No they do not need to be in trash barrels as long as the trash bags are not over the 90 gallon limit in total

Can we get a DPW verified official answer to this?
Thanks

Trash bags, below 90 gallons and under the 50 pound limits, will be picked up as long as they are in compliance with other rules such as no yard waste, cardboard, rigid plastics etc. The Department of Public Works recommends placing trash bags in a trash barrel due to potential wild animals or rodent problems. If trash is not collected please feel free to contact our office so we can work with you to determine the reason. The Recycling Coordinator has been extremely helpful in working with residents to correct these problems.

Thanks for your quick response!