Planning on deep cleaning ahead of fall weather? Gastonia's free excess household trash week will take unwanted items off residents’ hands this month. Here’s a reminder on what can be discarded and when to kick items to the curb.

When

On their regular pick-up day the week of Sept. 22-26, Gastonia residents can place excess household trash on the curb for pick-up.

What

Items that are eligible for free pick-up include: • Furniture • Mattresses • Bedsprings • Paint (dried out) • Extra bags and boxes of garbage

Ineligible items include: • Dirt • Rocks • Bricks • Building materials • Hazardous liquids • Batteries • Automotive parts

Fees will still apply to vehicle tires on and off the rim, electronics and appliances left on the curb during Free Excess Household Tra

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