March 21, 2008

District 8 Neighborhood Clean-Up event offered

Vice Mayor David Cortese and the City of San Jose cordially invite you to a Neighborhood Clean-Up Event

Saturday, April 12, 2008
8:00AM – 11:00AM
(or until bins are full)

Bin Sites:

Bin Site #1: McDonald’s Parking Lot at S. White Rd at Aborn Rd ( Line up on S. White );

Bin Site #2: Scottsdale Dr at Sturla Drive ( Line up on Scottsdale @ Sturla);

Bin Site #3: Rossmore Wy, next to Holly Oaks School (Line up on Rossmore @ Castleton Dr.;

Bin Site #4: Boggini Park @ Millbrook Dr ( Line up on Stevens Lane @Oak Gate Wy);

Bin Site #5: Millbrook School at Yancy Dr. ( Line up on Croft Dr. @ Edenbank Dr.)

This clean-up event is first come first served and will be held rain or shine. Please note that bin locations, time of delivery, and time of pickup are subject to change without notice. This clean-up event is for household use only and not for commercial use. This event is open to participation by District 8, City of San Jose residents only and is not open to those who reside in other districts or the unincorporated areas of the City of San Jose.

Items not accepted at clean up sites:

Recyclable items, such as glass, cans, newspaper, 5-gallon buckets (remove handles) or cardboard of any size.
Hazardous waste items (See Hazardous Waste below).

Wet and dry household garbage, fluids of any kind, dirt, yard waste or human waste.

Gas cylinders and tanks, gas-powered motors, such as lawn mowers with fluids.

Important reminders:

For faster service, it is recommended that you bring large items early and break up and separate bulky items (i.e. wood, rubbish, metal, etc.) before you arrive at the bin site.

Due to the popularity of these clean-up events, expect lines at all of the bin sites and be prepared to be diverted to any available bin.

Flyers must be shown to the traffic and bin monitors; be prepared to provide photo identification, containing your current address, to be allowed to use the dumpsters.

Do not place items outside of the bins or at bin sites before they arrive; any illegal dumping will be subject to citation.
Be prepared to open all garbage bags for the bin monitor; clear bags are preferred.

For Everybody’s Safety, please follow the directions of the Traffic & Bin Monitors; they will be wearing Neon Yellow Safety Vests

Other services:

For Large Item Pick Up Year Round Service, please call Recycle Plus at 535-3515

To report abandoned shopping carts in your neighborhood, please call the City of San Jose Customer Service Call Center at (408) 535-3500 and provide the exact address/location of the abandoned cart.

Call the Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program at (408) 299-7300 to make an appointment for FREE disposal of hazardous waste items including but not limited to paint, oil, gasoline, batteries (vehicle, alkaline and lithium), fluorescent lighting, pressurized tanks (propane, helium, fire extinguishers), railroad ties, chemically-treated wood.