Macomb city-wide cleanup set for May 13-16

MACOMB, Ill. — The city of Macomb and Waste Management have announced that city-wide clean up will be held May 13-16, with a second pickup on the Monday route on May 20.

Residents should place their refuse and trash curbside no earlier than 48 hours before their regular garbage pickup day. Cleanup begins at 6 a.m. on normal pickup day.

In a press release, Mayor Mike Inman said, “This is a beneficial service provided to the community. On-time placement of refuse and trash keeps the cost down and reduces the neighborhood unsightliness associated with the program.”

Residents are advised that refuse and trash should be placed in containers or bundles weighing less than 50 pounds. Study bags, including trash bags, will be permitted 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