City of Platteville recently issued the following announcement.
The City of Platteville annual Fall Clean-up will be held on Monday, October 4, and Tuesday, October 5, with pick up the same day as your normal refuse collection. Items must be placed neatly at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the day of pick up and no earlier than Saturday, October 2. This service is provided to one and two-unit dwellings only.
Specific items that will not be picked up include: batteries & tires, appliances including microwaves, refuse from major construction and remodeling projects, as well as oil, anti-freeze, insecticides, and hazardous chemicals. Boy Scout Troop 82 will collect appliances for a donation. Please call (608) 778-0707 to arrange pick up.
Electronics (computers, printers, computer monitors, mice, keyboards, and all accessories, televisions, DVD players, VCR’s, DVR’s, fax machines and cell phones) will not be picked up. If you need to dispose of an electronic item, please contact Faherty Recycling at (608) 348-9586 for additional information.
All items must be stacked neatly and be in a pile no larger than 10’ x 4’ x 4’. No loose items. Scrap metal should be stacked neatly separate from other refuse. Scrap metal and yard waste does not count toward the maximum size limit.
Garden and yard waste will be included in the Fall Clean-up and will be picked up by City crews on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of clean-up week only. Please bag separately from weekly garbage. The $1.00 bags are not required during this special pick up only.
If you have questions concerning the clean-up, call the Department of Public Works at (608) 348-9741, ext. 2238
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