The City of Chicago Heights Cleanup Day is a great opportunity to dispose of bulky wastes and discards that are not routinely collected by our weekly hauling service. Chicago Heights Residents may bring approved materials to Crossroads Event Center at no cost between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 19, 2018. All Chicago Heights Residents are urged to begin cleanup efforts now and participate in the Chicago Heights Cleanup Day on May 19, 2018.
Do not put items in plastic bags.
· Residents of Chicago Heights only. No commercial haulers.
· A City of Chicago Heights water bill or valid ID must be shown.
· Cars, pickups and small trailers (16’ maximum).
· Ask where to unload.
· Plan to unload your own vehicle within 15 minutes.
Do you have any items that are still reusable? Instead of sending these items to a landfill, please consider donating them so someone else can use them. Local donation centers in Chicago Heights are Salvation Army (150 N. Halsted Street) or Village Discount (2515 Chicago Rd).
Water heaters, microwaves, washers, dryers, stoves, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, freezers, dishwashers, trash compactors, garbage disposals, water coolers, refrigerators.
Leaves, grass clippings, sod, stumps, logs, etc.
No food waste or plastic bags.
Branches must be smaller than three inches in diameter and five feet in length and tied with twine. Place in bundles that can be carried by one person, otherwise, they will not be picked up.
Brush piles must be no more than what can fit in one level standard-size pickup truck.
Roll up carpets and carpet pads and tie them securely.
Rolls must be less than five feet long and less than one foot in diameter – larger rolls will not be accepted.
Drain any oil, gas and other fluids and remove tires.
Pile size is limited to what fits in one level standard-size pickup truck.
Lumber must be stacked and no longer than five feet.
No construction materials from businesses or contractors.
No solvents, chemicals or other hazardous waste.
Most electronics accepted free of charge.
Tube CMTs (Computers, Monitors, Televisions) will be accepted for a $20.00 charge through AM Greentek. Fee payable by cash or credit card at time of drop-off.
Chairs, couches and sofas, etc.
Disassemble or tie down hide-a-way sofa beds so they cannot open when handled.
Boxed or bundled with twine - under 100 pounds per item.
"Large" is defined as a piece of scrap metal too big to fit in the trunk of a car. Examples: swing sets, barbecue grills, bikes, treadmills, lawn mowers, snow blowers.
"Small" is defined as a piece of scrap metal that you can fit in the trunk of a car.
No railroad ties, concrete, bricks, shingles.
No heavy or bulky items such as pianos or organs.
No fluorescent tubes and bulbs.
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