Republic Services waste and recycle haulers will begin on August 4, 2019. During the Week of July 29 - August 4, 2019, they will be delivering waste and recycling containers to your home. You will receive a 95-gallon waste container and a 95-gallon recycling container. Recycling will be collected every other week and waste will be collected weekly. You will be receiving a Welcome Packet from Republic Services with more information such as exchanging your garbage container for one that fits your needs (recycling containers are a fixed 95-gallon and will not be exchangeable), how to sign up for yard waste containers, what to expect during collection days, along with other information. Your collection day may change and maps will be provided to indicate what day Republic will collect your waste and recycling. We will have sample carts available for display at the City Center on July 29, if you would like to compare sizes of waste receptacles; exchanges for waste containers will take place during August and September. The City Council and Staff would also like to thank you for your patience during this transition. We are doing everything we can to make this as easy as possible for the residents. If you have questions or concerns, please call Republic directly at 763-259-5535 or email them at forestlake@republicservices.com. You can also find further information at the following website: www.cityofforestlake.com/recycling