Community Dumpster Days event offers free waste disposal for Fairmont residents

Fairmont Community Partnership Group, Inc. will hold Community Dumpster Days from October 25 to October 27 at 525 Barry Ave, Lockport, IL. The event is free for residents and aims to assist with waste disposal.

Residents can bring mattresses, rugs, and furniture for disposal. Items not accepted include e-waste such as TVs and computers, large appliances like washers and dryers, hazardous materials including oils and chemicals, old car parts, and tires. Yard waste must be separated from other items.

Seniors who need help can make an appointment by calling 815-723-3577 between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM on weekdays. Assistance for seniors will be available on Saturday, October 25.

The Fairmont School District 89 serves Will County and includes Fairmont School in its jurisdiction (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). The district has a diverse student body—12.7 percent White, 38.5 percent Black, 46 percent Hispanic, and 0.3 percent Asian (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs 30 teachers with an average salary of $47,800; most are women (80.3 percent), while men make up the remaining staff (19.7 percent). None of the teachers had more than ten absences in a school year (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In the year 2020, spending per student was $21,521 with total expenditures reaching $6,929,762 (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).

"Participation is FREE for residents!"

"Seniors who need assistance can schedule an appointment in advance by calling 815-723-3577."

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