Frequently Asked Questions

Spring Cleanup usually occurs during the last week of March. The City informs citizens of the exact dates this will take place with a notice in the local newspaper. Residents are encouraged to use this time to dispose of a variety of household items along with yard trash. During this time residents are allowed to place oversized items by trash dumpsters in the alleys. Residents with no alley can place items near the curb. City crews will pick up the items during Spring Cleanup and take them to the landfill at no charge. The following items are not allowed in the free program: tires, cans of paint or other hazardous chemicals including motor oil, railroad ties, refrigerators, freezers or air conditioner units. Electronics such as TV’s, computers, copy machines, fax machines, DVD or VCR players, video game consoles or any other type of electronics are not allowed and must be recycled. Additionally, this program is not available to contractors or businesses.