Event set for Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Mills Pond Park
The City of Fort Lauderdale is offering neighbors a convenient and responsible opportunity for household spring cleaning. A variety of unwanted items will be collected at a combined drop-off event at Mills Pond Park from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016.
The event includes special sites for household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off, unwanted medication take back, on-site document shredding and a collection site operated by The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army will be collecting items in good condition, including:
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Linens
- Small household items
- Small kitchen items, and
- Dishes
No furniture, mattresses or other large items will be allowed.
Proof of residency in the participating cities of Fort Lauderdale, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach or Tamarac is required (driver's license or utility bill) for hazardous waste and electronics drop-off.
There is no residency requirement for shredding, medication take back or donations to The Salvation Army.
The drop-off events are critical to protecting the environment by reducing the volume of waste in landfills and preventing the contamination of ground water.
Mills Pond Park is located at 2201 NW 9th Avenue (Powerline Road), in Fort Lauderdale.
For drop-off guidelines, visit www.fortlauderdale.gov/hhw or contact City of Fort Lauderdale Customer Service at 954-828-8000.
