Republic Spring Clean Up is Coming Up

(Oblong) — The Village of Oblong is reminding residents of some things to remember for April’s Republic Spring Clean-Up. According to Oblong Mayor, Teresa Fielder, per Republic Services, do not set anything out in paper bags or deteriorating cardboard boxes. Mattresses must be wrapped in plastic or in a plastic cover. Carpet must be cut in 4’ rolls and tied or taped. Furniture and toys are acceptable for pickup. No electronics, appliances, vehicle parts or batteries, propane tanks, pianos, concrete, or liquid paint/flammable materials will be accepted. Fielder says ordinance violations will be issued after this date for properties in violation of the property maintenance code. The Republic Services Spring Clean-Up Day is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th, in the Village of Oblong. In Robinson the City’s yard waste Spring Clean-up will run April 27th-May 1st, and the Republic Spring Clean-up will be May 4th-8th.