The following is a news release from the City of Georgetown, TX
Saturday’s cleanup events have been rescheduled or canceled due to the forecast for heavy rains this weekend. The Color the Sky Kite Day at Garey Park on May 13 has also been canceled.
Community collection event rescheduled
The City’s Environmental Services team’s recycling event has been rescheduled to 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 24 at the Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Ave.
During the event, residents will be able to drop off paper for shredding, tires, mattresses, and electronics, including televisions, microwaves, computers, and cell phones. Individuals are limited to three boxes or sacks of paper for shredding and up to four tires per carload. There is no limit on electronic items. Household hazardous waste items will not be accepted.
To participate, please bring a donation to Friends of the Georgetown Public Library, which helps support the needs of the library. Accepted items include:
- Gently used books (no encyclopedias or magazines)
- Headphones
- Board games
- Arts and craft supplies
- Label makers
- Cleaning supplies
- Printer Paper
- Paper towels
- Playground/sports equipment, such as basketballs, soccer balls, yard games, hula hoops, and jump ropes.
Monetary donations will also be accepted.
Rivery Park cleanup event canceled
The May 13 riverbank cleanup at Rivery Park, 1125 Woodlawn Ave has been canceled.
Future riverbank cleanup events will be planned; however, a new date has not been selected at this time. Follow the City’s social media pages for updates: facebook.com/cityofgeorgetown and twitter.com/georgetowntx.
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