Dumpster Days On Jan. 5 In Canton

CANTON, GA — If you want to start off the new year with less clutter, the city of Canton's upcoming Dumpster Days initiative will provide the perfect opportunity for you to free up space in your home.

The first installment of Dumpster Days in 2019 will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Canton Municipal Building at 151 Elizabeth Street. Dumpster Days are for city of Canton residents only; anyone participating should bring proof of residency when dropping off items (click here to see if you live in the city limits).

Items that will be accepted include: computers, laptops, gaming console systems, VCR/DVD players, stereo equipment, vacuum cleaners, microwave/toasters/toaster ovens, hair dryers/curling irons, tools, wires and cables, phones (cellphones & home phone systems), printers/fax machines, washers/dryers, dishwashers and other home appliances (excluding refrigerators), sofas and mattresses and dry paint.

Do not bring the following items:

• CRT TV or monitor (old style tube TV's or computer monitor)
• Refrigerators
• Fuel tanks
• Motor oil
• Fuel drums
• Household hazardous waste
• Antifreeze
• Wet paint
• Paint thinners
• Pesticides
• Pool chemicals
• Commercial waste

For questions or more information, contact Canton Code Compliance Manager Merrick McClure at 770-704-1554 or merrick.mcclure@cantonga.gov.

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