Montrose, CO — The City of Montrose continues its annual Spring Cleanup tradition by providing disposal and recycling services from a single collection point on June 19 and 20.
Residents are invited to bring cleanup items to the drop-off site located off the San Juan Bypass (U.S. Highway 50), directly across the street from the Sunshine Peak apartment complex. Signs will help direct residents to the drop-off location that will be open each day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The annual event is normally held in April to coincide with spring, however, due to suggested social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic, the cleanup was postponed to June.
Items Accepted:
• Landscape materials (leaves, grass clippings and limbs less than six inches in diameter)
• Scrap materials
• Electronics (without glass screens)
• Appliances
* A fee will be charged for appliances containing Freon ($20 each)
Items Not Accepted:
• Routine household trash
• Hazardous materials
• Paint
• Electronics with glass screens
• Tires
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, anyone participating in the event is required to wear a proper face mask and observe social distancing of six feet while at the drop-off site. Individuals not wearing a mask will be turned away.
The city will offer limited special collection services when personnel and equipment are available. Fees for this service begin at $15, plus equipment and labor. Call 970.240.1480 to schedule or for additional information.
Visit CityofMontrose.org/SpringCleanup for more information.
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