THOMASVILLE- The City of Thomasville Solid Waste Department will host their annual Spring Clean events Saturday, April 12th and Saturday, April 19th. Spring Clean events provide safe disposal locations for items not suitable for the landfill.

“The sunny skies and pleasant April weather makes it a popular month for many people to do some spring cleaning around their homes,” said Director of Solid Waste and Landfill Jimmy Smith, Jr. “Our Spring Clean events provide the community with safe and convenient drop off locations that help keep our city clean and welcoming.”

This year’s event dates and sites are:

• Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m.-noon at Balfour Park and Flipper Park
• Saturday, April 19 from 8 a.m.-noon at Cherokee Park

The City of Thomasville has partnered with local businesses and organizations to introduce an exciting new enhancement this year.

“Through a partnership with the City’s Community Outreach Department, Hands on Thomas County, Second Harvest, and Food Lion, we are offering home cleaning supplies to community members that drop off items on Saturday, April 19th at Cherokee Park,” said Smith. “We appreciate this partnership that will enhance our event and assist our community with their home spring cleaning. This certainly makes it a true community event.”

All locations will accept electronics, appliances, computers, batteries, and mattresses. The Cherokee Park event will also accept hard to dispose of items like paint and household chemicals.

“Hazardous materials that are not disposed of properly can pose a threat to human health and our environment,” noted Smith. “It is our pleasure to provide this disposal service at our Cherokee Park location, so these materials are handled safely and effectively.”

Spring Clean events are open to all City of Thomasville residents. For more information, contact the Solid Waste Department at 229-227-7092.