Saturday is Trash Amnesty Day in the City of Sandersville

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Help keep Sandersville Beautiful by participating in Trash Amnesty Day in the City of Sandersville scheduled for Saturday, October 10.

The City of Sandersville’s Trash Amnesty Day is held in conjunction with the Georgia Municipal Association’s “Georgia Cities Week.” Cities across Georgia are celebrating Georgia Cities Week October 4-10, with the theme “Georgia’s Cities: Building the 2020 Vision!”

Georgia Cities Week gives cities an opportunity to share information about the valuable services cities provide to residents and how cities positively impact their quality of life.

Typically held during the spring, this year’s events were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The City of Sandersville’s Trash Amnesty Day will be held on Saturday, October 10 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Public Works Annex located at 124 S. Hospital Road in Sandersville.

This event is open to City of Sandersville residents only. A City of Sandersville utility bill as well as a photo ID will be required.

The City of Sandersville will accept the following items free of charge: old appliances, furniture, bulk items, cardboard, computers, and accessories for recycling.

Tires will also be accepted during Trash Amnesty Day; however, a fee will be charged based on the type of tire – car, truck, and/or tractor tires.

Items that are not accepted at Trash Amnesty Day include chemicals, paint, or animal remains.

Additionally, the Sandersville Police Department will collect expired or unused prescription drugs for disposal during Trash Amnesty Day from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Sandersville Police Department located at 130 Malone Street in Sandersville.