In case you missed the announcement of the spring bulky waste cleanup schedules last month, the first of four opportunities to get rid of some big ole junk is tomorrow, Saturday, March 20.

The junk parties runs from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the following locations:

• Owl Creek School – 375 N. Rupple Rd.
• Shaver Foods – (Behind Randall Tyson Track complex) at 1367 S. Beechwood Ave.

There are limitations on what can be accepted, see below for details on the requirements.

Items allowed:
Couches, chairs, mattresses, large appliances; such as, refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, carpet, padding, vinyl flooring, drywall, paneling (limited amounts only, no contractors allowed), lawn mowers, hot water heaters, plumbing fixtures.

Items not allowed:
Household Hazardous Wastes; such as, paint, thinners, solvents, batteries, cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, automotive fluids, etc., household garbage, commercial garbage, medical waste, dirt, rocks, brush, leaves and grass, tires.

Only one freon-bearing appliance will be accepted for free. Additional appliances are $20 each to cover freon removal costs.

Full Spring Schedule

Ward 4 – Saturday, March 20 – 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Owl Creek School at 375 N. Rupple Rd. and Shaver Foods (Behind Randall Tyson Track complex) at 1367 S. Beechwood Ave.

Ward 3 – Saturday, April 10 – 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Elks Lodge at 4444 N. Crossover and Vandergriff Elementary at 2975 E. Township St. (Enter off Mission and exit out on Township)

Ward 1 – Saturday, April 24 – 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Root Elementary at 1529 E. Mission Blvd. and Solid Waste & Recycling Facility at 1560 S. Happy Hollow Road

Ward 2 – Saturday, May 1 – 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Woodland Jr. High School at 7 E. Poplar (front parking lot) and Center St. Church of Christ at 310 W. Center St.

For more information please contact the Solid Waste and Recycling Office at (479) 575-8398.