The City of Forest Hills sponsors Recycling Clean Out Day each Spring and Fall. Since the first Clean Out in 2012, residents have recycled over fifty tons of material.
Spring 2024 Recycle & Clean Out Day
Saturday May 18th, 2024
8:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Please follow all instructions
Bring ONLY recyclable items that are on this list.
Place smaller items in puncture-resistant, heavy-duty bags no larger than 33 gallons or in cardboard boxes no larger than 30x30x30 inches.
Tie bags closed.
Do not overload: nothing heavier than 30 pounds.
Bring bags, boxes, and items to City Hall.
Enjoy your extra space!
Not Accepted
VEHICLE TIRES
VEHICLE FLUIDS - Take to AutoZone or Pep Boys
STYROFOAM
SCRAP WOOD
RUGS
BATTERIES
LIGHTBULBS
PAINT - We are not legally allowed to transport paint for you. Metro will accept some paints and many other household hazardous wastes for disposal at the facility located at 943A Doctor Richard G. Adams Dr.
Electronics
Computers, monitors, DVD players, electronics, broken small appliances, stereos
Working/non-working computers, monitors, printers, copiers, faxes, scanners, phone systems, servers, calculators, stereos, speakers, cameras, gaming consoles, PDAs, cell phones, electronics, accessories, parts including cables, mouse, and keyboards, software, modems, drives, laptop batteries, adapters, docks, credit card readers, DVDs, tapes, diskettes
Working/non-working monitors, CRT/flatscreen TVs
Non-working appliances (countertop or smaller), microwaves, coffee makers, food processors, vacuums
Scrap Metal
Anything metal
Tools, bikes, lawnmowers, auto parts, grills, exercise equipment, non-working small and large appliances with a cord. All items must be at least 80% metal to be recycled as scrap metal.
Bulk Items
Large appliances, mattresses, box springs
All large appliances: washers, refrigerators, dryers, stoves.
Mattresses and box springs.
Over-the-counter and prescription drugs
Police Officer on site will collect prescription drugs for proper disposal. Medications can be mixed together. Please cross out name and address if you choose to leave it in the original packaging.
Prescription medications, all over-the-counter medications, pet medications, medicated ointment, lotions, or drops, liquid medications in leak-proof containers, inhalers, pills in any packaging, including glass, plastic containers, plastic bags, glass, foil.
NOT ACCEPTED: Illegal drugs, narcotics, needles/sharps or syringes with needles, blood sugar equipment, thermometers, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, personal care products (lotions, shampoos, etc.)
Shredding
Document shredding and recycling
Shred on the Run will shred documents onsite, then take them for recycling. Bring documents such as old credit card statements, old checks, tax returns, and anything that could be used to steal your identity.
Paper and photos in an untied garbage bag or open box
NOT ACCEPTED: Binders, newspaper, hardback books
Donate
Clothing, household items, furniture, books, appliances, linens, shoes, jewelry, accessories
ACCEPTED: Gently used clothing, accessories, jewelry, shoes/boots, housewares, appliances, antiques, furniture, paintings, linens, books, musical instruments, tools, seasonal items, clean items for rags divided into a separate bag, etc.
GUIDELINES: Items that are in clean, good working order are most beneficial for Goodwill donation programs. Goodwill is unable to repair broken items.