Senior News

February 28, 2013 by Submitted

Register For Munson Twp. Senior Trash Pickup

Munson Township Trustees and Munson Road Department are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the 2013 Munson Township Senior Trash Pick-Up Days April 22-24.

To register for trash pickup, one must be 60 years of age or older, live in Munson Township and be registered with Geauga County Department of Aging. The Munson Township Road Crew and the Department on Aging will pick up refuse from the seniors driveway and take it to the township dumpsters.

No liquids, paint, or other hazardous materials, construction or remodeling debris, rocks, yard waste, household garbage, televisions, computer monitors or small appliances with electrical components will be accepted.

Reduce wood or pipe to six-foot lengths. Mattresses must be wrapped securely in plastic.

Unbroken car batteries, lawn mowers, and a maximum of four tires off the rim will be accepted. To dispose of an auto or truck, call the township at 440-286-9255

Only 10 household items per home and the trash should be from the registered senior’s household only. Items must be left by garage or driveway near residence. Consolidate all small materials in strong boxes or containers. Do not leave items by the curbside. Items should be outside by the evening of April 21

To register, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2130, 440-564-7131 ext. 2130 or 440-834-1856 ext. 2130 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The cleanup is on a first-come, first-serve basis. The number of senior residents that can be served is limited.