It’s spring cleaning time, and the City of Marysville is offering an opportunity for residents to clear out trash and recyclables for free on Saturday, May 13. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marysville Public Works, 80 Columbia Ave.

“Here in Marysville, we take pride in our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Jon Nehring. “This is an excellent way to dispose of things on your property.

“The city is making great progress on cleaning up public spaces and responding to junk complaints. Together we can sustain, and in some cases improve, the attractive neighborhoods this community wants and deserves.”

City residents* may bring these items for FREE disposal or recycling:
·        Garbage (must be  bagged)
·        Yard waste
·        Scrap metal
·        Appliances: First 100 refrigerators or freezers accepted - limit 1/household; Washers, dryers, stoves & hot water tanks – no limit
·        Clean wood (unpainted, untreated, no construction materials)
·        Tires (clean, no wheels)
·        Fluorescent light tubes and compact bulbs
·        Electronics and e-waste
 ·        Clothing
·        Household items (usable furniture, kitchenware, home décor, etc.)

Prescription drugs accepted at Marysville Police Department, 1635 Grove St.  

Do not bring these items
·        Batteries
·        LED and incandescent light bulbs
·        Hazardous waste, including paint and household chemicals

For disposal options, visit www.snoco.org/solid waste or the Snohomish County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Station at 3434 McDougall Ave., Everett

This event is for City of Marysville residents only, and proof of residency will be required (driver’s license, state ID or city utility bill). One personal vehicle load per household; no commercial vehicles. No business/commercial waste.

Thank you to our event partners: Waste Management, Total Reclaim, and Marysville Value Village.

Find information online at http://www.marysvillewa.gov/900/Clean-Sweep.

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