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is there anything in these barrels looks like they are empty

trash collection and recycling was not in this area last night you may have placed out on wrong day.
trash collection schedule for this area is Mondays and Thursdays
recycling is on Fridays
all must be placed out the night before at 7 pm

We sure did! Followed the lead of another neighbor. Apologies. I will have mine pulled back in to property for tonight. Thanks.