Request Trash/Recycling Cart Size Swaps

Would you like to swap your trash/recycling cart to a different cart size? You can request a cart size swap by calling one of our GR311 Customer Service agents. 

Keep in mind that this service is for swapping carts size, and not for requesting additional carts. If you would like to request additional carts, contact one of our GR311 Customer Service agents at 311 or 616-456-3000.

Phone

Paso 1.Before you call 

Keep in mind that this service is for swapping cart size, and not for requesting additional carts. Want to request additional carts? Give us a call at 311 or 616-456-3000.

Paso 2.Choose your new cart size

Here are our available waste cart sizes:

  • 32 gallon cart*- good for small size family household. $3.05 per use
  • 64 gallon cart - ideal for a medium size family. $5.10 per use
  • 96 gallon cart - works for a large family that may not recycle $7.15 per use 

*This cart size option is only available for trash carts.

Paso 3.Prepare to pay possible fees

You're eligible for one free cart size swap every 12 months after the original date that you received your first cart.Want to request additional cart swaps during this period? We'll deduct the $15 fee from your PAYT account. Make sure to check your PAYT account balance before requesting the cart swap.

Don’t want to pay this fee?  Swap your cart out for free by visiting 201 Market. Give us a call at 311 for instructions.

Paso 4.Locate the cart number of your current cart

This number is located on the front of your cart underneath your lid.

Is this number hard to read on your cart? Can't locate this number on your cart? No worries. Our 311 agents will still be able to help you.

Paso 5.Give us a call

Request a cart swap to one of our customer service agents. Call 311 or 616-456-3000. You can call us Monday- Friday from 8 AM-5 PM. Keep in mind we're closed on weekends and holidays.

In Person

Paso 1.Before you call 

Keep in mind that this service is for swapping cart size, and not for requesting additional carts. Want to request additional carts? Give us a call at 311 or 616-456-3000.

Paso 2.Choose your new cart size

Here are our available waste cart sizes:

  • 32 gallon cart*- good for small size family household. $3.05 per use
  • 64 gallon cart - ideal for a medium size family. $5.10 per use
  • 96 gallon cart - works for a large family that may not recycle $7.15 per use 

*This cart size option is only available for trash carts.

Paso 3.Prepare to pay possible fees

You're eligible for one free cart size swap every 12 months after the original date that you received your first cart.Want to request additional cart swaps during this period? We'll deduct the $15 fee from your PAYT account. Make sure to check your PAYT account balance before requesting the cart swap.

Don’t want to pay this fee?  Swap your cart out for free by visiting 201 Market. Give us a call at 311 for instructions.

Paso 4.Locate the cart number of your current cart

This number is located on the front of your cart underneath your lid.

Is this number hard to read on your cart? Can't locate this number on your cart? No worries. Our 311 agents will still be able to help you.

Paso 5.Visit City Hall 

Visit our customer service storefront at 300 Monroe Ave NW. We are located on the "M" level of City Hall. Our 311 Customer Service agents will help you with turning your water back on. We're open Monday-Friday form 8 AM - 5 PM. Keep in mind that we're closed on weekends and holidays.

Online

We don't accept online applications for this service

Click the Phone tab of this page for instructions.

Have any other questions? You can find our number and address in the Contact Us section of this page.

Paper Form

We don't accept paper applications for this service

Click the Phone tab of this page for instructions.

Have any other questions? You can find our number and address in the Contact Us section of this page.