How to Properly Dispose of Rubbish
Do you have old sofas, broken or old appliances, and other types of rubbish or landscape debris taking up space in your garage? Sacramento County Department of Waste Management and Code Enforcement is reminding residents about the many options they have to get rid of rubbish and bulky items.
“It is important that people dispose of their garbage in a safe and green manner,” said Paul Philleo, Director of the Department of Waste Management and Recycling. “Whether you take your garbage to a County facility, or call us to make an appointment, the County is ready to help you dispose of rubbish safely.”
Disposing of rubbish legally also helps prevent illegal dumping. Did you know that if illegally dumped trash is traced back to you, you could be held liable even if you didn’t do the dumping? That’s why it important to be sure to hire a licensed rubbish hauler to protect you, neighborhoods and the environment.
“Illegal dumping contributes to blight, drives down property values, encourages additional illegal dumping, is harmful to the environment and costs tax payers thousands of dollars to remove the junk and rubbish,” said Carl Simpson, chief of Sacramento County Code Enforcement.
There are three disposal options available:
• Make an Appointment – The Department of Waste Management & Recycling provides its customers with a once-a-year pick up of bulky waste by appointment. Call 875-5555 to schedule a pick up if your collection service is Sacramento County.
• Do It Yourself – There are several licensed facilities where you can dispose of junk and rubbish for as little as $20 a load. To find out more about these facilities, visit http://www.sacgreenteam.com/facilities/default.htm
• Hire a Licensed Hauler – Contact the County’s Business License Unit at 874-6644 to verify a hauler license, or visit http://www.illegaldumping.saccounty.net/