Madera curbside cleanup has a set-out routine

Madera’s curbside cleanup can be a big help after a garage cleanout, move, or long-overdue shed sort. It is not the same as regular weekly trash, and it is not open to every property that has a Madera mailing address.

The cleanup program is for single-family homes inside the city limits. It does not include unincorporated county areas, multi-family dwellings, or commercial businesses. That city-limit detail matters around Madera because the edge between city and county life can be easy to miss from the road.

The set-out rules are also part of the job. Residents may place debris out shortly before the scheduled cleanup date. Piles have size limits, loose debris needs to be bagged or boxed, and items should be separated into groups such as appliances, mattresses, electronics, green waste, general trash, and other debris. Items also need to be placed so they do not block sewer vents, water inlets, mailboxes, or fire hydrants.

Some things do not belong in this program, including hazardous materials, auto parts, construction debris, paint, liquids, batteries, medical waste, propane tanks, and similar items. If ineligible items are left behind, residents are expected to remove them after the scheduled cleanup.

Watch the current flyer or utility-bill notice for dates, then set items out by the rules. The cleanup works best when the pile is easy to reach, easy to sort, and clearly part of the scheduled program.