Waste Connections and the city are hosting the annual Neighbor Helping Neighbor Big Taylor Cleanup Event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25.
There are two locations where Taylor residents can drop off bulk garbage items – 1302 Welch St. and 1424 N. Main St.
Residents may deposit the items for free by showing proof of residence such as a water bill or valid identification.
“Neighbor Helping Neighbor is about strengthening the bonds that make Taylor a resilient and caring community. When volunteers show up for one another, it reminds us of what is possible when a city comes together with purpose,” said Diana Phillips, president of Greater Taylor Community Foundation.
The Big Taylor Cleanup provides residents with a free opportunity to dispose of large, hard-to-remove items, which must be placed curbside. Volunteers will not enter homes or backyards. To arrange a pickup or refer a neighbor who needs assistance, residents may call 512-906-8444.
Acceptable items: · Bulky items: furniture, stoves, water tanks, washers and dryers · Appliances: AC units, freezers and refrigerators (must have CFC – removal tag) · Lawn Mowers: Must have fuel and oil completely drained · Yard Trimmings: Must be bagged or bundled · Limbs & Brush: Tied in 4-foot bundles (max 8 ft. diameter / 40 lbs.)
· Electronics: Printers, TVs and computer monitors · Automotive: Tires, batteries, motor oil and large metal parts (engines/fenders) Items not accepted: · Medical Waste: Needles, syringes or biological waste · Construction Waste: Concrete, rebar, dirt, rocks, drywall and roofing.
· Toxins: Any hazardous or toxic waste materials.
For more information or to volunteer call 512-906-8444 or register online at Volunteer Taylor Give Pulse.
