Keeping Dickson litter-free is everyone's responsibility, residences and businesses alike. Litter comes from uncovered household garbage cans, improperly containerized curbside trash, early putouts, uncovered business refuse containers, loading and unloading areas, parking lots without trash receptacles, construction sites and areas without proper trash receptacles, motorists, and pedestrians. Littering In order to keep Dickson beautiful, we ask everyone to avoid throwing litter such as papers, cigarette butts, bottles, cans, matcxhbooks, galss, garbage, and other refuse onto streets, sidewalks, yards, parks, median strips, vacant lots, parking lots, refuse storage areas, or other public or private property. Such littering is illegal and subject to fines. The containers should have covers which are used to prevent noticable odors, insects, loose or blowing objects.
Lids also prevent animals from getting in the container.
Household Junk - Neatly place all household junk intended for collection at the curbside on the regular collection day. You should haul these items to one of the are landfills or proper disposal sites. Yard Debris - Put grass clippings in large plastic bags specifically designed for heavier yard waste and place bags at the curbside. Please cut tree limbs and branches in approximately six-foot lengths, neatly stacked and place these at curbside for collection. The City is not responsible for the collection of materials from contractor's jobs.