COMMERCIAL SANITATION REGULATIONS
Commercial Sanitation Regulations
The City of Forest Park, by code passed by the elected officials, has designated Waste Management to handle all commercial waste generated within the city, except for certain items listed under the residential list of items not collected by the City. All other waste shall be collected and disposed of by the City or its designated contractor unless such items are beyond our capability, in which case a plan for removal must be submitted to the Director of Public Works for approval in advance of disposal.
- All containers, for health and sanitary reasons shall have closed lids at all times except when loading or unloading.
- Please visit Waste Management's website for a list of commercial sanitation services and fees. www.wm.com or call 404-794-6707
- Waste Management will only collect waste, cardboard, etc. that is inside the container. It is the responsibility of the business to place the material inside the container. If waste, cardboard, etc. is piled around the container it is suggested the customer increase the size of the container or increase the number of collections per week. There will be additional charges and documentation of each incident.
- If the container is blocked and the driver cannot access the container for collection, there will be an additional charge to return to site.
Cardboard Recycling
Waste Management will provide the container and Pratt Recycling will provide the service. The container will be an 8 yd. FI. Container.
Construction Roll-off Containers
Waste Management will have exclusive rights to offer compactor and roll-off container service directly to customers within the City limits. These services can be set up by contacting WM at 404-794-6707 or visit: www.wm.com
