Grab a rake, a broom, a pair of work gloves and be prepared to apply some elbow grease, Carson City's annual spring cleanup week begins April 15.
Whether you're looking to haul junk from the basement to the landfill, are a senior and need help getting rid of debris, or maybe you need to get rid of old cans of paint, Carson City has several programs available.
Here's a list provided by the city of what's available:
Senior Junk Haul
For the 10th consecutive year, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, the world’s largest junk removal service, is pleased to offer up to three bookings of junk removal per day, to elderly or disabled Carson City residents at no cost during Carson Spring Clean Up, April 15-18, 2013. The program has limited availability due to volume and other restrictions. This program fills up fast, and not all callers can be serviced at no cost.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? continues to offer senior discounts all year long for their regular junk & debris removal service to anyone not able to take advantage of this program. Call (775) 887-8898 to schedule an appointment for
a pick-up time by their friendly, uniformed crews. Appointments can ONLY be scheduled by calling this number, and following the recorded instructions carefully.
Carson City Landfill
Stop putting it off! Pick it up, and haul it to the landfill while it=s free! Carson City is sending out Free Disposal Vouchers in your March utility bills. These Vouchers are good for one free dump load per household. The maximum load is one pickup bed and 1 small trailer (4’ by 8’). Oil and antifreeze recycling is limited to 5 gallons each. You may bring up to three automotive batteries and four tires (auto and light truck only). Please remember: No commercial loads. Vouchers are valid until May 31, 2013. Also, the landfill accepts recycled items for drop off including car batteries, waste oil, and antifreeze up to five gallons.
For additional information, call 882-6066 or 887-2355.
Wreck Riddance!
Now's the time to get rid of that piece of junk sitting out in your yard or property! For a limited time, here is the chance to clean up your property AT NO CHARGE! Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers will tow away your car or truck and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way for FREE. The basic rules are: the VIN number is visible and the property owner signs a release or provides a title. Call Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers at 841-1333 for more information and to schedule your free cleanup.
Recycling
Support your planet-RECYCLE! Take your cans, glass, newspapers, cardboard and plastic for recycling to the Carson City Landfill Recycling Center. Take any reusable items to Carson City Senior Citizen Thrift Store, F.I.S.H., OARC, Classy Seconds or the Salvation Army. Remember, Reuse - Recycle!
Household Hazardous Waste
If you have pesticides, herbicides, paints (note: no water-based paint accepted), old gasoline, etc., you need to dispose of - now's the time. Disposal appointments are required and can be made by calling 887-2355 ext. 7390 or ext. 7380. This program is provided (by appointment only) year round at no cost to Carson City residents. Residential only, no commercial material accepted.
Open Burn
The Carson City Fire Department will allow an open burn period through April 14, 2013. For Carson City residents, people wishing to burn can obtain a burn permit from one of the three fire stations (subject to emergency response) or online starting March 11, 2013. Permission to burn is revocable at any time due to weather conditions or fire restrictions. For more information, call 887-2210 ext. 2, for the Fire Prevention Division.