Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Graham County residents will be allowed one free load to the Safford Landfill during Community Pride Day, June 9-11.

John Johnson

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SAFFORD – Do you have unsightly trash around your house that you want to take to the landfill?

For county improvements, Safford, Thatcher, Pima and Graham counties work together to sponsor the City of Safford landfill at 2755 N. Safford Landfill Rd. Twice a year Community Pride Day from Thursday, June 9th to Saturday, June 11th from 7:30am to 4:00pm

During that time, anyone living in Safford, Thatcher, Pima or anywhere else in the county can bring one piece of trash to the landfill for free. Make sure your luggage is secured with a tarp to avoid the $10 fee. Also, be sure to bring proof of residency. Otherwise, you will be charged. Needless to say, dangerous goods are not accepted.

The landfill is open from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Community Pride Day is Thursday, June 9th through Saturday, June 11th. The landfill is closed on Sundays.

Landfills do not waive fees for commercial haulers and commercial operators.Landscaping business, tree felling business, RV park, etc.

Residents of Safford are always allowed one truck per month to the landfill for free. Those taking advantage of the offer must bring a City of Safford utility bill that matches the address on their driver’s license.

So let’s clean up our neighborhood together and take advantage of free trash day at the Safford area landfill.