Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Free Tire Collection Event

Saturday, March 17, 2012
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Knott Landfill, Bend - 61050 SE 27th Street

Residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted tires free at a collection event scheduled on Saturday, March 17 at Deschutes County's Knott Landfill in Bend. The semi-annual event benefits the community by giving citizens an opportunity to dispose of used tires in a responsible manner.

Tires both on and off rim can be dropped off.
Tires over 24.5" (wheel diameter), farm equipment tires, tires from businesses, fleet tires, or heavy equipment tires will not be accepted at the event.

Limit 12 tires per household.

For more information, please contact the Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste at 541.317.3163 or visit www.deschutes.org/solidwaste.

Monday, February 27, 2012

City of Redmond FREE Spring Clean Up..... April 23 – April 27

High Country Disposal will provide free collection of miscellaneous household waste and appliances the week of
April 23– April 27.

Collection is only for residents within the city of Redmond.

When and where to set out materials: Collection day will be the same day as regular garbage service, during the week of April 23rd. All material should be set out by 6:00 a.m. in the same general location as garbage roll carts.

What to set out: Free collection is limited to the following:

* Four cubic yards of miscellaneous household waste that is bagged or in garbage cans (Four yards = a regular pickup truck filled to the cab.)

* Two appliances. All appliances must be emptied of food, water, clothing, etc.

Keep the above items separated from each other and at least four feet away from roll cart, recycling cart and mailboxes. Material in excess of above limits can be collected for an additional charge.

What not to set out: Items that cannot be accepted include TVs, computers, furniture, mattresses, hazardous waste, chemicals, paint, tires, wood stoves, heavy metal objects, toilets and lawnmowers.

TVs, computers and monitors can be taken to Negus Transfer station for recycling at no charge.

Questions: Please contact High Country Disposal at
541-548- 4984 with any questions.