1/27/2010 - NEWS ADVISORY
City of Portland
389 Congress Street
Portland, Maine 04101
www.portlandmaine.gov
CONTACT: Nicole Clegg, 207-756-8173, 207-272-4477 (cell) nicoleclegg@portlandmaine.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 27, 2010

No Curbside Trash/Recycling in Portland on Presidents Day

PORTLAND, Maine – The Department of Public Services Solid Waste crews will not collect trash or recycling on Presidents Day, February 15, 2010. Residents who normally receive collection services on Monday will have their trash and recycling collected this Saturday, February 13th. Residents of Peaks Island, Great Diamond Island, and Cliff Island will have their recycling and trash collection the following day, Tuesday, February 16th. All items should be out by 6:30 AM to ensure collection. If residents have further questions about their trash/recycling collection, they can contact the Recycling Hotline at 756-8189.

The Riverside Recycling Facility will be closed on Presidents Day as well, and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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