Cart Care

Who will maintain my cart?
Department of Public Works will be responsible for repairs including but not limited to wheels, axels, lids, hinge pins, RFID tags, and replacement of carts damaged by Town plows or Town vehicles.   The trash contractor is responsible for replacement/repair of carts damaged by the contractor.   Residents are responsible for regular periodic cleaning and disinfecting the carts, properly storing the carts each week and during extended absences, and replacement of the carts due to normal wear and tear.

What if my cart is stolen?
If a cart is stolen, the resident must go to the Burrillville Police Department and file a police report.  A copy of the report must be submitted to DPW with a written request for a new cart.  Residents are allowed one Town owned replacement cart per dwelling at no charge only in the event that the cart is stolen on or before June 30, 2014.  Property owners will be required to pay for replacement Town owned carts that are stolen on or after July 1, 2014 at the Town’s cost per cart plus a $15.00 administrative fee.  No administrative charge will be assessed if the resident obtains the cart at the designated Town facility.