Ward 4 to host Bulky Waste Clean up on Saturday, March 14th

03/06/2009

Bulky Waste Clean ups designed to accept large bulky items only

Alderwomen Shirley Lucas and Sarah Lewis would like to announce that Ward 4 will host a Spring Bulky Waste Clean up on Saturday,  March 14th, 2009 from 7:00 am until 2:00 pm at the following locations: 

Ozark Electric Parking Lot (West Entrance) 3641 Wedington Dr.

Shaver Foods Parking Lot (Behind Randall Tyson Track Complex) 1367 S. Beechwood 

E-Scrap Recycling: Recycling of E-Scrap including T.V.’s, computers and all corresponding equipment will be offered through these bulky waste clean ups.  Please bring E-Scrap items to the Shaver Foods site only. 

There are limitations on what can be accepted, see below for details on the requirements.  Limit one (1) freon bearing appliance per household.  You must bring your current City water bill for verification of residency in order to drop off items.

Items allowed:                                                                                   

Couches, chairs, mattresses, large appliances, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, carpet, padding, vinyl flooring, drywall, paneling (Limited amounts only, no contractors allowed), lawn mowers, hot water heaters, plumbing fixtures.   E-Scrap: T.V’s, Computers, corresponding equipment (Available at Shaver Foods location only                                              

Items not allowed:

Household Hazardous Wastes; such as, paint, thinners, solvents, batteries, cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, automotive fluids, etc., household garbage, commercial garbage,  medical waste, dirt, rocks, brush, leaves and grass, tires.

Washington County operates a Household Hazardous Waste Collection center and a tire trailer.  The site is located at 2615 Brink Dr. in south Fayetteville.  The hours of operation are Mon. thru Fri. from 8:00am to 4:00pm.  The phone number is 444-1725.

For more information please call the Solid Waste and Recycling Division at 575-8398