Residents of Northwoods, Orchard Trail, and River North, mark your calendars for the bulky waste pickup day on October 4, as announced by Brooklyn Park officials. Before you start dragging your oversized relics to the curb, double-check whether your address is on the list; some homes within the same neighborhood might have to circle a different date on their calendars for this service.
For a successful curbside collection, there are a few guidelines to adhere to: have your items ready at the curb by 7:00 a.m. because the crews won't be coming back for seconds, and if you’ve got smaller items, save everyone some time by bagging them up for easier pickup, according to the official bulletin from the city. There's a specific list of 'do's' and 'don’ts' to prep your throwaways correctly, and you can find that on their website.
Take note, though, there's a blacklist of materials that won't be hauled away: paints, tires, electronics, and any hazardous waste should be taken to the Hennepin County Drop-Off Facility, not left curbside. The address for this facility is 8100 Jefferson Highway for those unfamiliar. Simultaneously, it’s clear that no yard waste will be handled in this pickup; instead, drop such green detritus off for free at the Maple Grove Yardwaste Site, which is located at 10300 Maple Grove Parkway, and keep that compost separate from your castoffs.
Being mindful of which items are accepted and which are not can prevent creating waste collection bedlam, what with your unaccepted items being left stranded at the curbside and you left scratching your head, wondering where it all went wrong; it's all in the prep, folks. For more details on bulky waste collection arrangements and other instructions, residents can consult the official announcement from the city published on September 24th.
