The City of Frankfort will be rolling out a new trash service – automation, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Each resident will receive (1) new 96 gallon toter (trash cart), during the last week of October in preparation for the new service. Carts will be for TRASH ONLY and will be picked up on your
normal trash day. For example, if a resident’s trash is usually picked up on Thursday, it will continue to be picked up on Thursday
.“The biggest reason we decided to change the way the Frankfort Street Department sanitation crews ran trash is because of safety reasons. They
are picking up tons of trash daily and they have no idea what is in the bags. We have had employees get severely cut when a bag brushes their legs, arms, or hands. We have had numerous workman comp claims due to injuries while being on the back of the truck. We have had close calls where distracted drivers almost hit some of our employees on the back of the truck. Our sanitation crews are out in any type of weather, it can be 90 degrees or 10 below zero and they are still out collecting trash daily. When Shane Langemeier and Jason Forsythe, Street Superintendent, brought the Board of Public Works and I a video of what our employees are picking up and how many tons of trash they are picking up, I knew we had to make a change,” said Mayor Judy Sheets.
Residents will be assigned a cart with a serial number on them that will correspond with their home address on their utility bill. All trash MUST be in the new carts. Any trash that is against or outside of the cart will not be picked up. The new sanitation trucks will have an arm that picks up each cart and will dump it in truck. The arm will place the cart back on the ground and continue down the alley or street to the next cart. Carts should not be placed under trees, or portable basketball hoops and should be at least (3) feet from any obstruction including utility poles, low-hanging power lines, or parked cars. All residents will need to place new carts with lid arrow pointing to the street or alley.
Jason Forsythe commented, “We run trash in the rain, snow, sleet, and hot humid days, with this program we will be able to run everything from inside the trucks. It will help keep our employees safe while keeping our city streets clean. All of the trash will be contained in the carts and will keep rodents, wildlife, or any other animal out of the trash. We are currently using (7) employees to run trash every day. Once this program is in place, we will only need (3) employees to run trash. The other (4) employees will be able to help our department with other areas like patching roadways, and picking up brush, or bulk items.”
If residents would like to get rid of their old trash containers, they can set them out during recycling on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. The Frankfort Street Department asks that you mark the trash containers so they know to take them. Residents will still need to have their trash set out by 7:00am on their assigned trash day to ensure pick up.
Residents will receive additional information in their utility bills this month. A community meeting is set for Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Frankfort Community Public Library (208 W. Clinton Street, Frankfort) in Room 219. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm and residents are encouraged to attend.
The Frankfort Street Department is available for questions, please contact them at 765.659.291
COMING SOON: New Automated Trash Service
SERVICE GUIDELINES
CART PLACEMENT – When your new trash cart is delivered, it will be placed street side for easy and convenience for delivery. Your normal trash pick-up site will be the same as before unless it falls under these guidelines:
Carts should not be placed under trees or portable basketball hoops and should be at least (3) feet from any obstruction including utility poles, low- hanging power lines, or parked cars.
CART USE REQUIRED – Only automated trash carts provided by the City of Frankfort shall be permitted for use by the automated collection system.
Carts that are inaccessible will not be collected until the following week. Place new carts with lid arrow pointing to the street or alley.
City of Frankfort will provide you with (1) 96-gallon cart that is the property of the City of Frankfort. Each cart will have a serial number which is assigned to each residence. Carts must be returned to the Frankfort Street Department upon moving to a new address or closing out your existing account. For more information, please call the Frankfort Street Department at 765.659.2912
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the advantages of Automated Collection?
Safety – Minimize occupational hazards. Cost – Greater efficiency lowers collection costs.
Ease of Use – Users can easily maneuver carts. Sanitation – Carts prevent animal scavenging.
Aesthetics – Cleaner curbside appearance. Noise – Automated trucks emit less noise.
Why are special carts required?
Carts are designed to be compatible with the truck’s mechanical arm.
Should I bag my trash inside the cart?
Yes, all trash must be bagged inside the cart. This will prevent spillage when emptied, as well as preventing items getting stuck in the cart. Any trash left outside the cart will not be collected.
