"So far, everything is going smoothly."

That's what Shelbyville public works director Mark Clanton said about the first few days of the city's new garbage schedule, which began Monday.

The department converted to a four-day, 10-hour work week in an effort to save money on fuel.

"We haven't gotten a single phone call," regarding any complaints about the new routes, Clanton said Tuesday.

The new routes are as follows -- If your current garbage day is Friday, the new pickup day is Wednesday.

If your current trash day is Tuesday and you live on Fairfield Pike from North Main Street to Deery Street, west of Deery on East Cedar, East Highland or North Jefferson Streets, or in Legends subdivision on Fairfield Pike, your new pickup day is Monday.

The most significant change is for Tuesday collection. If you live south of Madison Street, which includes North Brittain Street, East Franklin Street, East Lane Street, East Holland Street, Depot Street, Evens Street, Whitthorne Street, Park Place, North Main Street, Cherry Street, Birch Street, Forest Avenue, Sycamore Drive, Tremont Drive, Ligon Drive, Wildwood Drive, Whispering Oaks Drive, South Wall Street, Triangle Circle, Wartrace Pike, Bryant Street or Cypress Street, the new pickup day is Thursday.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday routes will stay the same except for the above exceptions. Garbage at the Shelbyville Municipal Airport and surrounding areas, such as the new Heritage Medical Center, is picked up by commerical vendors.

Any further questions about the route changes can be directed to the public works department at 684-2644.