The Solid Waste Department is still offering free drop-offs at the landfill to residents during the May Madness Spring Cleanup. This past Tuesday, 132 people brought a total of 105,500 pounds to the landfill, which is up from last week’s 117 people bringing 80,060 pounds. Since the free drop-offs were first offered on May 4th, a total of 335 people have dropped off a total of 231,020 pounds of trash.
Residents can drop off any bulk items and/or building material at the Walker Road Landfill (920 11th Street) for FREE every Tuesday throughout the month of May.
As part of the Clean Streets Matter initiative, the landfill wants to offer residents free disposal of items such as sinks, tubs, cabinets, sofas, chairs, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, mattresses, etc. Normally, the disposal limit is 500 pounds per calendar month at a rate of $34.09 per ton. Those fees will be waved May 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Residents must show a valid driver’s license.
The landfill does NOT accept yard debris, liquids, light bulbs or batteries. Tires can also be dropped off, but are not part of the free drop-off. Tires will require the usual fee to cover costs for transportation, since they are sent to another facility.
Normal hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. For more information, call (478) 751- 9296.