{"id":14011,"date":"2026-03-26T13:51:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/?p=14011"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:51:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:51:49","slug":"bulky-waste-collection-reminder-working-together-for-reliable-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mishawaka.in.gov\/es\/noticias\/bulky-waste-collection-reminder-working-together-for-reliable-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Bulky Waste Collection Reminder \u2013 Working Together for Reliable Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Bulky Waste Collection Reminder \u2013 Working Together for Reliable Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The City of Mishawaka would like to provide a helpful reminder regarding our waste collection services in partnership with Waste Management (WM).<\/p>\n<p>Since transitioning to WM service on January 1, 2025, our goal has been to provide reliable, convenient curbside service for all residents\u2014and that includes handling bulky waste items in a consistent and safe manner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Weekly Bulky Waste Pickup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Residents may place <strong>up to two (2) bulky waste items at the curb each week<\/strong> on their regular collection day.<\/p>\n<p>There is <strong>no need to schedule a separate pickup<\/strong>\u2014WM drivers will identify bulky items during service and call them in for collection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important Guidelines for Mattresses &amp; Furniture<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To ensure safe handling and compliance with our service agreement, <strong>all mattresses and upholstered furniture (couches, box springs, etc.) must be:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully <strong>wrapped in plastic<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Properly <strong>sealed<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This requirement protects both workers and equipment and helps maintain sanitary collection standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If Items Are Not Wrapped Properly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We understand mistakes can happen, but please be aware:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Items that are not properly wrapped may <strong>not be collected during regular service<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>WM will be instructed to return for a <strong>special pickup <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A<em><strong> $100 charge will be applied to the customer for that pickup<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helpful Reminders<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Follow all recycling and waste guidelines to ensure proper collection<\/li>\n<li>Keep items accessible and safely placed at the curb<\/li>\n<li>Limit bulky waste to two items per week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Need Assistance?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For questions, service requests, or additional support, residents may contact WM Customer Care directly at:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>(866) 797-9018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Additional information is also available on the City of Mishawaka website.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thank You, Mishawaka<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to provide high-quality, dependable service. 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