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SARASOTA COUNTY — Residents in South Venice looking to dispose of unwanted household items and yard waste can take part in an upcoming free community cleanup event. Residents may drop off items from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the South County Courthouse, where dumpsters for residential customers will be available at 4004 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Small vehicle tires (up to four per household), yard waste, tree trimmings, appliances and discarded household items will be accepted. Hazardous materials and electronics will not be accepted, including refrigerators containing refrigerant (Freon), computers, paint, oil and gasoline. At the Nokomis Community Cleanup earlier this October, residents disposed of 7.39 tons (14,780 pounds) of unwanted household items and yard waste, highlighting the continued success of Sarasota County’s community cleanup events.

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