Citrus Heights Cleanup Day
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Edgewood’s next neighborhood cleanup day will be in April, date underdetermined, 2024
Program Guidelines
- Ensure that all materials are placed out for collection no later than 6 a.m. on the designated collection date.
- Loose materials should be contained in disposable receptacles such as cardboard boxes or large plastic bags, especially for loose leaves.
- Only dispose of materials that are deemed acceptable for collection, as outlined in the list of Acceptable Materials provided below.
- Property owners and/or residents should be aware that penalty fees may be imposed for violations, including oversized piles, improper disposal of materials, or placing items at the curb outside of the designated timeframe.
- Each pick-up allows for a pile size of up to 10 cubic yards (equivalent to 10′ x 7′ x 4′), ensuring that materials are within the specified limits for collection.
Acceptable Materials
- Appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, and air conditioners should be placed away from the pile for separate collection.
- Barbecues should be placed separately and not mixed with other items for collection.
- Branches should not exceed 6 feet in length and 4 inches in diameter to ensure proper collection.
- Carpeting should be placed separately and not mixed with other items for collection.
- Computers, monitors, electronics, and televisions should be placed away from piles for separate e-waste collection.
- Furniture items like chairs, sofas, and dining tables should be placed separately for collection.
- Mattresses should be placed separately and not mixed with other items for collection.
- PVC or plastic pipes are accepted for collection, but steel pipes should not be included.
- Tires are limited to a maximum of 4 and should be placed away from the pile for separate collection.
- Toys should be placed separately and not mixed with other items for collection. –
- Wood should not exceed 6 feet in length and 4 inches in width. Fencing should be disassembled before collection. Treated wood requires special handling and is not collected as part of the Neighborhood Clean-Up Program.
Unacceptable Materials
- Camper shells, automobiles, and auto parts
- Backyard spas-
- Boats and boat parts
- Bullets, shells, and explosives
- Commercial waste or contractor waste
- Construction materials like concrete, dirt, rocks, bricks, sheetrock, and roofing material
- Treated wood
- Foul materials of any kind
- Household hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, oil, cleaning products, and batteries
- Household waste
- Liquid waste
- Medical waste
- Universal waste like fluorescent light bulbs or products containing mercury.
Helpful Tips
- Place materials at the curb, ensuring they are not in the gutter and do not obstruct sidewalks or roadways.
- Keep materials at least 6 feet away from vehicles and garbage/recycling/organics carts. – Do not set piles of materials on private property or against fences or walls.
- Avoid blocking sidewalks or streets with piles of materials.
- Prepare all the materials you intend to discard in advance and have them ready to be moved to the curb.
- Bundle tree branches together for easier handling.
- Before disposal, remove appliance doors for safety reasons.