Newport News: Project 'Clean Sweep' 2005
"The CITY OF NEWPORT NEWS is holding PROJECT CLEAN SWEEP 2005 during the month of October and is encouraging residents to take time to clean out their garages, clean up their yards, and fix up their houses."
Additional "bulk waste collection" runs will be made in each area of the city on Saturdays to help Newport News citizens in their efforts to "KEEP NEWPORT NEWS CLEAN". It's simple – haul the acceptable* waste to your curbside and city crews will pick up and dispose of it properly. [Assistance is available for elderly and disabled citizens – call 269-2850]
What CAN be collected curbside?
- Household appliances, furniture, and mattresses
- Waste collected from residential remodeling and repair operations performed by resident (with a City permit)
- Tires without rims
- Drums or tanks (cut in half or having the ends removed)
- Brush, tree limbs (no larger than 6' x 6"), bagged leaves & other yard waste secured in clear or transparent plastic bags
- Lawnmowers without engines
What CANNOT be collected curbside?
- Contractor waste (includes – tree pruning and removal, land clearing, construction, demolition and remodeling operations waste)
- Automotive bodies and parts, drive trains, camper shells and the like; motorcycles, mopeds or parts
- Hot ashes and other hot burnt items
- Hazardous materials, household chemicals, paint and other liquids (see the EarthWise Fall 2005 webpage for information on Household Chemical Collection locations and dates)
- Glass, dirt, sand, rocks, bricks, and concrete
- Bagged household refuse
| COLLECTION DATES | |
| Regular Bulk Waste Collection Day |
Project Clean Sweep Collection Date |
| Monday | October 1 |
| Tuesday | October 8 |
| Thursday | October 22 |
| Friday | October 29 |
Do you have a vehicle you need to get rid of?
Call 269-2850 for a list of organizations that accept vehicle donations.
QUESTIONS? Call 269-2850