English Rentals Trash Service – Frequently Asked Questions
English Rentals and Trash Service features once-a-week trash collection. Other sanitation services include
20- and 30-yard roll-off dumpsters, and commercial trash pickup. We provide local, friendly, and reliable
trash collection services. Below are answers to our most commonly asked questions.
What can I put in my trash cart?
- Bagged and tied regular household trash
- Small appliances (e.g., blenders, coffee makers)
- Small tree twigs (less than 50% of cart capacity)
- Broken down boxes
What am I NOT to put in my trash cart?
- Household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, automotive fluids, car batteries, etc.)
- Items too large to fit in your cart (no bulky items)
- Hot embers or ashes, flammable items, fireworks
- Rocks, concrete, or dirt
- Construction, remodeling, or demolition debris (ask us about our roll-off services)
- Unprotected needles and sharps
- Lithium-ion batteries
- Car parts
Trash Cart Details
- All trash carts are the property of English Rentals Trash Service and are assigned to your service address.
What if my cart is not big enough?
- Service includes one 96-gallon cart per household. We allow up to 3 bags free of charge. Any additional bags will be $0.40/bag. If extra capacity is required, additional carts are available for a fee.
How should I prepare my cart for pick up?
- Bag and tie all trash before placing it in the cart
- Place the cart at the curb by 5:00 AM on your scheduled collection day or the night before
- Make sure carts are not obstructed by trees, mailboxes, or vehicles
- Face the cart toward the street with the lid fully closed
How do I care for my trash cart?
- Only place acceptable items in the cart
- Do not overfill; the lid MUST close
- Limit total weight to 100 pounds or less
- Store carts in a convenient, secure location
- Rinse carts as needed using a garden hose; Simple Green is recommended for cleaning and deodorizing
When will my trash be collected?
- Carts must be at the curb by 5:00 AM on your scheduled day
- Pickup times may vary due to route adjustments and new customers
- If a delay or rescheduling occurs, notification will be sent via email or text message
When is payment due?
- Payments are due on the 1st of the month of each billing cycle, unless otherwise arranged
- Receipts are emailed to the address on file at the time of transaction
- Any additional fees will appear on the monthly invoice
- Customers are encouraged to pay via bank account or debit card to avoid a 4% credit card surcharge
How do I cancel or change my service?
- If you wish to cancel or change your service, contact us at any time. Upon cancellation, if a balance is owed, the account will be charged up to the point of cancellation. Carts or dumpsters will be retrieved within one week.
What if I have a trash cart from another provider?
- If you have carts from Wheat State, Villalobos, or Moran, please contact us at customerservice@englishrentals.net. We will provide a replacement cart branded for English Rentals and Trash Service.
- Carts branded by another company, not mentioned above, cannot be emptied by our drivers.
What about Holidays?
- English Rentals will not pick up trash on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- If your trash day falls on a holiday, it will be picked up on the next business day.
Thank You
We appreciate the trust and support of our customers and
are committed to delivering consistent, friendly service.