Bulky Trash Amnesty Day Allows Residents To Clear Out Clutter

ROSWELL, GA -- The Public Works departments of Roswell and Milton, along with Keep Roswell Beautiful, wants you to take advantage of the upcoming Bulky Trash Amnesty Day.

This is the perfect chance to clean out your garage, basement or attics and dispose of unwanted, large items at no charge.

Residents from Roswell and Milton can bring items to the city of Roswell Public Works Division at 1810 Hembree Road from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 21.

Proof of residency is required (utility bills are the preferred method; Roswell residents with the window decal do not need any other form of identification) for participation.

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This event has become very popular, so please expect delays. Examples of accepted items include:

• Mattresses and box springs
• Tires - must be off the rim, automobile tires only; limit 4 per car
• Sofas
• Tables
• Refrigerators
• Chairs
• Washers and dryers
• Televisions and other electronics
• Deactivated cell phones
  

The following items will not be accepted:

• paint
• household hazardous waste
• any fluids including motor oil and anti-freeze
• household batteries
• construction and demolition materials
• yard waste
  

Materials will only be accepted at the site on the day of the event and only during the hours of 8 a.m. to noon. Please note that the line will be cut off at noon.

Residents are encouraged to donate any items that are still in good condition and could be used to a charity such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore, North Fulton Community Charities, Goodwill or any of the other charities in the area.

Please note you should call these organizations and check with them before dropping off items.

For more information about Bulky Trash Amnesty Day, Roswell residents should contact Janet Liberman at 770-641-3715 or jliberman@roswellgov.com and Milton residents should contact Teresa Stickels at Teresa.Stickels@cityofmiltonga.us.

For more information, visit www.roswellgov.com or www.keeproswellbeautiful.org.

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