City Offers Free Bulky Items and White Goods Pick-up During Code Compliance Month in July

Released June 18, 2009

COPPERAS COVE, TEXAS – The City of Copperas Cove is observing Code Compliance Month during the month of July. “This special time of the year provides us with an opportunity to raise awareness about how code enforcement officers work with citizens to protect the vitality and integrity of Copperas Cove,” said City Building Official Mike Morton.

The City’s team of certified code enforcement officers work to create healthy neighborhoods through proactive yet fair and reasonable enforcement of codes and ordinances. Key objectives of the Code Enforcement Department are:

• Educate residents on codes and work with them to resolve violations
• Protect public health, safety and welfare
• Increase the quality of life
• Increase property values
• Reduce vandalism
• Promote maintenance and continued development within the City
• Ensure attractive neighborhoods, vibrant businesses, and a peaceful, enjoyable community for everyone

The City of Copperas Cove Solid Waste Department will be participating in Code Compliance Month by picking up bulky items, such as beds, dressers, tables, etc.; and white goods, such as stoves, freezers, hot waters, etc., free of charge on the last three Saturdays of the month and the first Saturday in August. Citizens are asked to remove all Freon and compressors from white goods and to separate bulky items from white goods. No construction debris or household hazardous waste will be accepted. The pick-up schedule is as follows:

• Areas 1 and 2 – July 11, 2009
• Areas 3 and 4 – July 18, 2009
• Areas 5 and 6 – July 25, 2009
• Areas 7 and 8 – August 1, 2009

To determine your pick-up area, please visit the City website at www.ci.copperas-cove.tx.us and click on Departments. Follow the links from Public Works to Solid Waste and click on Collection Schedule. You may also call the Code Enforcement Department at (254) 542-6281 or the Solid Waste Department at (254) 547-4242 for more information.

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