District 2 Large Item Pickup scheduled Wednesday Residents should register by 5 p.m. Monday

Large Item pickup for District 2 is right around the corner. Those wanting to take advantage of this free service will need to call by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 to have their items picked up.

An effort by Nick Ornelas, City Council Member for District 1, has drawn in the support and volunteers in District 1 pickups, but he is looking to extend that to the other districts.

“I get different organizations, such as Cross Roads Young Marines to help with placing large items to the curb for the elderly who are 60 or older. I will spearhead getting this organized for every district,” Ornelas said. “I am asking one organization to sign up each month.”

Large item pick up takes place the third Wednesday of the month and is a way for Big Spring residents to get rid of big items without having to make a trip to the landfill. The service was started as a way to help residents dispose of large items from their homes including couches, mattresses, appliances and other large, bulky items. The city staff make the routes through the respective district.

“City staff will not be able to bring the items to the curb for you which is why we are encouraging volunteers to help out,” Ornelas said. “This month we will have Wildlife Beauty & Wellness will be volunteering.”

Eligible items for pickup include: doors, carpet, furniture, appliances, cardboard boxes, scrap metal, mattresses, tree brush or limbs, and yard trimmings. Items that will not be picked up include: household trash, garbage or any material in plastic bags, hazardous materials, automotive parts, batteries or tires, construction, remodeling or demolition debris such as shingles, wallboard and lumber, dirt, rock, concrete or ceramic tile, Tvs and other electronics.

To schedule your large/bulk item pickup, call Public Works at 432-264-2501 or email nhernandez@mybigspring.com. More information can also be obtained by visiting www.mybigspring.com/616/largebulk-item-pickup.