NEW CUMBERLAND, W.VA. --

The Hancock County Solid Waste Authority will conduct its Fall Cleanup Program on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16 and 17. This program is sponsored by the Hancock County Commissioners with assistance from Tomlinson Run State Park Foundation, Boy Scout Troops #38 and #137, the Brooke County Landfill, Waste Management, Safety Kleen, PC Renewal, Six Recycling and the WVDEP.

Hancock County residents will be allowed to bring the following materials to Tomlinson Run State Park's Main Parking Lot (located next to the swimming pool) from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Friday, October 16 and from 8:00 A.M. to Noon on Saturday, October 17.

- household junk and debris

- used motor oil/oil filters/antifreeze

- scrap metals and old appliances (freon removed)

- electronic items (VCRs, computers, TVs, telephones, microwaves, radios, stereos, lamps and bulbs, etc.)

- old paints – NO CHEMICALS & PESTICIDES

- tires (tires on rims will be accepted during this event) - car (lead acid) batteries

Except as noted below, there is no fee for tires for this fall’s event. Hancock County residents may dispose of up to 10 tires per person with a valid West Virginia ID. Residents with more than 10 tires will be charged a fee of $2.00 per tire. Only car and light truck tires 16 inches or less will be accepted.

Only acceptable materials should be brought to the Park. Trash, garbage, yard wastes, etc. will not be accepted. Also, materials from commercial and industrial establishments (private businesses, waste haulers, contractors) will not be accepted.

Residents should separate the materials they bring to the park. Materials should be segregated into 5 groups - tires, paints, electronics, scrap metal & appliances, and junk & debris. Co-mingling of materials extends unloading time and contributes to long lines.

Residents must show proof of Hancock County residency and proof that they currently dispose of their trash properly by presenting a valid trash bill receipt. Non-subscribing residents will have to pay a $10.00 fee for each carload of material and $20.00 for each truckload delivered to the collection site.

“This is the nineteenth year for this event,” said Mark Vignovic, event coordinator. “Many county residents have come to count on the cleanups as an annual rite of fall. It gives property owners a chance to properly dispose or recycle many household items.”

Since the first event was first conducted in 1991, more than 5.7 million pounds of trash & junk, 2.3 million pounds of scrap metal & used appliances, and 39,000 tires have been collected. The event has expanded to include the collection of 251,000 lbs. of electronic goods, 50,000 gals. of old paints, 11,000 gals. of used oil and 3000 lead acid batteries.