Spring cleanup week slated for Othello
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 7 months AGO
OTHELLO — Othello residents will be able to dispose of old leaves and grass, old appliances and scrap metals during the city’s annual cleanup week, April 3 through 8.
Appliances and scrap metal will be picked up on April 3 and 4, according to a city press release. Appliances and scrap metal must be at the curb or in the residence’s alley by April 2 to be scheduled for pickup.
A temporary disposal location for yard vegetation is being set up on the loading dock at 1016 Broadway Ave. Yard vegetation will be accepted at the Broadway Avenue location from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 5 and 8. The temporary location will accept shrub trimmings, grass clippings and old leaves.
Yard vegetation and debris can also be taken to the garbage transfer station, 504 S. Lucy Road.
People who want a list of accepted items can get that at Othello City Hall, 500 E. Main St., or by contacting the Othello Public Works Department at 509-488-6997.
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