NEWS RELEASE

Mayor Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 08, 2003

CITY OF FREDERICK SPRING BULK TRASH BEHIND SCHEDULE DUE TO WEATHER

Frederick, Md. --- The City’s tri-annual bulk trash collection, which began yesterday, Monday, April 7, is running behind schedule due to an unusually heavy campaign and weather. Citizens are asked to place bulk trash curbside on their scheduled day, by 7 a.m., but to expect a half to a full day delay. The Department of Public Works will complete an area before moving to the next. Also note that a separate trailer is used for all appliances. Do not be alarmed if appliances are left curbside, as appliances are picked up after all other bulk trash has been removed.

Residents who wish to participate should place acceptable materials curbside before 7 a.m. on the day of collection in their area. Acceptable materials include washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, televisions, steel pipe, furniture, dishwashers, mattresses, appliances, brush and small amounts of building materials from home repairs.

Unacceptable materials consist of household hazardous wastes such as paint, pesticides, solvents, used motor oil, tires and batteries. Building materials left by a private contractor and metal fence posts with concrete attached are also unacceptable. Materials not eligible for the City’s bulk trash pick-up can be disposed at the Frederick County Landfill. Information on the landfill can be obtained by calling 301-600-1848.

The schedule for collection is as follows:

Monday, April 7, 2003

AREA 1: Includes West Patrick Street, South Street, Monocacy Blvd., and East Patrick Street and all of the area south of Patrick Street to the City limits, from East to West.

Tuesday, April 8, 2003

AREA 2: Includes Fourth Street, Dill Avenue, Rosemont Avenue, and the entire area south to west Patrick Street, South Street, Monocacy BLVD, and East Patrick Street from east to west to City limits.

Wednesday, April 9, 2003

AREA 3: Includes the area north of Fourth Street from Market Street eastward to Gas House Pike including both sides of Market Street.

Thursday, April 10, 2003

AREA 4: Includes the area north of Fourth Street from Market Street westward to Rosemont Avenue not including Market Street.

The next bulk trash pick-up will be in August 2003. Additional information on bulk trash pick-up can be obtained by contacting the Department of Public Works at 301-600-1173.

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