Fall Clean-up Events Start Tomorrow
City’s Department of Public Works (9217 51st Avenue) will be open for City residents the last two Saturdays in October from 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Cleanup days are available for City of College Park residents only; you must show proof of residency in the City of College Park to participate.
Residents may drop-off bulky trash, yard waste, and electronics for recycling. Electronics that may be recycled include, but are not limited to: TVs, computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, VCRs, CD, DVD & MP3 players, cell phones & PDAs, printers, scanners, fax machines, telephones, radios, stereos, electric tools, game systems, handheld games, microwaves, and cords/cables.
Hazardous materials will not be accepted (shingles, propane tanks, paint, etc.).
Residents may dispose of one of each of the following items per year (for free): air conditioners, heat pumps, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators. Tires will incur a disposal fee of $4.00 each.
Wood mulch and SMARTLEAF® screened compost will also be available;
you don’t need to be a resident in order to purchase. Wood mulch is $12.00 per cubic yard and compost is $28.00 per cubic yard (prices include tax).
On-site document shredding will be on
October 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Donation tax receipts will be provided upon request.
Help Make A Difference Today
GreenDrop is an organization selected by the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the National Federation of the Blind and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Philadelphia, to raise funds through the generation and collection of donated clothing and household items. They accept clothing, household items, kitchenware, games/toys, small appliances, electronics, sporting goods, books, CDs/DVDs, and baby items. GreenDrop does NOT accept tube TVs and tube computer monitors, upholstered furniture, mattresses, or large appliances. Please click on the following for the full lists of acceptable and unacceptable items.
Donation receipts will be provided upon request.
Announcements, Public Works | Fazlul Kabir October 21, 2016
