Spring clean-up day for rural residents is April 19

Allamakee Rural Recycling will be having their spring cleanup day Tuesday, April 19. This event is for rural residents of Allamakee County only. The hours for this event are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and it will be held at the Recycling Center two miles north of Waukon on Hwy 9.

Items taken during these hours are chairs, sofas, household items and white goods, such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, etc. There will be a $10 charge for all appliances. Other items taken are oil and batteries. Tires and paint will not be taken.

Paint can be disposed of by residents in their regular garbage if the paint is hardened. Simply take the lid off of the paint and leave it outside in a well ventilated area to harden.

Further questions about the cleanup day may be answered by contacting the Allamakee Solid Waste Department at 563-568-4806.