Get ready to declutter, Brighton residents! The city's Fall Trash Bash disposal program for large items is coming up later next month. Mark your calendars for a cleaner home and city on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items can be dropped off at the Brighton Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at 325 North Kuner Road. Make sure to enter through Brighton Street. According to the City of Brighton, this service is a chance for residents to dispose of bulky waste that can't be picked up through regular trash services.
There's some additional help for anyone with special needs, with pick-up service provided on Tuesday, Sept. 16, and Wednesday, Sept. 17. If you're in need of this service, you need to call 303-655-2087 to make arrangements. Accepted items include furniture, non-refrigerated appliances, and certainly cut-up pieces of carpet. The city has stressed that all small loose items should be containerized, and the total weight should correspond to the type of container used.
Residents should bring proof of Brighton residency, like a City of Brighton water bill or driver's license, to the site. While dropping off your items is mostly free, there are some suggested donations and fees; that $10 donation will help keep the program running. And if you're getting rid of tires, fees range from $7 for car and light pickup tires to $20 for semi-truck tires. Folks coming with large trailers might have to unload by themselves, keeping the line moving smoothly.
However, the Trash Bash isn't a free-for-all. Head's up: They're not taking household trash, grass clippings, or any of the usual electronic suspects, no TVs, computers, or microwaves, among others. Full details on prohibited items can be found on Brighton's website. Hearing it straight from the city, "Items not allowed include household trash, commercial waste, concrete/home improvement project debris," and other various hazardous materials are prohibited, as per the City of Brighton. The Fall Trash Bash is a neat chance for Brighton residents to responsibly dispose of large items, and maybe find some extra space in their garages or basements while they're at it.
