Unofficial University Heights Rubbish & Recycling Schedule 2026 App

An unofficial web application that helps residents of University Heights find their next rubbish and recycling pickup dates for 2026.

How to run the app locally

1. Open index.html in your web browser (or run a local server, e.g. python3 -m http.server 8000).
2. Enter your street name in the search box (e.g., "Cedar").
3. Click "Find Schedule" or press Enter.
4. The app will display:
   • Rubbish Pickup (Weekly) — Your next rubbish pickup date.
   • Recycling Pickup (Route A/B Weeks) — Your next recycling pickup date (every other week).
   • Your Route (A or B), standard pickup day, and any holiday schedule adjustments.
   • Links to add the next pickup to your Google Calendar.

New Schedule (Effective June 1, 2026)

Starting June 1, 2026, the pickup schedule changed:

• Rubbish — Picked up every week on your designated day.
• Recycling — Picked up every other week on Route A or B weeks.
• Route A weeks start the week of June 8; Route B weeks start the week of June 1.

How It Works

• The app is a static web page (index.html, script.js, styles.css, data.js). It runs entirely in your browser and does not require a backend server.
• Data: Route information, street assignments, and the 2026 holiday calendar are hardcoded in data.js based on the official PDF documents provided by the city.
• Logic:
  • Rubbish is scheduled every week on the street's designated day (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday).
  • Recycling follows the A/B cycle. January 5, 2026 is a reference A week. Even-numbered weeks from that date are A weeks, odd-numbered weeks are B weeks.
  • For both rubbish and recycling, the app checks the 2026 holiday calendar. If a weekday holiday falls on or before your pickup day in the same week, the pickup is delayed by one day.

Simulation Mode (Testing)

The application includes a hidden simulation mode to test dates in 2026 (useful if you are running the app before June 2026 or want to verify future schedules).

To enable it:

1. Open your browser's Developer Console (usually F12 or Right Click -> Inspect -> Console).
2. Type enableTesting() and press Enter.
3. A "Date Simulation" panel will appear, allowing you to simulate "Today" as any date in 2026.

Running a Local Server

The app works by opening index.html directly in a browser, but you can also serve it locally:

python3 -m http.server 8000

Then open http://localhost:8000.

Data Sources

• 2026 Rubbish Routes PDF
• 2026 Recycling Schedule PDF
• Rubbish Pickup Schedule
• Recycling Pickup Schedule
• Service Department Website

Extracted data is also available as markdown: rubbish_routes.md and recycling_schedule.md.

Disclaimer

This app is unofficial and for informational purposes only. Please refer to the official city website and communications for the most up-to-date information regarding waste management and schedule changes.