Royal City Spring Cleanup coming up
The Sun Tribune | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 years, 9 months AGO
ROYAL CITY — The Royal City Spring Cleanup is Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22. The cleanup will take place beginning at 8 am to 5 pm.
Dumpsters will be available for use for anyone needing to drop off items for disposal. Items that will not be accepted include sod, bricks, rocks, tires, car batteries, paint, oil based products or byproducts, air conditioners, refrigerators or freezers, or any other hazardous waste items.
The public is asked to call City Hall at 509-346-2263 with any questions regarding the items they want to get rid of before loading them up to drop off.
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