(KNZA)--The city of Hiawatha will hold its annual Spring Citywide Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 12th.

City residents can take their unwanted items to the city public works property at 912 Hiawatha Avenue for disposal free of charge from 8:00 in the morning until 1:00 in the afternoon.

Bob Spicer Salvage will be at the location to accept air conditioners, appliances, tires with rims, iron, metal and batteries.

In addition, Hamilton Recycling will be at the location with a paper shredder and to pick up recyclable items.

Each household will be allowed one pickup load, one carload or one single-axle trailer load.  No contractors are allowed and the city reserves the right to refuse any load.   Proof of residency will be required.

Unacceptable items include household trash, leaves, grass clippings, tires, paint, oil, gas, hazardous materials and any material containing Freon except appliances.