SARASOTA COUNTY – It’s time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, appliances, junk, and tree trimmings as Sarasota County hosts a free community cleanup in the Englewood area from 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, July 8. Dumpsters for residential customers will be available at the following locations: Sarasota Baptist Church, 7091 Proctor Road, Sarasota. Hazardous waste, such as paint, oil, gas, auto parts, aerosol cans, electronics, appliances, computers, and tires no larger than 25 X 16, limited to four tires per household, will not be accepted. Hazardous materials should be taken to the Sarasota County Chemical Collection Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, located at 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, or the Citizens’ Convenience Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, located at 4010 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis. For more information, dial 311 or visit scgov.net. Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA compliance). |