Three-Day Clean‑Up at Nelson & McCall Offers Trash Relief, Traffic Notice
Mid Valley Disposal hosted a three-day community Clean‑Up at Nelson and McCall, accepting bulky items, green waste and other approved materials from Selma residents between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. The City of Selma posted the event details online and warned drivers of a temporary lane closure on northbound McCall approaching the lot, a measure with local traffic and public‑services implications.
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Mid Valley Disposal staged a three‑day Clean‑Up event for Selma residents at the lot at Nelson and McCall, operating daily from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, publicized on the City of Selma website, accepted bulky items, green waste and other approved materials to give residents an accessible option for disposing of large household debris and yard trimmings.
The collection drive is intended to reduce barriers to proper disposal and to limit the volume of bulky waste that can otherwise end up in neighborhoods or unauthorized dumping sites. By accommodating green waste separately, the event also supports organic material diversion—an element of local waste management practices that can reduce landfill use and improve municipal recycling outcomes.
Organizers advised drivers that northbound McCall approaching the collection lot would experience a temporary lane closure while vehicles entered and exited the site. The lane restriction was intended to maintain safety and traffic flow during the influx of residents bringing items to the lot, but it also highlighted the operational challenges that accompany concentrated, short‑term public services in residential corridors.
Events like this reflect the ongoing interface between private waste haulers, municipal communication and resident needs. Mid Valley Disposal’s presence at the site and the City of Selma’s posting of the notice demonstrate coordination to provide a community service. For residents, these drives offer a cost‑effective and convenient option for disposing of items that do not fit in regular curbside pickup, potentially lowering illegal dumping and neighborhood blight.
From a governance perspective, temporary collection events raise questions about accessibility, scheduling and equity in service delivery — who can attend during standard daytime hours, and how often such drives should be offered to serve working households or those without personal transportation. They also involve tradeoffs in traffic management and require clear public warnings when street closures or lane changes are necessary.
For immediate details and any future scheduling, the City of Selma posted the announcement on its website. Continued public notice and clear guidance on acceptable materials help ensure these events meet community needs while minimizing traffic disruption and maximizing environmental benefits.
