How do i find out about trash and recycling stuff?

Call the city or township's public works department and ask. They'll tell you the pickup schedule, what gets picked up, and if there are any extra fees. You can also check the city's website - most have trash and recycling info under services or public works. If it's a private service, ask the seller who they use and what it costs. In some areas you have to arrange your own pickup, which can be a pain. Just confirm before you buy so there's no surprises.

If your town (or the place you are house hunting) has a local public works department, I would start there.