Reading to hold Dumpster Day household cleanout event

Reading residents will have a chance to dispose of unwanted bulky items on Oct. 18 during the city’s Dumpster Day event.

The citywide event aims to facilitate community cleanup efforts and promote a cleaner, greener environment, a release from the city said.

Unwanted items can be dropped off at eight disposal locations:

• Baer Park, West Douglass and George streets

• West Oley and McKnight streets

• North Second and Oley streets

• South Ninth and Chestnut streets

• Centre Avenue and Douglass Street

• South Seventh and Bingaman streets

• South Third and Spruce streets

• E.J. Dives Playground, 383 Orrton Ave.

The following items will not be accepted: hazardous materials, tires, used oil, household chemicals, paint, televisions and appliances.

What you need to know

What: Reading Dumpster Day Citywide Residential Clean Out

When: Oct. 18, 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Eight locations throughout the city.