Spring Cleaning Sprees

May 12th “Spring Cleaning Day”This is our City’s “Spring Cleaning Day”. The City will provide garbage pick up on that Saturday to assist those who wish to clean out their garages, homes, yards and property of unwanted items. The City trucks will make their rounds between 7AM and 3PM to keep up with those who wish to take advantage of their service to facilitate homeowner activities. A dispatcher will be at the garage to address specific requests at 659-1219. May 19th “Household Waste Recycle Program”This will be the date for the “Household Waste Recycle Program” sponsored by the Lake County Solid Waste District. The Whiting City Garage located at 1915 Front Street will serve as the drop off center from 9AM to 2PM. Items which can be deposited for pickup are: Batteries, Cleaners, Oils, Pesticides, Herbicides, Solvents, Antifreeze, Corrosives, Elemental Mercury, Mercury Devices, Thermometers, Gasoline, Aerosols, and Oil Base Paints. This program is for households only. Call the City Garage at 659-1219 with any questions.