A program that collects the paper from people’s homes as a special garbage pick up. It is called that because the paper is being collected at the curb.

collection of compostables, recyclables, or trash at the edge of a sidewalk in front of a residence or shop.

a method of collecting recyclable materials from generators such as households. Generators keep recyclable materials separate from their other wastes, and place them at the curb for pickup by a designated collection vehicle.