Fall Clean Sweep underway

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- St. Joseph residents will be able to get rid of unwanted items and yard waste.

The Clean Sweep Program allows trash to be taken to the landfill free of charge from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7. Among the acceptable items that can be dropped off are tires (limited to six passenger tires), yard waste and general trash.

With the past spring's Clean Sweep being cancelled, the city will be allowing anyone to use the two allotted days during the Fall period.

The Landfill will be open to drop items off from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, located at 9431 S.E. 50th Road.

A separate collection for household hazardous waste and electronics will also be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, outside Remington Nature Center at 1502 MacArthur Drive.

For more information on clean sweep rules, visit www.stjosephmo.gov

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