Fall clean-up: Jackson offering free drop-off event at two locations

Jackson, Michigan is set to hold a Fall City Clean-Up Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, offering residents a free way to get rid of yard waste and unwanted household items. The event runs from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at two sites: the DPW Operations Center, 521 Water St., and Nixon Park, 400 E. North St. The city says accepted materials include brush and grass clippings, general household trash, boxes, and furniture. Residents are asked to stay in their vehicles and use drive-through lanes, with staff directing unloading. City residents only; batteries, tires, electronics, hazardous waste, and items like motor oil won’t be accepted.