Franklin County Clean Up Day Set for Saturday, March 12

Franklin County has set Saturday, March 12 for the next Clean-Up Day.

Clean-Up Day will take place from 8 a to 12 noon at the Franklin County Convience Center on Harrison Bridge Rd, in Carnesville.

Items such as old furniture, toilets, mattresses, TVs/electronics, appliances, scrap metal, cardboard boxes, and extra trash can be disposed of free of charge during the event.

At their work session last week, County Manager Derrick Turner said the day is a time for citizens to dispose of unwanted items at the County landfill free of charge.

The Clean-Up Day is for Franklin County residents only and you must bring proof of ID and current Franklin County residency.  There will be an additional cost for tires and they will not accept toxic materials.

Items not accepted on Clean-Up Day:

Brush
Trees
Batteries
Motor Oil Containers
Paint Cans
Boats

The landfill does not recycle paper

For more information about the Free Dump Day on March 12th and other clean up and disposal programs, residents should call the Board of Commissioners Office at (706) 384-2483 or visit https://www.franklincountyga.gov/solid-waste-recycling