NOTE: WATCH FOR THE NEW DATE FOR THE 2005 CLEANUP DAY WHICH WILL BE POSTED HOPEFULLY IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.
The Township of Mancelona, Antrim County, will hold a "cleanup day" on Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. A contractor will provide trash trucks at Palmer Park.
Residents may bring one pickup truck or utility trailer load per household, not to exceed 4 ft by 8 ft by 4 ft in size.
Proof of residency in the form of voter registration card, latest property tax notice, or current electric bill is required. Items brought from any place other than the resident's location will result in a penalty fee and possible loss of privileges in future cleanups.
ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: building materials (nothing over six foot), household furniture (including chairs, couches, mattresses), appliances including refrigerators, which are tagged "Freon free" (Otherwise, a fee will apply), scrap metal, and car batteries.
The following items will be accepted at the owner's expense:
Car tires (19 inches or less) - $3.00
Car tires (more than 19 inches) - $10.00
Batteries - $1.00
Appliances with Freon - $20.00 per appliance
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Household garbage, liquids including unsolidified paint, motor oil and antifreeze; yard wastes, leaves and brush; chemical or other hazardous wastes; flammables and explosives; broken glass; dangerous items such as gasoline or hot ashes; engine blocks and any other items too heavy to be lifted by two average people, and; cars, mobile homes/house trailers.
ITEMS MUST NOT BE BROUGHT TO THE CLEANUP SITE PRIOR TO 7:00 a.m., , 2005.
Questions should be directed to the township hall at 587-8651.