As post-hurricane cleanups continue and residents prepare for the holiday season, the city will partner with Waste Pro for the Annual Fall Cleanup. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 7, residents can dispose of furniture, appliances and other large items that are no longer useful.
Items must be placed curbside after 5 p.m. on the evening prior to the second regularly scheduled household trash pickup day. The Fall Cleanup pickup schedule is as follows:
- North of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues: Thursday, Nov. 7, or Friday, Nov. 8
- South of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues: Thursday, Nov. 14, or Friday, Nov. 15
Residents living in apartments, townhomes, or condos that do not provide curbside service can contact Waste Pro for large item pickups, fees may apply. For more information on the Annual Fall Cleanup, contact the Natural Resources & Sustainability department at 407-599-3479 or Waste Pro at 407-774-0800.
The sustainability division is also hosting the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to noon at Cady Way Park. Waste Pro will be on hand and will accept the following items:
- gasoline and used engine oil
- wet latex or oil-based paint
- fertilizers and pesticides
- non-alkaline batteries
- pool chemical
The following is a list of acceptable E-waste items to be taken by Urban E Recycling:
- computers
- VCRs
- stereos and CD players
- televisions
- DVD players
- FAX machines
American Textile Recycling Service will accept the following textile waste items:
- clothing and hats
- purses
- belts
- shoes
- towels, bed linens and curtains
Residents must provide proof of city residency in the form of a driver’s license or utility bill statement, and should enter via the Cady Way parking lot and proceed to the drop-off location as shown on the map, below. Residents are also advised to remain in their vehicles for the drive-thru event.
Only household items from city residents will be accepted. Contractors are not permitted to use the drop-off for businesses-related waste. Prescription meds are not accepted at this event and must be dropped off at the Public Safety Facility, located at 500 N. Virginia Ave., Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For more information on the Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off, check cityofwinterpark.org/sustainability or call 407-599-3364.
