Gigantic 3 at Ocean Beach
Event: Gigantic 3
Date: March 11, 2006
The Scene: Vehicles arriving with trash and recylables and leaving without them on a gorgeous day at ocean beach.
Visuals: See photos at Flickr . Video .
The March Gigantic 3 event rolled into Ocean Beach with the backdrop of the beautiful Pacific ocean and plenty of space to drive in and drop off unwanted garbage, recycling and composting. In April the Gigantic 3 boxes will be at the Crocker-Amazon Playground (Moscow St. at Italy Ave.).
So what exactly is the Gigantic 3? Click on "Read More" to find out!
The city wants to help you clean your garage - or basement or closets or yard or neighborhood!
At least once a month, the city offers a different neighborhood the opportunity to dump their junk, recyclables, and composting safely and sanely. The Gigantic 3 program brings giant debris containers into the neighborhood in a convenient place. Then they stick around to help you unload your stuff. You can drop off an old sofa, clothes, leaves from the yard, appliances and much much more. The events run from 8am to noon, and it’s all free!
More info:
Call 552-9201 or email info@sfcleancity.com
Links:
Here's an update from the April Flyer:
The Green Box is for compostable material. This includes:
- Yard waste, landscaping debris, and all other organic material: leaves, grass, flowers, tree and brush trimmings, plants, weeds, food scraps, etc.
- All clean wood (untreated and unpainted); nails are acceptable (Pallets are OK). Plywood and particleboard are not acceptable and go in the black box.
- Waxed cardboard.
The Blue Box is for all other recyclable material. This includes:
- Curbside recyclable material (cans, glass bottles, plastic bottles, cardboard, and all paper).
- Appliances (water heaters, stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers).
- Scrap Metal (any item that contains metal, such as a kitchen chair, lamp, pipes, bird cage, bed frame, etc.).
- Mattresses and Box Springs (including futon mattresses).
- Electronics (including stereo equipment, VCR’s, telephones). Goodwill Industries will be on hand to recycle and reuse computer equipment (limit 5 computers per household).
The Black Box is for all non-compostable, non-recyclable materials. This includes:
- Plastic bags, Styrofoam, ceramics, light bulbs, painted or treated wood, etc.
Goodwill Industries will also be onsite to accept donations.
Special Wastes - The following Special Wastes items can be dropped off at the Gigantic3 site:
- Used motor oil and oil filters (Please place used filters in a plastic bag. Do not mix motor oil with anything!)
- All household batteries (non-automotive)
- Fluorescent bulbs and tubes (Broken tubes will not be accepted)
