diff --git a/packages/announcements.yaml b/packages/announcements.yaml
index 526d3a1..003a93f 100644
--- a/packages/announcements.yaml
+++ b/packages/announcements.yaml
@@ -177,31 +177,6 @@ automation:
             state: 'off'
         sequence:
         - service: script.daily_briefing
-        - if:
-          - condition: state
-            entity_id: sensor.garbage_collection_large_pickup
-            state: '1'
-          then:
-          - service: script.text_notify
-            data:
-              type: alert
-              who: "all"
-              title: "Garbage Collection - Unlimited"
-              message: "Tomorrow is large trash pickup day. Please take out all large items, and don't forget the trash can!"
-              tag: garbage-unlimited
-          else:
-          - if:
-            - condition: state
-              entity_id: sensor.garbage_collection
-              state: '1'
-            then:
-            - service: script.text_notify
-              data:
-                type: alert
-                who: "all"
-                title: "Garbage Collection - Regular"
-                message: "Tomorrow is regular trash pickup day. Make sure the trash can is taken to the curb!"
-                tag: garbage-regular
       - conditions:
         - condition: and
           conditions:
@@ -212,19 +187,6 @@ automation:
             state: 'off'
         sequence:
         - service: script.nightly_briefing
-        - if:
-          - condition: state
-            entity_id: sensor.garbage_collection
-            attribute: days
-            state: '7'
-          then:
-          - service: script.text_notify
-            data:
-              type: alert
-              who: "all"
-              title: "Retrieve Garbage Can"
-              message: "Garbage has been collected. Don't forget to move the trash can back to the house!"
-              tag: garbage-retrieve
 
   - id: d7641b5e-3cbb-4fb3-b6ed-5edf3157b88d
     alias: Kallen Briefing Location Change
diff --git a/templates/speech/daily_briefing.yaml b/templates/speech/daily_briefing.yaml
index c1586ce..4dc5b54 100644
--- a/templates/speech/daily_briefing.yaml
+++ b/templates/speech/daily_briefing.yaml
@@ -124,29 +124,6 @@
           "The developer has informed me that I must inform you of the following informational information. ",
         ] | random }}
 
-        {% if is_state('sensor.garbage_collection_large_pickup','1') %}
-          'Tomorrow is the monthly unlimited garbage pickup. Make sure to take out all large garbage items tonight, and do not forget the trash can!'
-        {% elif is_state('sensor.garbage_collection','1') %}
-          {{ [
-          'Do not forget to take the trash bin to the curb, tomorrow is trash pickup day.',
-          'Make sure to take the trash out. No, I do not mean Tony.',
-          'Tomorrow is a big day for the garbage men. Make sure you do not let them down! Take the trash out!'
-          ] | random }}
-        {% endif %}
-
-        {% set gc = state_attr('sensor.garbage_collection','days') %}
-        {% if gc == 7 %}
-          {{ [
-          'Do not forget to bring the trash can back from the curb.',
-          'The trash can will feel lonely if you leave it at the curb all night.'
-          ] | random }}
-        {% elif gc == 6 %}
-          {{ [
-          'If you have not already, please remember to bring the garbage can back from the sidewalk.',
-          'Just in case you forgot, it is time to bring the garbage can back to the house before it gets lonely.'
-          ] | random }}
-        {% endif %}
-
         {% if is_state('binary_sensor.evening','on') %}
           {% if is_state('sensor.anniversary_tony_s_birthday','0') %}
             Hope you had a happy birthday Tony!
diff --git a/templates/speech/morning_briefing.yaml b/templates/speech/morning_briefing.yaml
index 80f9ea4..a05c9b9 100644
--- a/templates/speech/morning_briefing.yaml
+++ b/templates/speech/morning_briefing.yaml
@@ -175,31 +175,6 @@
       {% endif %}
     </p>
 
