Republic Garbage & Recycling Update

Operational Change: Right-Side Roadway Collection

To prioritize the safety of our drivers and service personnel, Republic has standardized all routes to exclusively collect materials from the right side of the roadway.

• Safety First: Drivers and collection staff are instructed not to cross lanes of traffic to service containers or collect bags. This minimizes the risk of incidents on public roads.
• Route Efficiency: Materials will be collected as the truck travels along the designated side of the street.
• Alternate Side Collection: If residents observe our trucks passing their location without collection, please advise them not to  do not be concerned. Our vehicles service one side of the road at a time and will return shortly to collect the alternate side when it is positioned on the right of the truck's path.
• One-way Streets:  This is the exception to the rule.  Collection staff will collect both sides of one-way streets only in a single pass.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we implement these important safety enhancements.

Should you have any questions regarding this procedural update, or any other questions please do not hesitate to reach out to the City at 608.348.9741 extension 2240 or email at crofooth@platteville.org.  You may also contact Republic directly at 608.348.9586.