Items must be placed by the curb before 7:00 AM on May 6th
New this year, homes that do not meet requirements will receive a notice on their front door stating why items were not collected. Please recycle all items that can be recycled.
ALLOWED:
- Broken glass placed in a plastic bucket or other suitable container
- Windows and doors with broken glass will not be collected
- Small items placed in trash cans or plastic bags. Mark trash cans with an “X” if they are to be discarded. 40lb weight limit
- Large items such as furniture, mattresses, doors, beds, tires, chairs, toilets, etc.
- Please cut railroad ties, plastic, lumber, carpet and drywall in 4′ or less lengths and tie in bundles
- Remove nails and screws from lumber, trim, drywall, etc.
- Metal
- Appliances need to be placed curbside separate from other items as they will be collected by a different crew. Refrigerators and freezers must be cleaned out prior to pick-up
NOT ALLOWED:
- Waste oil & solvents
- Batteries
- Deposit beverage containers
- Pressurized tanks
- Cans with undried paint
- Cardboard
- Florescent bulbs
- Demolition project debris
- TV’s, Computer monitors & other electronics (take these to Earth Day on April 20th)
Contact Linn County Solid Waste Agency for proper disposal instructions for items not allowed at Amnesty Day by phone at 319-377-5290 or online at https://www.solidwasteagency.org/