MOUNT VERNON — The City of Mount Vernon will bring back its annual Spring Clean-Up Day in the form of a Fall Clean-Up Day scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18.
Next month’s event will take place at Ariel-Foundation Park, from 8 a.m. to noon in front of the Schnormeier Events Center. As with the Spring Clean-Up, the Fall Clean-Up will be open to all Knox County residents (proof of residency may be required), thanks to the city’s partnership with Knox County Recycling and Litter Prevention.
“The clean-ups are among the more popular events the city is involved with, and I’m very pleased that as a result of this partnership, we’re now able to offer them twice a year,” said Mayor Matthew Starr. “Residents seem to really appreciate the opportunity to clean up their properties, and of course the city benefits as well.”
Anyone living in the county with large, unwanted items, old furniture or just general junk taking up space can dispose of items responsibly on Oct.18, while keeping communities clean and clutter-free.
Participants must unload their own materials, but volunteers will be on site to lend a hand. There is no load limit; however, a cost of $20 per load applies. The city will accept payment via cash, check or credit card. Make checks payable to “City of Mount Vernon” and note “Fall Clean-Up” in the memo.
Trailer dumping not permitted
Trailer dumping is not permitted, and all materials must be disposed of by hand. Large furniture items, such as mattresses, can be stacked behind the provided large waste containers. Participants must supply their own protective equipment, such as gloves and eye protection.
The following materials are not permitted at the Fall Clean-Up Day: hazardous or toxic wastes, materials containing asbestos, lead acid batteries, oil or auto parts, infectious or bio-hazardous waste, steel drums or steel structures, ashes, dead animals, liquids, tires, yard waste, construction materials, or appliances containing CFC (Freon), such as refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers and humidifiers.
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