Free city-wide cleanup coming May 15-16

Bring your used to be loved, but are no longer needed items to the Rhinelander City Shop on May 15 and 16, and the city will dispose of them for free.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 15 and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 16 and will take place at the Rhinelander City Shop, located at 644 Washington St.

The cost is free, however the program is  open to current City of Rhinelander residents only. Participants must provide a proof of residency (examples include current utility bill, Wisconsin ID, bank statement, lease). Limited to one visit per resident.

The site will be designed in a loop format for easy flow, and staff will be on hand to provide directions.

There will be no curbside pick-up. All items must be brought to the collection site at 644 Washington St. 

Accepted items include:

• Non-food household waste — clothing, small tools, housewares, dishes, bedding, etc.

• Furniture — end tables, chairs, desks, chests, beds, sofas, mattresses

• Small appliances (no freon) -- toasters, hair dryers, lamps, radios, plug-in tools, etc.

Prohibited items include:

• Electronics - TVs, computers, or batteries

• Fluorescent bulbs

• Tires

• Yard waste -- leaves or brush (the city brush pick-up has not been scheduled yet) 

• Vehicle parts and fluids

• Freon appliances -- refrigerators, AC units

• Large volume of construction/demolition material, decking, shingles, etc.

For more information, call Justin Ernst at 715-362-2728.