I’ve seen some of my neighbors in El Paso put their address, or at least the number, on their trash cans. Seems like\u00a0 a good idea but, is it allowed? It depends …<\/p>\n
According to El Paso Water<\/a>, (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\u00a0cover the serial number<\/a> or the city logo,<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Who Picks Up Trash In El Paso County?<\/p>\n El Paso Water handles trash pickup within the city limits. Throughout the county, there are several – for example: the Lower Valley Water District <\/a>handles “parts of Socorro, San Elizario, Clint, Fabens and other unincorporated areas of the county”. (EPMatters<\/a>)<\/p>\n Those folks can mark their cans but not on the lids<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0What About Other Trash Services Around El Paso?<\/p>\n Not sure.<\/p>\n El Paso Disposal<\/a> services areas within El Paso County, including Anthony, Canutillo, East Montana, Tornillo, Vinton, Westway and Horizon City. The company\u2019s website doesn\u2019t address labeling bins with and officials couldn\u2019t be reached for comment. –\u00a0EPMatters<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: High Winds Halt Recyclable Bin Pickup<\/a><\/p>\n