July 2, 2025 – As the summer heats up, the City of Clovis is reminding single-family residences that receive city trash services about the upcoming Fall Community Clean-Up Program. This popular, no-cost curbside bulk pick-up service runs from the beginning of July to the end of December, offering residents a convenient way to dispose of items not typically collected through weekly waste services.
This semi-annual program is a fantastic opportunity for Clovis homeowners to declutter and responsibly discard a variety of materials. The City emphasizes the importance of proper sorting to maximize recycling efforts.
How the Clean-Up Program Works
Eligible single-family residences will receive a flyer in the mail at the start of the clean-up cycle. This flyer contains crucial information, including:
- Your specific pick-up date: Residents can also find their scheduled pick-up day by using the interactive Community Clean-Up Map and Dates available on the City’s website.
- Lists of accepted and prohibited items: It’s essential to consult this list to ensure your items will be picked up.
- Sorting guidelines: To facilitate recycling, all debris must be separated into three categories: greenwaste, metal, and other debris.
Important Guidelines and Restrictions
To ensure a smooth and efficient clean-up for everyone, the City has outlined several key rules:
- Placement and Timing: Debris should be placed at the curb directly in front of your property by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pick-up day. However, don’t put items out too early – debris can be placed at the curb no more than two weeks prior to your scheduled pick-up day. Placing items out sooner than this, or later than 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled day, may result in a special pick-up fee.
- Volume Limits: Each residence is eligible to dispose of no more than 6 cubic yards of trash twice per year through this program. Exceeding this limit may incur additional costs.
- Separation is Key: Separate trucks will collect materials at various times throughout the day, so proper sorting into greenwaste, metal, and other debris is vital.
- Prohibited Items: Residents are responsible for the proper disposal of any unaccepted items left at the curb. Placing prohibited items out can lead to a clean-up fee for spillage.
- No Alley Pick-Up: All debris must be placed at the curb directly in front of your property; there will be no alley pick-up.
- Clear the Curb: Remember to keep all debris piles at least 6 feet from any parked vehicles, and ensure vehicles are parked off the street on your collection day to avoid damage and facilitate pick-up.
- Do Not Use Carts: Your gray, blue, or green carts are for regular weekly waste collection only and should not be used for community clean-up items.
While some debris may be picked up earlier than your scheduled day, the trucks will return on the designated day to collect the rest. If your debris isn’t picked up on the scheduled day, please leave it out for collection the following day.
The Community Clean-Up Program is a valuable service that benefits the entire community by promoting responsible waste disposal and recycling. By adhering to the guidelines, residents can help make this semi-annual undertaking a success.