Toss the Broken BBQ to the Curb March 24

Residents who want to take advantage of free bulky item pickup must make a reservation between March 5 and March 12. Up to two items per household will be picked up for free on Saturday, March 24.

Some of the eligible items include:

• AC units
• Barbecues (no propane)
• Basketball hoops
• Furniture
• Doors
• Mattresses
• Toilets
• Water heaters
• File cabinets

For a list of items that qualify for the program and what is not allowed, visit the city’s website, carlsbadca.gov, under City Services/Environmental Programs.

To make a pick up reservation, call Waste Management, the city’s trash contractor at 760-929-9400 during the registration period from March 5 to March 12, or sign up online at northcounty.wm.com/. Residents are limited to two items per pick up day.

Electronic items, such as computers and televisions, are not eligible for pick up and must be discarded at a qualified household hazardous waste facility. Carlsbad residents can take their electronic waste to 5960 El Camino Real in Carlsbad, 760-929-9400; 2880 Industry St. in Oceanside, 760-929-9400; or 1145 East Taylor St. in Vista, 800-714-1195. Please call ahead for hours of operation.

The city recommends residents consider donating useable goods to charity or allowing others in the community to use them. Waste Management is also a sponsor of Freecycle, an online network where members give away and receive items for free in their own communities. Visit freecycle.org for more information.

–Press Release by the City of Carlsbad

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