Dumpster Days Return To Canton Nov. 19

CANTON, GA -- You will have yet another chance to dispose of trash or unwanted items at no charge on Saturday.

That's because the city of Canton will host another installment of its Dumpster Days initiative. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19 outside Canton City Hall at 151 Elizabeth Street.

Participants are asked to bring proof of city residency when dropping off items.

Dumpster Days is coordinated by the Police Department’s Code Enforcement Division, in partnership with the city's Public Works Department, Waste Management and Revolution Church.

Previous Dumpster Days events have removed 11 fully loaded roll-off containers full of refuse and 11 dump truck loads of trash.

Items that have been removed include mattresses, sofas, large appliances, over 90 tires and a multitude of other waste from residential yards, ditches and wooded areas. In all, more than 31 tons of rubbish was removed from various spots in the city.

“This program is an excellent example of how partnerships and working together can make a huge impact on our community," Police Chief Mark Mitchell said. "I cannot commend our officers, Waste Management systems, the city Public Works Department and Revolution Church 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.”

Please note the city cannot accept fuel tanks, motor oil, fuel drums, household hazardous waste, antifreeze, paint, paint thinners, pesticides, pool chemicals or commercial waste.

If you have any questions, please contact code enforcement officer Joel Parker at 770-720-4883 or joel.parker@canton-georgia.com.

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