{"id":6493,"date":"2009-10-18T04:44:17","date_gmt":"2009-10-18T11:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/?p=6493"},"modified":"2009-10-17T15:40:49","modified_gmt":"2009-10-17T22:40:49","slug":"free-big-trash-pick-up-bonanza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/?p=6493","title":{"rendered":"Free Big Trash Pick Up Bonanza"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/waste-management-truck.jpg\" onclick=\"window.open('http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/waste-management-truck.jpg','popup','width=450,height=338,scrollbars=no,resizable=yes,toolbar=no,directories=no,location=no,menubar=no,status=yes,left=0,top=0');return false\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.carlsbadistan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/waste-management-truck-tm.jpg\" height=\"150\" width=\"200\" border=\"1\" align=\"right\" hspace=\"4\" vspace=\"4\" alt=\"Waste-Management-Truck\" \/><\/a>The City of <em>Carlsbadistan<\/em> is offering a free pick-up of large trash items that are too large for normal trash pick-up; i.e. AC units, large appliances, water heaters, toilets, Mattresses, doors, furniture, and other large stuff that people illegally throw into commercial dumpsters under the cover of darkness (computers and television are not eligable).<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>For a list of items that qualify for the program and what is not allowed, visit the city\u2019s Web site, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carlsbadca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.carlsbadca.gov<\/a><\/strong>, under Environmental Programs.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Those interested in taking advantage of this free removals service must make a reservation between October 20-27, 2009 by calling <strong>Waste Management<\/strong> at 760-929-9400. The items will be picked up on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Follow the jump for more info.<br \/>\n<!--more-->Make a reservation for free bulky item pick up<\/p>\n<p>The City of Carlsbad is offering free, curbside pick up of large and bulky items too big for regular trash pick up.  Residents who want to take advantage of this service must make a reservation Oct. 20 to 27.  Items will be picked up Saturday, Nov. 7.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the eligible items include:<br \/>\n\u00b7         AC units<br \/>\n\u00b7         Barbecues (no propane)<br \/>\n\u00b7         Basketball hoops<br \/>\n\u00b7         Furniture<br \/>\n\u00b7         Doors<br \/>\n\u00b7         Mattresses<br \/>\n\u00b7         Toilets<br \/>\n\u00b7         Large appliances<br \/>\n\u00b7         Water heaters<br \/>\n\u00b7         File cabinets<\/p>\n<p>For a list of items that qualify for the program and what is not allowed, visit the city\u2019s Web site, www.carlsbadca.gov, under Environmental Programs.<\/p>\n<p>To make a pick up reservation, call Waste Management, the city\u2019s trash contractor, at 760-929-9400, during the registration period.  Residents are limited to two items per pick up day.  The city offers five bulky item pick up days a year.<\/p>\n<p>Computers and televisions are not eligible for pick up.  Electronic items must be discarded at a qualified household hazardous waste facility. Carlsbad residents can take their electronic waste to 2880 Industry St. in Oceanside, 760-929-9400, or 1145 East Taylor St. in Vista, 800-444-4244. Please call ahead for hours of operation.<\/p>\n<p>The city recommends residents consider donating useable goods to charity or allowing others in the community to use them.  Waste Management is a partner with Freecycle, an online network where members give away and get items for free in their own communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The City of Carlsbadistan is offering a free pick-up of large trash items that are too large for normal trash pick-up; i.e. AC units, large appliances, water heaters, toilets, Mattresses, doors, furniture, and other large stuff that people illegally throw into commercial dumpsters under the cover of darkness (computers and television are not eligable). 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