By WKTV Staff
greer@wktv.org
The City of Kentwood will offer its annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 2, to help residents “spring clean” their home and yard.
Kentwood residents can drop off yard waste, household items, furniture and general debris for disposal and electronics for recycling 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentwood Public Works Department, 5068 Breton Ave. SE. Proof of Kentwood residency is required.
“Our Community Cleanup Day provides residents with a safe, convenient, and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted items,” Public Works Department Director Chad Griffin said. “As many households take part in seasonal spring-cleaning efforts, this event offers an ideal opportunity to responsibly clear out clutter. We anticipate a high level of participation and encourage residents to plan accordingly and take advantage of this service.”
Residents participating in Community Cleanup Day are asked to enter the Public Works Department property off Breton Avenue, where staff will check ID for residency and direct traffic flow.
The following items will be accepted:
- Yard waste – Loose leaves, brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, and grass clippings.
- Household items – Water heaters, toilets, appliances, snowblowers, tools, etc.
- Furniture – Bed frames, mattresses, dressers, couches, etc.
- Electronics – TVs, phones, computers, fax machines, modems, printers, etc.
- Miscellaneous – Scrap metal, screen doors, bicycles, etc.
The following items will not be accepted:
- Hazardous materials – Automotive fluids, paints and stains, compressed gas tanks, aerosol cans, fire extinguishers, medical waste, etc.
- Construction debris – concrete, dirt and sand, sod, patio pavers, bulk building materials such as roofing shingles or bricks, etc.
- Donations of any kind
- Tires
Residents looking to safely dispose of household hazardous materials may utilize the Kent County Public Works Department’s SafeChem program, which is open and available to residents 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Kentwood Public Works Department.
After the cleanup event, the City’s brush and leaf drop-off sites will remain open through Friday, May 22. Hours of operation for the drop-off sites are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Learn more at kentwood.us/BrushLeafDropOff.
Learn more about Community Cleanup Day at kentwood.us/CommunityCleanup and on our Facebook Event Page.
