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The City of Brighton’s popular Trash Bash for Brighton residents is set to return on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23. The drop-off trash disposal program for large items will take place both days from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Brighton Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at 325 North Kuner Road (Brighton Street entrance). In addition, the City will provide pick-up service for those with special needs from Sept. 20-21. To request a pick-up, please call 303-655-2087.

For Trash Bash, acceptable items include:

• Furniture
• Cabinets
• Appliances (no refrigerators or freezers)
• Bicycles
• Carpet (must be cut up)
• Doors
• Lawn/yard equipment
• Mattresses/box springs
• Branches (must be cut to less than five feet in length and bundled securely)
• Nail-free sheeted material, wood, or lumber (less than five feet in length)

**Small, loose items must be containerized and total weight must be relative to the type of container.

This service is for City of Brighton residents only. No commercial or industrial facilities will be allowed. A City of Brighton water bill or suitable proof of residence (i.e. driver’s license) is required. A suggested donation of $10 will help to defray the cost of the service. Car and light pickup tires will be accepted for a fee of $7 each; oversized pickup tires for $10 each and semi-truck tires for $20 each. Residents with large trailers may be asked to unload items by themselves in an effort to keep the line moving.

Items not allowed include household trash, commercial waste, concrete/home improvement project debris, grass clippings, televisions, computers, stereos, air conditioners/freezers, microwaves/refrigerators, office electrical equipment, car bodies, smoke detectors, liquids, paint, motor oil, pesticides, chemicals, toxic, corrosive or explosive materials, or any sealed containers with unknown contents. For more information, please call 303-655-2087.