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Can you put ceiling fans out for garbage pickup? Or do you need special pickup?
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Yes, no.
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I believe I read that blades should be removed but I can’t find that page now.
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I’m sure the blades could be taken off with the 3 or so screws on each one blade and it would fit inside a regular large trash bag? EDIT: If it still works post it on your community FB site (curb alert) as we have people frequently do this and normally they are taken even the standard original white ones.
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Can you put ceiling fans out for garbage pickup? Or do you need special pickup?
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From District.gov.

Residents of Districts 1-15
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The following items can be placed in your regular household waste pick-up:
Lamps
Foot stools
Ceiling fans (blades must be removed)
Interior Lumber cut to 4 foot length
Rugs, any size
Umbrella stand


A bulk item pick-up will need to be scheduled for larger items such as:
BBQ grills
Flat-screen TVs
Ironing boards
Electronics (computers, stereo equipment, monitors etc.)
Furniture (oversized chairs, mattresses, box springs, etc.)
Appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator)
Lawn mowers
Exercise equipment
Remodeling debris generated by the homeowner ONLY (sinks, toilets, carpeting,
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Remove the blades, they will take it.
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Use a black garage bag that way you can discard anything, including your neighbor's dog that keeps shLting on your lawn.
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Use a black garage bag that way you can discard anything, including your neighbor's dog that keeps shLting on your lawn.
I asked Dexter down in Miami what he uses to get rid of his waste, and he said he swore by black trash bags.
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I believe I read that blades should be removed but I can’t find that page now.
I don’t know if that’s required, but I’ve installed several fans since moving here, and I’ve always unscrewed the blades and taped them together before putting it all in the trash. That also makes it easier to get the fan out the door.
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If the fan(s) are 52", I'll take it/them.
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They will take anything that will fit if it is not too heavy… no large appliances
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.....A bulk item pick-up will need to be scheduled for larger items such as:
Furniture (oversized chairs, mattresses, box springs, etc.)
Remodeling debris generated by the homeowner ONLY (sinks, toilets, carpeting,
There is a charge for large items pickup and they will NOT take glass (unframed mirrors or exterior window/door)....you can take to the dump on Moyer Loop (fascinating site to see!)
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