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WM (Waste Management) is converting garbage collection to an automated system and will deliver new trash carts to homes in South Fayette starting the week of April 22.

When will I receive my new trash cart?

WM will deliver one free garbage cart to every South Fayette home that receives curbside collection. Delivery starts the week of April 22 and will take about a week to 10 business days to complete throughout the township. The timeline could take longer; we appreciate your patience and flexibility during this process.

Please start using the new cart on the first garbage collection day after you receive the cart. Here are the instructions and information that will come with your cart.

How do I dispose of old garbage cans?

Store-bought garbage cans cannot be used for automated collection. If you would like to dispose of an unused can, you can mark it “TRASH” or "TAKE AS TRASH" and place it at the curb for WM to collect on your regular collection day. The company delivering the new carts will NOT take your old garbage cans.

How do I change the size of my cart?

The default size of the garbage cart is 96 gallons (unless special arrangements have been made). Other available sizes are 64 gallons and 35 gallons. If you wish to swap out the size of your cart, you can contact WM at least 60 days AFTER initial delivery by calling 1-800-866-4460 and saying “SERVICE CHANGE.” This WM video discusses how to choose the right size cart for your household.

Find more answers to FAQs on the township website.