Ward 3 cleanup to be held Saturday
Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2008
The Ward 3 Spring Bulky Waste Clean Up will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elks Lodge, 4444 N. Crossover, and Vandergriff Elementary, 2975 E. Township St.
There are limitations on what can be accepted. Only one Freon-bearing appliance is allowed per household. Residents must bring a copy of a current city water bill for verification of residency in order to drop off items.
Items that are allowed: couches, chairs and mattresses; large appliances such as, refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers; carpet, padding, vinyl flooring, drywall and paneling (limited amounts only, no contractors allowed ); lawn mowers, water heaters and plumbing fixtures; and e- waste such as televisions, computers and cell phones. E-waste items can only be dropped off at the Vandergriff Elementary location.
Items not allowed: household hazardous wastes such as paint, thinners, solvents, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, cleaning chemicals and automotive fluids; household garbage, commercial garbage, medical waste, dirt, rocks, brush, leaves and grass; and tires.
Washington County operates a household hazardous waste collection center and a tire trailer. The site is located at 2615 Brink Drive in south Fayetteville and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center can be reached at 444-1725.
For more information about the bulky waste cleanup, call 575-8398 or visit www. accessfayetteville. org.
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