Michigantown residents will have an opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items during Fall Town Cleanup Day on Monday, Nov. 16.
Residents should place their trash out the weekend before pickup. Collection will take place Monday, Nov. 16.
Items allowed for pickup include:
- Large appliances, including stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers and water heaters
- Freezers and refrigerators, provided compressors have been removed
- Large furniture
- Carpet cut into small pieces and tied with string
- Bagged or boxed items, with no loose items placed at the curb
- Dry paint cans with lids, provided the paint is dried out or the cans are empty
Items not allowed include:
- Construction materials, shingles, wood panels, doors, windows, siding, bricks, cement and drywall
- Yard waste, rocks, grass, tree branches and leaves
- Wet paint
- Oil, gas, medical waste, tires and auto parts
- Chemicals
- Burn barrels
- Electronics, including televisions, computers, printers and stereos
Yard waste and organic materials may be taken to the compost pile at the Sewage Plant. Wet paint, oil, chemicals and electronics can be taken to the Frankfort Street Department for disposal.
Residents should ensure items are placed out the weekend before the scheduled pickup and follow the listed guidelines for accepted materials.