Harter’s uses automated pickup so trash and recycling carts must be placed 3 feet apart to allow for the arms to get between the carts. Carts must be placed so the front of the cart is facing the road. Lids must close to avoid items falling out of the cart before they are dumped into the truck. DO NOT tie the lids shut. If lids are held closed in any fashion they will not be emptied. Nothing outside the trash or recycling carts will be picked up.