M-F landfill hosts fall cleaning event

By Terry Murry on Friday, October 15th, 2021 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

MILTON-FREEWATER –The Milton-Freewater Public Works Department is hosting a fall cleanup event today (Friday) and tomorrow at the city landfill off Tucholke Road. It is for refuse customers who live within the city limits.

Each customer is allowed up to 800 pounds with their ticket and also must present their current utility bill. Up to four tires that do not exceed 24 inches in diameter are allowed per customer as well. Tires must be removed from their rims. No replacement tickets will be issued. New refuse customers can get a ticket by calling the Public Works Department today.

No electronic waste like televisions and computers can be accepted. The city asks residents to use the free electronic recycling service to discard of those items.

All loads must be covered and secured. A fee may be charged on loads that are not secured or tarped. Customers are required to unload their own waste as directed by the site monitor.

The event will be held from 7:30-11 a.m. today and Saturday, from noon-6 p.m. today, and from noon-5 p.m. tomorrow.