STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — It’s heavy trash collection season in Staunton.

City residents will be able to dispose of large appliances, furniture, mattresses, and other household items that won’t fit in regular trash containers by placing items at the curb Monday, September 8th, no-later-than 7am.

Hazardous waste, electronics, old vehicles, and building materials are among items that are not allowed for pick up.

Officials stress that once collection crews have passed through a neighborhood, they will not return.

Heavy trash collection will continue over a two-week period ending Friday, September 19th.