Published: July 11, 2009 12:16 am      

City, IESI host citywide event today

The City of Greenville and Independent Environmental Services Incorporated (IESI) will conduct a citywide cleanup event for residents today at the IESI facility located at 4618 Ed Rutherford Drive.

Under the contract with IESI that the Greenville City Council adopted in June 2008, IESI provides four city-wide cleanup events each year on the second Saturday of October, January, April and July.

Residents may bring items to the IESI facility between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. today. Proof of Greenville residence is required in the form of a utility bill, tax statement or driver's license showing a Greenville address.

Items that will be accepted at the event include:

— Household trash

— Furniture

— Tires

— Construction Material

— Washers & Dryers

— Stoves, Ovens and Cooktops

— Microwaves

— Computers and Monitors

Items that cannot be accepted include:

— Paint

— Chemicals

— Automotive batteries

— Pesticides

— Air Conditioners

— Refrigerators

— Freezers

Those wanting more information, can contact the City Manager's office at 903-457-3116 or IESI at 903-450-8282.