A notice for Jefferson residents, next week is fall clean up week.
City Administrator Mike Palmer says crews will pick up extra material, outside of normal garbage, for free. Each resident receives two free hopper loads and anything beyond that will be a $25 charge. A hopper load is the equivalent to a two-yard dumpster.
Items that will be accepted include yard waste in 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags; tree trimmings and brush with the cut ends facing the curb; appliances, electronic waste and metal items; furniture, carpet and windows; lumber and other construction debris; along with regular garbage. Appliances that contain freon such as refrigerators and air conditioning units will incur a $40 per appliance charge,and all other appliances will be a $25 fee. Materials such as tree trimmings and brush must be placed in arm loads with like items to be picked up.
Items that won’t be picked up include tires, whole trees and yard waste in plastic bags or in garbage cans.
Palmer thanks residents for their help in making this free service a smooth operation.
“You’ve noticed less that we’ve had to pick up. Our tonnage has gone down slightly. But in general, it’s been a much better process over the last five to ten years. (I’ve) got to hand it to the citizens, they’re really trying out there to make this process go so much better.”
Call City Hall for more information or with any questions about fall clean up week at 386-3111. For a complete list of acceptable items, click the link below.