City’s Spring cleanup begins this week

The City of Carbondale will conduct the annual Residential Spring cleanup Program beginning May 1.

The program serves single-family dwellings up to and including four-unit buildings. The Spring cleanup Program allows residents to dispose of household items and general rubbish.

To participate, place your household rubbish at the curbside no earlier than five days prior to your collection day and no later than 7 a.m. on your collection day. Household items will be collected from the curbside on Fridays, based on the following schedule:

Monday’s Refuse Route — May 1

All residences east of the Canadian National (CN) railroad tracks.

Tuesday’s Refuse Route — May 8

All residences located east of Little Crab Orchard Creek and west of South Oakland Avenue, and all residents south of West Main St. up to and including Chautauqua Street (excluding residences along South Oakland Ave.)

Wednesday’s Refuse Route — May 15

All residences located west of the CN railroad tracks, from South Oakland Avenue east and from West Main Street south. And all residences from West Main Street north and North Oakland Avenue east, up to and including West Sycamore Street, as well as residences on North Baine Drive; All residents west of the CNRR tracks, east of Little Crab Orchard Creek, and south of West Chautauqua Street (excluding residences on Chautauqua St.)

Thursday’s Refuse Route — May 22

All residences west of the CN railroad tracks, north of West Sycamore Street (excluding residences located along West Sycamore St. and North Baine Dr.) and all residences west of Little Crab Orchard Creek.

The following items will NOT be collected as part of this program:

• Electronics such as computers and computer accessories; televisions and TV accessories; MP3 and iPod players.

• Tires, appliances, or yard waste — these items can be disposed of by the City’s Landscape & Special Waste Sticker Program.

• Hazardous materials, including paint, oil, gasoline, car batteries, pesticides, and other chemicals.

• Contractor’s remodeling or construction debris — residents or contractors must dispose of these items using private haulers.

If you have any questions, contact the Maintenance and Environmental Services Office at 618-457-3275.