Beginning July 1, large items to be picked up year round in Mason City

MASON CITY – City Sanitation customers will be able to schedule an appointment to have large items collected on their regular sanitation collection day. The definition of large item includes those objects not normally collected by the City on regular sanitation routes. A list of the large items and the number of stickers necessary for each item is listed below.

The large item collection by appointment will occur on the sanitation collection day for that particular quadrant of the community. For example, if you live in the 2nd Ward, or the NW Quadrant of the community, you would schedule an appointment for a Tuesday, which is your normal date for sanitation collection.

Customers should place their large items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the same day they normally set out their garbage and recyclables. Residents need not be present for collection of the large items.

Sanitation stickers are required to be attached to all large items. Stickers cost $1.00 each and are available in sheets of five at most grocery stores and at City Hall.

In general, the following number of stickers must be attached to the respective or similar items:

13 Pianos, large appliances such as stoves, refrigerators (IMPORTANT: doors must be removed), water heaters, trash compactors, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, washers, dryers, freezers, furnaces, televisions, computer monitors, and microwaves

5 Upholstered furniture such as sofas, chairs, and carpet

4 Copy machines, fax machines, and any other items with toner cartridges

3 Sinks, tubs, and toilets

1 Tables and chairs

Small appliances such as radios

Mattresses and box springs

Grills

Bicycles

Old construction material

Humidifiers

All other electronics, including computer towers, etc.

Customers are reminded not to place items in cardboard boxes because it is recyclable and is not accepted at the landfill. Old construction material must be bundled and weigh under 50 pounds per bundle or bag. Smaller items must be bundled or bagged. Loose small items will not be picked up.

Items that will not be picked up include: new construction material, oil, paints, solvents, gasoline, car batteries, gas tanks, tires, household chemicals, toxic items, fuels, and pesticides.

This pickup is for Mason City Sanitation regular customers only. No businesses will be included.

Customers are encouraged to write their address on the face of each sticker to prevent unauthorized removal. Wherever possible, loop stickers through or around openings so that the end of the stickers adhere together. Do not place stickers on electrical cords.

The City is not responsible for lost or stolen stickers.

For further information, contact the Sanitation Division at 421-3691 or the Operations & Maintenance Department at 421-3675.