What if my cart gets damaged or stolen?
You are responsible for the container’s security. The city replaces containers damaged by the city’s collection equipment. Damage resulting from negligence, or abuse, will be the responsibility of the resident.
Will my bill increase to cover the cost of my new trash cart?
No. The City of Frankfort will provide (1) cart per household.
What do I do with my old trash can if I no longer want it?
Old trash cans (must be empty) may be placed out Wednesday during recycle to be picked up. Please make sure it is marked so the Street Department will know it needs to be picked up.
When will the new Automated Trash Collection begin?
The new collection service will begin November 1, 2022.
Nuevo Servicio de Basura Automatizado Viene Pronto a la Ciudad de Frankfort
GUIA DE SERVICIO
COLOCACIÓN DEL CONTENEDOR DE BASURA: cuando le entreguen su nuevo contenedor de basura, se colocará en el lado de la calle para que la entrega sea fácil y conveniente. Su sitio normal de recolección de basura será el mismo que antes, a menos que cumpla con estas regulaciones:
Los contenedores de basura NO deben colocarse debajo de árboles o canchas de baloncesto portátiles. Deben estar al menos a una distancia de (3) pies de cualquier obstrucción, incluidos postes de servicios públicos cables eléctricos de bajo altura (postes de luz), o automóviles estacionados.
ES REQUERIDO QUE USE EL CONTENEDOR DE BASURA: el sistema de recolección automatizada solo permitirá que use el contenedor de basura proporcionado por la ciudad de Frankfort.Los contenedores de basura inaccesibles no se recogerán hasta la semana siguiente. Coloque la flecha que está en la tapadera de su contenedor de basura y apuntala a la calle o el callejón.
La ciudad de Frankfort le proporcionará (1) contenedor de basura de 96 galones. Ese contenedor de basura es propiedad de la ciudad de Frankfort.
Cada contenedor de basura tendrá un número de serie que se asignará a cada residencia.
Al mudarse a una nueva dirección o al cerrar su cuenta existente, los contenedores de basura deben devolverse al Frankfort Street Department.
Para obtener más información, llame al Frankfort Street Department al 765.659.2912
Preguntas Frecuentes:
¿Cuáles son las ventajas de la Recolección Automatizada?
Seguridad – Minimizar los riesgos a los trabajadores. Costo: Siendo eficiente reduce los costos de recolección.
Facilidad para usar – Los contenedores de basura son fáciles de mover.
Higiene – Los contenedores de basura evitan que los animales rompan las bolsas.
Apariencia – Barrio y banquetas más limpias.
Ruido – Los camiones automatizados hacen menos ruido.
¿Por qué se requieren contenedores de basura especiales?
Los contenedores de basura están diseñados para ser compatibles con el brazo mecánico del camión.
¿Debo embolsar mi basura dentro del contenedor de basura?
Sí, toda la basura debe ser embolsada dentro del contenedor. Esto evitará derrames al vaciarlo y evitará que los artículos se atoren en el contenedor de basura. La basura que está fuera del contenedor de la basura, NO se recogerá.
¿Qué pasa si mi contenedor de basura se daña o me lo roban?
Usted es responsable de la seguridad del contenedor. La ciudad de Frankfort reemplaza los contenedores de basura que fueron dañados por el equipo de recolección de la ciudad de Frankfort. Los daños resultantes de negligencia o abuso de parte del residente, serária la responsabilidad del residente.
¿Mi factura aumentará para cubrir el costo de mi nuevo contenedor de basura?
No. La ciudad de Frankfort proporcionará (1) contenedor de basura por hogar.
¿Qué hago con mi bote viejo de basura si ya no lo quiero?
Los botes de basura viejos (deben estar vacíos) se pueden sacar el miércoles durante el reciclaje para que los recojan. Asegúrese de que el bote esté marcado para que el Departamento de Calle sepa que debe recogerlo.
¿Cuándo comenzará la nueva recolección de basura automatizada?
El nuevo servicio comenzará el 1 de noviembre de 2022