City of Macomb and Waste Management outline guidelines for citywide cleanup May 12-15

MACOMB, Ill. — The City of Macomb and Waste Management are asking for help during spring citywide clean-up May 12-15 and followed by a second pickup on the Monday route on May 19.

Residents should place their refuse and trash curbside no earlier than 48 hours before their regular garbage pickup day. Clean up begins at 6 a.m. on normal pickup day. If refuse and trash are placed outside after the crew has passed a house, it necessitates contractors and city crews having to retrace their steps prolonging the time and resources devoted to the effort.

Residents should place refuse and trash in containers or bundles weighing less than 50 pounds. Sturdy bags, including plastic trash bags, will be permitted for containers for this event only. White goods and bulk items are to be placed as close to the curb as possible. Loose refuse and electronics are not permitted.

Other items not included in the pickup are:

• Yard waste
• Liquid waste (paint, motor oil, thinner)
• Hazardous waste (gasoline, propane, chemical waste, insecticides/pesticides)
• Electronics (TVs, computers, fax/copy machines, cell phones, stereo equipment)
• Tires
• Batteries
• Large auto parts
• Construction and demolition debris
• Concrete preparation