Give homes, gardens a fresh look now
As someone once said, spring is a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can be. This is the perfect time to declutter your living spaces, clear out outdated items and get a fresh start.
And good news, next week is the City of Wilson's annual Clean-Up Week, a time when we will haul away those beanbag chairs, tables with three or less functioning legs, and the ice chest that is truly no long cool.
During the week of April 22-26, Environmental Services will be collecting a variety of items such as furniture, appliances, yard waste, compost, and tires. We don't pick up construction waste, car frames or anything hazardous, but if it's generally safe for two people to load, this is your week for us to haul it away.
Items need to be separate from your normal garbage and recyclable containers. Place items behind the curb, three feet from trees, mailboxes and utility poles, and out of storm drains, gutters and sidewalks.
If you want to clear yard debris, we will be doing special pickup of compost and yard waste (pine straw, leaves, clippings & limbs). Please containerize in bags, sheets, or cans (less than 50 lbs.). Please tie and bundle limbs (4 feet or less). Please identify containers (call 399-2424 for a COMPOST sticker).
As you clean out your home, you may wonder what to do with the printer that stopped working or that became too expensive to buy toner. And the TV without a HDMI input. And the hot plate that no longer gets even warm.
And what about all the papers with personal information? You likely just filed taxes. The IRS only requires you to keep copies for three years (in most circumstances). But you can't throw those in the trash or recycling bins.
You can handle both problems at once. Environmental Services is hosting a free shred-a-thon and electronic drop-off event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or until the truck is full) at 1501 Ward Blvd. (Wilson Mall, near Roses).
The shredding is intended for households and primarily for personal, sensitive documents, free of any binding. Residents should recycle magazines, junk mail, and other waste paper with regular recycling pickups. We don't intend to serve businesses or churches during this event so that we can serve as many people as possible.
For electronics, please no cell phones or anything busted. TVs, computers, microwaves, and printers, are all accepted.
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As you clean up yards, you may want some mulch to protect new plantings and keep down weeds. Head over to Toisnot Park on Saturday, April 27, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to take part in the city's annual mulch giveaway (right off Ward Boulevard near the Wilson Dog Park).
Bring a trailer or a truck. Our employees will assist with loading. Our environmental services employees have been mulching yard waste for a few years now to keep it out of the landfill and to promote sustainable living.
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If the spring fever cannot be contained to your house, come help us clean up Wilson's waterways on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m.-noon. We are looking for volunteers for the second annual Waters of Wilson. You will work right by city employees as we take on 10 sites to get rid of trash and make life nicer for the birds, fish, animals and people who live here. Registration closes on April 30 so be sure to visit the link below to save your spot!
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