County sets up 2 drop-off sites for spring cleaning trash

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County is hosting two free community clean-up events this weekend.

Community members can drop off tires, bulk trash and electronic waste at from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 6 at two locations: 7351 Bosque Road and 14698 Van Lane.

Here are some more specifics about what can be dropped off.

Residents can drop off up to five tires. They must measure 17 inches or smaller. Tires from retailers, semi-trucks, equipment trucks and those with rims will not be accepted.

Residents may bring one pick-up truck load of bulk trash, including furniture, chairs and carpet.

Accepted electronics will include computers, tablets, scanners, video games, cameras, radios, cell phones, VCRs and DVD players.

CRT monitors and televisions will not be accepted.

The event is free and open to residents of El Paso County. Some items may not be accepted, so residents are urged to sort their trash before arrival.

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