Taking out the trash in Bowling Green

Published:

October 11, 2022

Category:

General

Contact:

Deborah Highland West - 270-393-3642

Location:

Bowling Green, KY

Trash collection is now automated, meaning solid waste collectors will use an automated arm from the trash truck to pick up your trash bins. All trash must be in the bin and not piled on top of it or around it. Trash that is not inside the Scott Waste bin will not be picked up.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - Several changes have recently occurred with trash collection within the city limits of Bowling Green.

Here’s what you need to know to ensure your garbage is collected.

You must have a Scott Waste blue and yellow trash bin. Scott Waste will supply you with one.

Trash collection is now automated, meaning solid waste collectors will use an automated arm from the trash truck to pick up your trash bins. All trash must be in the bin and not piled on top of it or around it. Trash that is not inside the Scott Waste bin will not be picked up.

Scott Waste does still pick up one bulky item per week.

The night before your trash collection day, place the bin, within 18 inches of the curb. Place the bin 3 feet away from any obstructions on either side. The metal bar must be facing the street for the automatic arm to pick it up. The bin should be placed on level ground and away from tree branches or anything else that could be an obstacle for the automatic arm.

Many residents in the city limits have alley pick up. For questions on alley pick up, call Scott Waste.

More Information

• The bill for trash collection is listed on your Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Bill.
• By law, Warren County oversees solid waste management contracts for the entire county including within the Bowling Green city limits.
• The City of Bowling Green does not have regulatory control over who can haul residential solid waste within the city limits.
• The local number for Scott Waste is 270-783-4016. Expect hold times on phone calls. Scott Waste receives many calls daily.
• If you are physically unable to take your trash to the curb, Scott Waste will provide back door pick up. You must call and ask for a form to fill out to request this service. There is no additional charge for this service.
• Scott Waste has an exclusive agreement with the county to collect residential solid waste in Bowling Green, meaning no other companies are legally permitted to be a trash hauler within the city limits.
• Scott Waste will collect weekly from each residential unit all residential yard waste separated by the resident and placed at the curb for collection in biodegradable bags, carts, personal cans, and/or tied bundles. Bundles shall not exceed 4 feet in length and shall not weigh more than 50 lbs. The Franchisee is not required to collect residential yard waste placed at the curb in plastic bags.
• If you have any additional needs or pickups, call Scott Waste for fees and schedules.