Washtenaw County Clean-Up Day Set for Oct. 27

The Washtenaw County Solid Waste Program and local units of government will host an environmental clean-up day for Washtenaw County residents on Oct. 27.

The clean-up day will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Eastern Michigan University’s Rynearson Football Stadium, located at 799 N. Hewitt Road in Ypsilanti. The event is free, but there is a suggested $10 donation per car to help decrease disposal costs and to help maintain this community collection.

This event provides an opportunity for residents to dispose of many unwanted household items in a safe and sustainable manner. Numerous household materials can be brought to the event, including:

• Traditional recyclable materials (plastics, glass, tin, cardboard, paper)
• Scrap metal
• Freon appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators, etc.)
• Household hazardous wastes (cleaning supplies, motor oil, mercury, oil-based paints, etc.)
• Furniture
• Tires
• Yard waste
• Electronic equipment (computers, televisions, toasters, etc.)
• Sharps (diabetic needles, etc.)

Residents may bring up to four tires for free. A $5 donation is suggested for each additional tire. Residents can also bring one television, Freon appliance, or computer, but a $10 donation is suggested for each additional item. No household garbage will be accepted at this collection event.

This is a service for Washtenaw County residents only.

For more information, visit http://recycle.ewashtenaw.org or call the Washtenaw County Solid Waste Program at 734-222-3827.