Mark your calendars, Lawrence residents: it's time to clear out your clutter. Spring Heavy Trash Week is slated for next Monday to Friday. As part of the city's waste management efforts, you'll have the chance to leave up to three bulky items at the curb on your regular trash day, without incurring extra charges, according to a recent announcement on the City of Lawrence's official website.
Conveniently aligning with the community's need for seasonal cleaning, Priority Waste, under contract with the city, will be shouldering the burden of hauling away those cumbersome objects that have been taking up space in your homes. Have items exceeding the three-piece limit and still want to get rid of them? Not to worry, but just be sure to reach out to Priority at 855-WASTE-65 (855-927-8365) or 586-228-1200 a full 48 hours prior to your regular collection day to schedule a pickup—and yes, additional fees will apply.
But before you haul all your heavy items to the curbside, there are restrictions on what's permissible for disposal. The City of Lawrence reminds residents that building refuse, including the likes of construction debris, bricks, concrete blocks, and similar materials, won't be accepted. For those in doubt or in need of clarification, Priority Waste encourages a quick, clarifying call before placing questionable items at the curb, ensuring a smooth and efficient pickup process.
Lawrence's biannual cleanup week represents more than just an opportunity to declutter—it's a moment for the city to come together and collectively spruce up. As we all embrace the spirit of renewal that comes with spring, let's make sure the items that once served us well find their way out with dignity, those not allowed including building refuse and other similar materials, as the City of Lawrence's statement informs. It's a chance to start afresh and to do so responsibly, considering the guidelines and limitations set forth, because nobody wants a sidewalk strewn with the rubble of yesterday's projects.
