I’ve seen some of my neighbors in El Paso put their address, or at least the number, on their trash cans. Seems like a good idea but, is it allowed? It depends …
According to El Paso Water, (if you “ain’t from ’round here”, EP Water oversees the sanitation department), they’re fine with you tagging your trash. You just can’t cover the serial number or the city logo,
As windy as it gets around here, that’s not a bad idea. It’s also a good idea considering there are peeps missing their own trash cans who will totally help themselves to yours.
The same goes for the blue, recycling bins. Except, on my bins anyway, the blue recycling one doesn’t have the city logo on it. It just says “El Paso” so, I assume, that part can’t be covered.
Who Picks Up Trash In El Paso County?
El Paso Water handles trash pickup within the city limits. Throughout the county, there are several – for example: the Lower Valley Water District handles “parts of Socorro, San Elizario, Clint, Fabens and other unincorporated areas of the county”. (EPMatters)
Those folks can mark their cans but not on the lids.
What About Other Trash Services Around El Paso?
Not sure.
El Paso Disposal services areas within El Paso County, including Anthony, Canutillo, East Montana, Tornillo, Vinton, Westway and Horizon City. The company’s website doesn’t address labeling bins with and officials couldn’t be reached for comment. – EPMatters
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They also handle parts of Otero and Dona Ana counties. If you want to reach EP Disposal, call 915-772-7495. I was going to and get an answer but the boss said to come next door and that he’s buying so, I’m out.
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