Due to the 4th of July holiday falling on Wednesday, trash collection from Wednesday, July 4th, through Friday, July 6th, will be a day later than usual.

The City of La Crosse Recycling Department would like to clarify information from Sunday, July 1, 2012 article about “Garbage Rules.”

1. A mailing has not been sent out as of July 1st, 2012. Residents should expect a postcard mailing the week of July 9th.
2. Trash can be placed in trash bags, but must be placed in containers when placed out for collection.
3. Corrugated cardboard can be flattened and put out next to regular trash. Boxes, such as pizza, cereal, and soda containers, must be placed in regular trash.

Please contact the City of La Crosse Recycling Department at 608-782-2082 with any questions.