SPRINGFIELD – Residents are invited to recycle and properly dispose of unwanted household items during the City of Springfield’s annual Spring Cleanup event on Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at EcoSort in Glenwood at 3425 E. 17th Ave., next to Lane County’s Glenwood Transfer Station.
The free event helps residents clear out clutter while keeping reusable and recyclable materials out of the landfill. Spring Cleanup also supports community beautification efforts by reducing illegal dumping and providing safe disposal options for difficult-to-manage household materials.
New this year, residents may also dispose of household batteries and unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. These materials require special disposal and should not be placed in household trash or poured down drains.
Accepted items include:
- TVs and electronics
- Appliances
- Scrap metal
- Scrap lumber
- Computers
- Yard debris
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Household batteries
Trevor Henderson, Spring Cleanup Coordinator, said that, “Events like this help prevent illegal dumping, encourage recycling, and make it easier for people to responsibly dispose of materials that can be difficult to handle at home.”
