– Waste Management (WM) will host a free waste drop-off event for customers in the City of Atascadero, allowing disposal of large, bulky items, green waste, and hazardous material at the Chicago Grade Landfill from April 20 to April 27.

“SWM takes seriously its commitment to environmentally-friendly waste disposal,” said Sandra Pursley, Area Director for WM. “We encourage all Atascadero customers to take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of household waste for free.”

“I am grateful to WM for offering this free service to our Atascadero residents,” said Atascadero Mayor Heather Moreno. “By properly disposing of our waste, we can help preserve and protect our local environment and keep Atascadero clean!”

The event is exclusively for Atascadero Waste Management customers, requiring a voucher and proof of address matching the billing notice.

Residents can obtain a voucher by contacting Waste Management at (805) 466-3636 or by visiting the local Atascadero office at 8740 Pueblo Ave., Suite. B. Trailers will not be accepted.

Accepted items include:

• Household waste, including sofas, small household appliances, and loose items that need to be bagged
• Green waste
• Scrap metal (must be separated)
• Hazardous waste (only accepted on Saturdays between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Items not accepted include:

• Commercial construction or landscaping debris
• Landscaping companies
• Universal waste

The Chicago Grade Landfill is located at 2290 Homestead Rd., Templeton, CA 93465.

Waste Management, the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America, has been a long-time partner with the City of Atascadero. More information about Waste Management can be found at www.wm.com or www.thinkgreen.com.