Time to clear the clutter, Watertown! The City-Wide Cleanup is your opportunity to dispose of unwanted bulky items for free—just follow the guidelines below to ensure smooth collection.
Key Dates
‣ Place items on boulevards: April 26–27 (PLEASE DO NOT SET OUT PRIOR)
‣ Curbside collection begins: Monday, April 28
Crews will make one pass through each neighborhood. Missed the deadline? Items left behind must be removed by the property owner.
Important Placement Rules
‣ Place all items by Sunday night, April 27 (two pile types listed below)
‣ Keep piles at least 4 feet apart
‣ Items must be clear of parked vehicles, trees, fire hydrants, and fences
‣ Do not lean items on anything
‣ Carpet must be rolled and bound
‣ Fridge/Freezer doors and storm door glass must be removed
SEPERATE INTO PILES! *******Place metal and non-metal items in separate piles so each can be picked up by the right truck and taken to the proper disposal site.: *******
#1. Metal Pile
‣ Appliances (fridges, freezers and refrigerators - remove doors, washers, dryers)
‣ Lawn mowers & snow blowers (drained of fuel/oil)
‣ Bikes, grills, exercise equipment, etc.
#2. Non-Metal Pile
‣ Furniture (couches, chairs, pianos, tables, recliners, and other furniture)
‣ Mattresses & box springs
‣ Rolled & tied carpeting and rugs
What NOT to Place at the Curb
‣ Glass (including windows and storm doors)
‣ Electronics (TVs, computers — take to landfill for recycling)
‣ Small trash (if it fits in your blue bin, it does not belong curbside)
‣ Cardboard or branches (use brown bin or bring to landfill)
‣ Construction debris (wood, bricks, drywall, shingles, etc.)
‣ Propane tanks (even empty ones)
‣ Tires, etc. Please contact the numbers below if you have questions pertaining to an item!
Other Cleanup Opportunities:
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off - Saturday, April 26 | 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Watertown Wastewater Treatment Plant: Drop off paints, chemicals, batteries, and more. Residential only.
More info → www.watertownsd.us/HHW25
Self-Haul for Free: Free landfill dumping for Watertown Municipal Utility customers through Saturday, May 3. Must show current utility bill. All loads must be secured.
QUESTIONS: Need Help?
‣ Street Division: (605) 882-6207
‣ Solid Waste Division: (605) 882-6219