Porterville residents will be able to dispose of various trash items free of charge at its City Corporation Yard on Saturday, April 20. Photo via Google Street View

The City of Porterville announced Monday its Spring Community Clean-Up Event will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., during which time residents will have access to the city’s disposal yard free of charge.

The event, aimed to maintain property upkeep and community beautification, will offer free disposal of general trash, bulk items, woodwaste, yard clippings and e-waste at its City Corporation Yard, located at 555 N. Prospect St.

The city will only be accepting disposal of residential waste; business and/or commercial waste is not allowed and trailers will be limited to 10 feet.

More information can be viewed at the city’s website.

In addition to announcements for the clean-up event, the City also issued a reminder to residents about keeping sidewalks and curbs clear, urging residents not to block sidewalks with garbage cans, basketball hoops, vehicles or other objects.

Additionally, the city requests residents observe the city’s street sweeping schedule, requesting that vehicles be parked in driveways, when possible, on street sweeping dates which can be found here.