-    <p>
-      {% if is_state('sensor.garbage_collection_large_pickup','1') %}
-        'Tomorrow is the monthly unlimited garbage pickup. Make sure to take out all large garbage items tonight, and do not forget the trash can!'
-      {% elif is_state('sensor.garbage_collection','1') %}
-        {{ [
-        'Do not forget to take the trash bin to the curb, tomorrow is trash pickup day.',
-        'Make sure to take the trash out. No, I do not mean Tony.',
-        'Tomorrow is a big day for the garbage men. Make sure you do not let them down! Take the trash out!'
-        ] | random }}
-      {% endif %}
-
-      {% set gc = state_attr('sensor.garbage_collection','days') %}
-      {% if gc == 7 %}
-        {{ [
-        'Do not forget to bring the trash can back from the curb.',
-        'The trash can will feel lonely if you leave it at the curb all night.'
-        ] | random }}
-      {% elif gc == 6 %}
-        {{ [
-        'If you have not already, please remember to bring the garbage can back from the sidewalk.',
-        'Just in case you forgot, it is time to bring the garbage can back to the house before it gets lonely.'
-        ] | random }}
-      {% endif %}
-    </p>
-
     <p>
       {% if is_state('input_boolean.sports_updates','on') %}
         {% if is_state('sensor.michigan_wolverines','PRE') %}
diff --git a/templates/speech/nightly_briefing.yaml b/templates/speech/nightly_briefing.yaml
index 1555ed4..87a2c7c 100644
--- a/templates/speech/nightly_briefing.yaml
+++ b/templates/speech/nightly_briefing.yaml
@@ -93,26 +93,6 @@
       {% endif %}
     </p>
 
-    <p>
-      {% if is_state('sensor.garbage_collection_large_pickup','1') %}
-        'Tomorrow is the monthly unlimited garbage pickup. Make sure to take out all large garbage items tonight, and do not forget the trash can!'
-      {% elif is_state('sensor.garbage_collection','1') %}
-        {{ [
-        'Do not forget to take the trash bin to the curb, tomorrow is trash pickup day.',
-        'Make sure to take the trash out. No, I do not mean Tony.',
-        'Tomorrow is a big day for the garbage men. Make sure you do not let them down! Take the trash out!'
-        ] | random }}
-      {% endif %}
-
-      {% set gc = state_attr('sensor.garbage_collection','days') %}
-      {% if gc == 7 %}
-        {{ [
-        'Do not forget to bring the trash can back from the curb.',
-        'The trash can will feel lonely if you leave it at the curb all night.'
-        ] | random }}
-      {% endif %}
-    </p>
-
     <p>
       {% if is_state('input_boolean.sports_updates','on') %}
         {% if is_state('sensor.michigan_wolverines','PRE') %}
diff --git a/templates/speech/welcome_home.yaml b/templates/speech/welcome_home.yaml
index 93abdba..e34522f 100644
--- a/templates/speech/welcome_home.yaml
+++ b/templates/speech/welcome_home.yaml
@@ -118,33 +118,6 @@
         {% endif %}
     </p>
 
-    <p>
-      {% if is_state('sensor.garbage_collection_large_pickup','1') %}
-        'Tomorrow is the monthly unlimited garbage pickup. Make sure to take out all large garbage items tonight, and do not forget the trash can!'
-      {% elif is_state('sensor.garbage_collection','1') %}
-        {{ [
-        'Do not forget to take the trash bin to the curb, tomorrow is trash pickup day.',
-        'Make sure to take the trash out. No, I do not mean Tony.',
-        'Tomorrow is a big day for the garbage men. Make sure you do not let them down! Take the trash out!'
-        ] | random }}
-      {% endif %}
-
-      {% set gc = state_attr('sensor.garbage_collection','days') %}
-      {% if gc == 7 %}
-        {{ [
-        'Do not forget to bring the trash can back from the curb.',
-        'The trash can will feel lonely if you leave it at the curb all night.'
-        ] | random }}
-      {% elif gc == 6 %}
-        {% if is_state('binary_sensor.morning','on') or is_state('binary_sensor.midday','on') %}
-          {{ [
-          'If you have not already, please remember to bring the garbage can back from the sidewalk.',
-          'Just in case you forgot, it is time to bring the garbage can back to the house before it gets lonely.'
-          ] | random }}
-        {% endif %}
-      {% endif %}
-    </p>
-
     <p>
       {% if is_state('light.living_room_lights','on') %}
         {% if is_state('binary_sensor.early_night_mode','on') %}