealer or tire dealer for the disposal of tires.

Construction & Remodeling Debris
Must dispose of demolition material at your own expense.

Vehicle Batteries
Contact your local battery dealer or waste hauler for disposal.