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Jonesville residents can get rid of trash and maybe find some treasure. 

The city is hosting its 18th Annual Residential Spring Clean-Up on April 27. Residents will be able to dispose of unwanted items, both large and small, through a free curb-side pickup service. 

“We try to use it as an opportunity to provide folks help get rid of stuff that has accumulated over the year,” City Manager Jeff Gray said. 

The spring clean-up helps to reduce the strain on municipal services and code enforcement, as well as protecting the health and wealth of the community, according to Gray. 

Gray said that most of the city residents participate in the clean-up. Last year, the city collected 33 tons of junk. 

“When you drive around town that week before you’ll see at least half of every street has something out,” Gray said. 

There is no limit on how many items can be disposed of. Residents can get rid of a variety of items including furniture, rugs, mattresses. Batteries, latex paint, and other hazardous materials will not be accepted. Residents wishing to get rid of large appliances must call the city office in advance to schedule a pick up. 

LRS Waste Management, which provides Jonesville’s residential waste and recycling services, will begin picking up items at 7 a.m. on April 27. Residents can begin placing items for curbside pickup on April 21 so that neighbors and visitors from out of town can look through for items they may want.  

“Most of the good stuff never even makes it to be recycled. People will come with trailers and trucks to fill,” Gray said. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” 

City employee Cindy Means said pickers help to reduce the cost of the spring clean-up since the town pays LRS per pound. 

“In the end it helps us,” Means said. “The pickers start coming in and bring trucks and trailers and drive through town if there is anything they want. Sometimes they take entire piles.” 

Grey encouraged residents to take advantage of the free service. 

“It’s an opportunity for residents to get their properties cleaned back up,” Gray said. “It’s a way to make the town look nice and neat when things have gotten a little out of order.”