Heavy trash day for East Montgomery County Oct 8

New Caney, TX − East Montgomery County residents will get a chance to safely clear the garage, the attic and the backyard when county officials host "Heavy Trash Day" this fall.

Precinct 4 County Commissioner Jim Clark has announced the next heavy trash day will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8. Area residents can drop off oversized, heavy or cumbersome household items at any of four locations:

· Community Development Center, 16401 First Street, Splendora

· Precinct 4 Offices, 23628 Roberts Road, New Caney

· 1314 Fire Station, 14821 FM 1314, (near Stidham Road) Conroe

· Old Grangerland Community Building, FM 2090 and FM 3083

Acceptable items include:

Furniture, boats, motorized equipment, exercise equipment, most appliances and most other household furnishings. Tires from passenger vehicles and pickups can be dropped off at the Precinct 4 office location on Roberts Road only.

Items NOT allowed include:

Paint, chemicals, large tires, televisions and monitors, oil, tree limbs/vegetation or traditional household garbage.

"We hold these special events twice a year to help area residents dispose of larger than usual household items at no cost," said Commissioner Clark. "It's a great opportunity to make sure the items are safely recycled or disposed of in a proper manner."

Seniors or disabled residents in need of assistance can call 281-577-8919 starting Sept. 26 to arrange for pick up at their home.

For additional information, contact Marie Moore, Precinct 4 Administrator, at 936-760-6998 office, 936-499-9729 cell or by emailing marie.moore@mctx.org.