The City of Grand Junction started its annual Spring Clean-up Program on March 30 and will conclude it April 10. The program, provided at no cost for residential properties within the city limits, helps residents get rid of yard waste and unusable household items.

Piles must be out by the start time of the first day of pick-up for each area. For residents north of North Avenue, pick-up started at 6:30 a.m. on March 30. For residents south of North Avenue (includes areas of Orchard Mesa and the Redlands), pick-up starts April 6 at 6:30 a.m.

Items must be in one pile and placed up against the gutter in the front of the residence for pick-up. Do not place items on private property, lawns, sidewalks or driveways. Place piles of items at least three feet from buildings, fences, mailboxes and cars. Keep piles away from items not intended for pickup, such as trash/recycle bins, lawn ornaments and bicycles.

Items or a pile greater than the size of a dump truck (10 cubic yards) will be subject to a $150 charge.

For more information, including a complete list of what is and is not allowed, go to www.gjcity.org/GJSpringCleanUp or call 970-256-4111.

The city also asks residents to consider donating or recycling some unwanted items. For a list of organizations, go to gjcity.org/recycling.