(La Porte, IN) - La Porte residents looking to get rid of a few things before the cold of winter comes will be able to do so in the coming weeks.

 

Citizens, from October 16th to the 20th, can discard of  large and heavy trash on their regular trash pick-up day. However, this upcoming pick-up is not exactly like the previous fall and spring clean-ups.

 

Mayor Tom Dermody said the first “Large/Heavy Trash Pick Ups” will take place once annually and include some different guidelines.

 

“Our residents grew very accustomed to the Fall and Spring Clean Ups that were provided by RTS,” Dermody said.

 

RTS is the city’s former trash-hauler, whose contract was not renewed earlier this year due to many service complaints. Waste Management has now assumed the role of service-provider.

 

Dermody said the city’s Dumpter Program has reduced the need to have pick-ups in the spring and fall.

 

“With our new trash vendor comes a new set of guidelines for item size and weight, so I encourage all our residents to review these stipulations closely to ensure they aren’t missed,” he said.

 

For a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable items, visit cityoflaporte.com.