City of Polk recently issued the following announcement.
CITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP EVENT
Curbside Pick Up
Monday April 25, 2022
The purpose of the City Clean-Up is to help residents dispose of clutter caused by bulky waste.
Place all acceptable items at the curb the night BEFORE. Do NOT put on carts or trailers.
STACK / DO NOT DUMP IN A PILE. Please and thank you!
Items you may place at the curb:
- Household furniture and other items that usually require a sticker for curbside disposal
- Tables, chairs, mattresses, bed frames, dressers, nightstands, lamps, couches, recliners, cabinets, doors, windows, electronics, carpet (cut 4 ft x 18 in), bicycles patio furniture, grills (propane tank must be removed)
- Weight limit of 150lbs per item
- Maximum length of 5’ (except furniture)
- Small electronics, such as VCR/DVD, computer monitor and/or printer WILL be accepted.
Items NOT accepted (check with Hazardous Waste for acceptance 515.967.5512)
- Dirt, sod, concrete, brick, asphalt, railroad ties
- Vehicle parts, lawnmowers
- Building materials, Decking materials
- Metal, Chemicals, Gas
- Paint or thinners, solvents, antifreeze
- Toxic materials, radioactive materials
- Compressed gas cylinders
- Hazardous waste
- Ammunition
- TVs
Appliance and Tire DROP-OFF
Monday April 25th ONLY between 8am-5pm
*This is ONLY for Polk City Residents living within the City Limits of Polk City
These Items ONLY accepted at the Maintenance Shop
- Heaters, Kitchen Appliances, air conditioners, microwaves, furnaces, and washers/dryers
- 5 Tire Limit - Vehicle Passenger Tires – tires only, no rims (NO agricultural or semi-tractor/trailer tires, bicycle, or solid tires such as lawnmower or cart tires)
Original source can be found here.
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