Mount Carmel residents are being reminded how this week’s large item trash pickup is working.
During Monday afternoon’s City Council meeting, Garbage Commissioner Susan Zimmerman said pickup is not continuous throughout the week, but instead follows each neighborhood’s regular garbage day.
Zimmerman says crews will only make one pass through each area. If items are not picked up after they’ve gone by, residents are responsible for removing them.
She also outlined several items that will not be accepted, including batteries, electronics, landscape waste, construction materials, oil, paint, tires, and unwrapped mattresses or box springs.
City officials stress that mattresses and box springs must be wrapped to be eligible for pickup.
Zimmerman added that large amounts of wood or lumber are also considered construction material and will not be collected.
Residents can dispose of unaccepted items at the city dump by purchasing a dump ticket at City Hall or, after hours, at the police department.
City leaders say understanding the guidelines will help ensure a smoother cleanup process across the community.