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Rockland County Spring Cleaning: Give Back . . . and Some Pain There, Too

It is that time of year again, isn't it? The temperature is rising. (In Rockland County, it is supposed to be in the high 70s on Friday.) Grass is turning green. Flowers are beginning to bloom. Leaves are sprouting on trees.
And, based upon the items that I see curbside as I drive around Rockland, it is obviously time for the ritualistic annual tradition of Spring Cleaning.
Few activities are as instinctual to humans as the desire to clean our homes once the weather becomes nicer. We are like bears awakening from hibernation. And if instinct doesn't compel us to clean up our act, then our neighbors certainly will. Whether it is out of guilt, the spirit of competition, or a sense of community, witnessing others perform the ritual invariably spurs the desire to participate in those not instinctually predisposed to do so.
As we clean out our attics, basements, garages and closets, there are just a few things to remember:
    1. Do not forget about those who might be in need of that which we are discarding. There are many wonderful charities seeking clothing, toys and furniture that are at work in Rockland County. Salvation Army bins for clothing donation are located in the parking lots of most large strip malls, the Nanuet & Palisades Malls, as well as commuter lots throughout the County. And, you can call 1-800-SA-TRUCK to schedule a free pick-up of your unwanted furniture.
    2. Check with the waste management company who collects your refuse to confirm the day of bulk-pick-up. Contact the town or village for this information, as well.
    3. Finally, please remember to use proper technique whenever lifting heavy items. Bend at the knees and lift with your legs. Do not lift with your back lest you hear hear that dreaded crunching sound and end up spending the rest of the day on your back in bed (which pretty much sums up my Sunday, delaying my Spring Cleaning until next weekend).
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Posted Monday Apr 14
(04/14/08 10:19AM) — Rosario Lewis, GRI ~ DDR Realty, Orange County, NY

There can be safety issues too. For example, remove doors from discarded refrigerators and freezers.

(04/14/08 01:26PM) — Steven Odierno

Rosario - How right you are.  Thank you so much for adding that.  (I should have put that in the blog instead of the part about my back.)

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