JEFFERSON CITY - The Jefferson City Council is organizing a pair of spring clean-up events for bulky items that residents wish to give away.
Residents living west of Highway 54 will be putting out their hard waste on April 4, while those east of the highway will be doing the same on April 11.
Any larger items not suitable for recycling or regular disposal can be left out on curbsides around town for collection.
Potential items that can be left curbside include furniture, mattresses, televisions and other large household appliances.
Fellow residents can collect items left out by neighbors if they wish.
The Jefferson City Police Department has issued a warning to locals about leaving property not intended for disposal out on the curbside as they may be collected and taken away.
More information about the kinds of disposable items that can be left curbside can be found on the city’s website.
What to bring
Dress in layers for changing weather conditions and prepare for cold weather. We will be there rain or shine! Wear work-appropriate clothing. Long pants are strongly recommended. Sturdy shoes or boots are required; no flip-flops or open-toed shoes are allowed on boats. Bring sunscreen, bug spray, water bottle and snacks to tide you over until lunch. Always expect muddy conditions.
What you get
Volunteers will receive a free Big Muddy boat ride, cool t-shirt, trash bags, gloves, life jackets, and a reusable water bottle. Lunch will be provided and will be waiting for you when you get back to the boat ramp between 11:30 - 12:30.
Come prepared
Check out our Know Before You Go page to see answers to frequently asked questions and what to expect.
If you are bringing a child under 18 you are not the legal guardian of, make sure to download, print and obtain a signature on our minor risk release form. Adults and minor accompanied by legal guardians will sign risk release forms during on-site registration.
What's next
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. Two weeks before the cleanup you will receive an email from us with some additional information. The week of the cleanup you will receive an additional email from us with any additional information you need to know, including weather and river conditions. If you are not receiving emails from us, make sure to check your junk folder.
Event Extras
When you return to the boat ramp, there will be two activities you can participate in:
Trash Contest - make sure to bring your best trash find back with you to compete for a prize. Get creative! You and others will put your finds up against each other and the crowd will decide which one is the best. There will be numerous prizes.
Missouri River Explorer Badge Program - designed for ages 5 to 18. The badge is gained upon the completion of the Activity Card, which includes participation in activities and events that fall under the three tenets of the river. Explore, Learn and Protect. Stop by the booth to earn your badge!
Directions
Monday is the start of the annual spring cleanup in Jefferson City.
The first part of the cleanup will be for residences inside the city limits west of U.S. 54. For residents east of U.S. 54, the cleanup starts April 11.
This is exclusively for single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes and townhomes with residential cart service through Republic Services. Trash and recycling carts will still be picked up on normal collection days.
Spring cleanup items can be placed on the curb no earlier than the Sunday before your scheduled pickup date, but no later than 5 a.m. on both Mondays.
Items eligible for free pickup include: furniture; TVs; mattresses; microwaves; large items two people can "easily pick up;" and tied bundles of scrap materials under 4 feet.
Items that will not be picked up include: household hazardous waste such as antifreeze, batteries, oil and paint; yard waste; bags or boxes of debris; household trash; loose piles of material; remodeling material such as gypsum board; appliances; car parts including tires; lumber or guttering longer than 4 feet; and rocks, bricks or concrete.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Jefferson City spring cleanup is being held next Monday and April 11 depending on which side of Highway 54 residents live on.
Residents west of Highway 54 will be part of the cleanup on Monday and residents east of Highway 54 will take part on April 11.
Residents can place items on the curb beginning on Sunday before your scheduled pickup date and no later than 5 a.m. on Monday.
Officials say trash and recycling carts will be picked up on normal collection days. All small items that fit in your trash cart must be placed in your trash cart.
Items that will be picked up:
- Furniture
- Large bulky items that two people can easily pick up
- Televisions
- Microwaves
- Tied bundles of scrap material under 4 feet
- Mattresses
Items that will NOT be picked up:
- Household trash or garbage
- Bags or boxes of debris
- Loose piles of material of any type
- Remodeling material (i.e. sheet rock, etc.)
- Appliances
- Car parts including tires
- Yard waste
- Lumber or guttering over 4 feet
- Rocks, bricks, concrete
- Household hazardous waste (i.e. paint, oil, etc.)
- Flammable material (i.e. gasoline)
- Acid batteries
The event is exclusively for single-family residences, duplexes, triplexes and townhouses with residential cart service through Republic Services and located within the city limits of Jefferson City.
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