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Community cleanup, Aug. 19 in Newtown

Post Date:08/14/2023 9:30 AM

SARASOTA COUNTY - It's time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, appliances, junk and tree trimmings as Sarasota County hosts a free community cleanup in the Newtown area from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 19.

Dumpsters for residential customers will be available at the following locations:

  • Newtown Estates Park and Dr. Martin Luther King Way, Sarasota.
  • 23rd Street and Chester Avenue, Sarasota.

Hazardous waste, such as paint, oil, gas, electronics, appliances and computers will not be accepted. Hazardous materials may be taken to the Sarasota County Chemical Collection Center, 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

For more information, dial 311 or visit scgov.net.

 

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