The City of Galesburg is holding its fall clean-up days event over the next two weeks.
Beginning on Monday, September 13, each household will only have one day assigned for fall clean-up that will be dependent on the week that recycling is collected for them.
Residential refuse customers can place most items on the curb, including oversized items and large quantities of refuse, during their assigned week on their regular refuse pick-up day by 6:00 a.m., and free pick-up will be provided by Waste Management.
There are some restrictions to this event that includes no loose trash or construction/demolition debris will be accepted. Yard waste is not included in this event and should still be placed in the appropriate containers to be disposed of as usual.
Liquid paint, auto batteries, propane tanks, boards with exposed nails, large concrete chunks, large auto parts, motor oil, and tires cannot be accepted. Certain electronic devices such as computer equipment, televisions, DVD player/recorders, video game consoles, and cable/satellite receivers are prohibited from disposal in Illinois landfills will not be accepted.
Restricted items that are not collected must be removed from the curb following the customer’s regular refuse pick-up day. Any leftover waste on the curb after the customer’s regular refuse pick-up day will be subject to additional fees for pickup.
Clean-up week is funded entirely by city refuse customers and is provided to residents with an active refuse account. Waste from businesses or out-of-town sources is prohibited and scavenging items from the curb is not allowed. Violators can be fined.
