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Ask the Expert :
As part of the Town of Jupiter ’ s new contract with Waste Management , all Jupiter residents currently receiving individual curbside trash service on scheduled pickup days will receive a new 64-gallon trash cart in early 2023 unless they requested the larger 96-gallon cart . These new carts will allow for automated pickup , and with this change the Town knows residents may have questions . Thomas Hernandez , the Director of Engineering answered some of the most frequently asked questions below .
1 . When will I receive my new cart ? Carts will be delivered in late January or early February of 2023 . 2 . When should I start using the new cart ? The new carts should be used beginning with the first scheduled pick-up in March of 2023 . 3 . Do we have to use the Waste Management bin exclusively ?
Yes . All residents will need to exclusively use the cart provided by Waste Management for trash as it meets the specifications required for the automated and semi-automated pick-up system used on the Waste Management trucks .
4 . Can I get two carts ?
All residents have the option of receiving either a 64-gallon or 96-gallon cart per the Town ’ s contract with Waste Management . Additional carts can be purchased from Waste Management directly . In the near future , Waste Management will provide additional information on how to purchase an additional cart or how to switch to a larger cart .
5 . Why do I have to use the new cart ?
Waste Management is switching to automated and semi-automated pick-up , meaning the trucks that will be used have hydraulic equipment that picks up the cart and dumps it into the truck . In Abacoa where the alleys are too small to accommodate fully automated service , new trucks will still perform rear load service . However , hydraulic equipment will assist the Waste Management staff dump the cart contents into the back of the truck . The new carts meet the specifications required for this automated and semi-automated pick-up system .
6 . What do I do with my old can ( s )?
Residents will need to utilize the new carts provided by Waste Management for their garbage pickup as they meet the specifications required for the automated and semiautomated pick-up system used on the Waste Management trucks . Residents may retain their existing cans for vegetative waste use / pickup . Waste Management is creating a plan to collect unwanted can ( s ). They are looking into the possibility of recycling these cans once collected .
7 . Will recycling be changing as well ? No . Residents will continue to use the same bins they currently use for recycling .
New Town Business Newsletter to Launch in January
In January , the Town will launch its newest newsletter aimed at providing assistance to Jupiter businesses . The quarterly newsletter will feature tips and success stories from the Town ’ s Business Community Liaison .
The Business Community Liaison , which was established in 2022 based upon a Town Strategic Initiative to “ support the business community ,” is dedicated to helping Jupiter businesses navigate Town processes and regulations in order to assist the local business community address needs related to projects and issues that require Town support and processing .
To sign up for the business newsletter , please visit www . jupiter . fl . us / Business .
BUSINESS COMMUNITY LIAISON
Don ’ t Miss Your Opportunity to Partner with the Town in 2023
The Town ’ s sponsorship program features a wide range of opportunities - from annual sponsorships to single events - for businesses of every size and budget . Check out the booklet today at www . jupiter . fl . us / Sponsorships . The Beacon sponsorship gives businesses the opportunity to be spotlighted at four of the Town ’ s largest events including the Towns ’ largest hometown celebration , the Jupiter Jubilee . Sign up today and get your business in front of Jupiter residents ! For more information on sponsorship opportunities , contact Kate Pokorny at katep @ jupiter . fl . us or 561-741-2365 .
The Town would like to thank our 2022 Beacon Partners , who helped make our events of this past year so successful .
Family Autism Day April 22 Join the Jupiter Police Department for a free , inclusive community event filled with resources and fun . For more information , visit www . jupiter . fl . us / AutismDay .
TOWN CALENDAR Dates and times are subject to change and can be confirmed through the provided website links .
TOWN HALL PUBLIC MEETINGS 7:00 pm • 561-746-5134 • www . jupiter . fl . us / Agendas
MAJOR TOWN EVENTS & CLOSINGS
Regular Town Council Meeting January 3 & 17 • February 7 & 21 • March 7 & 21
Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting January 10 • February 14 • March 14
Jupiter Jubilee Saturday , February 4
Touch A Truck- Easter Edition Friday , March 31
New Years Observed Monday , January 2 , Closed
Martin Luther King Jr . Day Monday , January 16 , Closed
Presidents Day February 20 , Closed
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE PUBLIC HEARINGS
10:00 am • 561-741-2477 • www . jupiter . fl . us / Code
Code Compliance Special Magistrate Hearings January 11 • February 15 • March 15
• Visit www . jupiter . fl . us / Calendar for a listing of events and happenings in the Jupiter area .
• Visit www . jupiter . fl . us / Live to view live meetings for Town Council , Community Redevelopment Agency Commission and Planning and Zoning Commission .
Please check our website for meeting locations . CRA meetings will be scheduled as needed .
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