Spring has sprung and many of us are ready to get rid of a few things we have been storing over the winter. Now is the time to prepare for this year’s spring clean up. On Monday, May 6th, 2024 the City of Morton will be hosting the Residential Citywide Clean-Up Day. As a reminder, this means all items must be placed on the curb prior to 8:00 AM on Monday morning to be guaranteed pick up.
Who Can Participate in the Cleanup?
Residents who have service with the City of Morton. No waste from non-residential customers, contractors, businesses, or those residing outside the City limits will be accepted.
Residents are not allowed to load material into the collection vehicles and must maintain a minimum distance of 10-feet from collection vehicles and activity. This rule is in place to protect residents so please make it easy for us and comply.
Acceptable Items and Preparation Guidelines
- General non-hazardous household waste “junk” furniture items include couches, chairs and tables.
- Small amounts of remodeling materials such as siding, drywall and carpet will be accepted in containers.
- All loose materials must be contained in bags, trash containers or boxes that can be safely loaded by one person.
- Bagged material is limited to 25-lbs per bag, bags must be tied so they can be lifted from the top.
- Sharp objects such as broken glass must be enclosed in puncture proof containers.
- Absolutely NO loads of loose shingles or construction debris will be accepted!
- Trucks will not loop back around to pick up items placed out after the truck has passed a location. Please prepare your items to be outside by 8am to ensure all your items are picked up.
- Both mattresses and box springs will be accepted, however, the fee for mattresses and box springs are $35 and will be added to your next city bill.
Unacceptable Items
To ensure that this residential citywide clean up continues to be offered for years to come, please follow the guidelines of items not accepted.
- Asbestos
- Batteries (Includes: auto, flashlight, rechargeable, etc.)
- Chemical products (Includes: herbicides, pesticides)
- Medical waste and sharps (needles)
- Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs
- Hazardous, industrial, infectious waste
- Any liquid waste including paints, thinners, removers
- Oils, oil rags (Includes: any type of oil drilling waste)
- Radioactive Materials Naturally Occurring (NORM)
- Tires
- Yard waste (Includes: grass clippings, tree and shrub waste)
- Appliances
- Electronics
Please remember that R & E Sanitation has the right to determine the final acceptability of the waste stream. Please call City Hall with any questions at 507-697-6912.
Examples of Unaccepted Items
