Dumpster Days Return Aug. 12 In Canton

CANTON, GA -- An event designed to allow residents to help clean up Canton will be held this weekend. The next installment of Dumpster Days is set for Saturday, Aug. 12 at Canton City Hall.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can dispose of trash, various unwanted items, up to 10 tires per person and recycle many electronics for free. The event is coordinated by the Canton Police Department with the help of the city's Public Works Department, Waste Management and volunteers from Revolution Church.

“This program is an excellent example of how partnerships and working together can make a huge impact on our community," said Canton Police Chief Mark Mitchell. "I cannot commend our officers, Waste Management, the city Public Works Department and our volunteers enough for their dedication, effort and passion with this project. Furthermore, the combined focus and work to clean up these parts of our community will go a long way toward reducing the potential for criminal activity which greatly increases the quality of life for the citizens we serve.”

Dumpster Days are for city of Canton residents only; participants are asked to bring proof of residency before they can drop off items (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

Electronics that will be accepted for recycling include: computers/laptop, gaming consoles, VCR and DVD players, stereo equipment, vacuum cleaners, microwave/toasters, toaster ovens, hair dryers, curling irons, tools, wires and cables (all types), phones (cellphones & home phone systems) printers and fax machines, washers and dryers.

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Please note that CRT televisions or older tube-style TVs and computer monitors will be accepted for $10 fee per unit to cover the legal disposal requirements.

Residents are asked not to bring refrigerators, fuel tanks, motor oil, fuel drums, household hazardous waste, antifreeze, paint, paint thinners, pesticides, pool chemicals or commercial waste.

Canton City Hall is located at 151 Elizabeth Street in downtown Canton.

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