A Storm Lake city-wide cleanup day is planned for Saturday, May 13th from 9am to 4pm as part of Storm Lake Proud Week.
For a five-dollar donation, Storm Lake residents may drop off unwanted items at the Public Services yard at 433 Vilas Road on that day. The donation money will benefit Upper Des Moines Opportunity.
Drop off items that will be accepted include furniture, push mowers, car batteries, grills, carpet, glass, and other bulky home items. There will be an additional five-dollar charge for disposal of appliances, water heaters and softeners, air conditioners, TVs, computer monitors, and passenger vehicle tires with no rims. A loaded pickup plus a loaded trailer will count as two loads.
Items that CANNOT be accepted include yard waste, paint, propane tanks, junk vehicles or parts, toilets, sinks, tubs or ceramic fixtures, construction materials, and semi or tractor tires.
