Amnesty Day For Village of Homer Residents Coming up in October

Yes it may still be August, but village officials have announced Amnesty Day for the fall season in the Village of Homer. Mayor Pat Clune made the announcement during Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting.

Amnesty day will take place on Saturday, October 17th. Like previous year’s, amnesty day will be located at the Village DPW on North Fulton Street and run from 9:30 am to 3pm. The event is only open to village residents, who will have to show proof of residency.

Residents will be guided through a one-way system, exiting at the compost entrance at the facility.

Items that will be accepted will be similar to previous amnesty days and are listed below:

• White goods (stoves, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, etc.)
• Metal wastes
• Lumber or anything made of wood.
• The compost site will also be opened. Any tree wastes, cement blocks and bricks may be able to be dropped off at the compost site.
• It is also noted any item that may contain refrigerant must have a certificate of purging included.

Items not allowed include:

• Tires
• Tv’s
• Microwaves
• Computers
• Batteries
• Garbage.

The Village of Homer also reminds residents that no recyclables will be allowed, but will have to go curbside during your weekly trash pickup.