District 1 Large/Bulk Item pickup taking place Jan. 20; last day to schedule pickup set for Jan. 19

The Large/Bulk Item pickup is back for 2021.

The first of two pick ups for District 1 will be taking place on Jan. 20. Last year was the first full year of the revamp of the program. During the second round of large item picks up in District 2, the City implemented a scheduling process which seemed to have improved the flow of the pickup program.

“Since the City of Big Spring has reinstated the large item pick up, more and more citizens are beginning to participate in the program. With the increase of residents taking part in the program it has become more difficult for city staff to complete the project in just a single day,” Shane Bowles, Public Works Director, said.

This month, on Wednesday, Jan. 20, those living in District 1 will be able to have their large items picked up for the first time this year. The large item pick up will be a good opportunity for those looking to clear out items after the holidays.

“This is an opportunity to get rid of old furniture or any other bulk items without the hassle and expense of hauling it off,” the City of Big Spring website states.

The large/bulk item program was restarted at the beginning of last year, as a way to help residents dispose of large items from their homes like couches, mattresses, appliances, and any other large, bulky items without the expense and hassle of hauling it off. Residents with items needing to be picked up are asked to call the Public Works Office and set up a pick up for the designated day. The scheduling will allow better use of the city workers time and help ensure all residents needing to utilize the service have an opportunity to do so.

“City staff will only pick up items that are placed on the curb upon arrival to your location and staff will not be permitted to bring items to the curb from inside your home or from any other area of the residence, including the backyard and garage,” an information flyer from the City of Big Spring stated.

The program is designed to support residential customers only and is not open to businesses. Once the resident has called to set up a pick up for the pick up day, items