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 Osprey and Gulf Gate area from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 7. Dumpsters for residential customers will be available at 7112 Curtiss Ave., Sarasota. Appliances and car tires smaller than 25 X 16, with a limit of four tires per household, will be accepted. Hazardous waste, such as paint, oil, gas, electronics, appliances and computers will not be accepted. Hazardous materials may be taken to the Sarasota County Chemical Collection Center, 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, dial 311 or visit scgov.net. |