SARASOTA COUNTY – It's time to clean out the garage and gather discarded household items, appliances, junk and tree trimmings as Sarasota County hosts a free community cleanup in the Gulf Gate area from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 1.

Dumpsters for residential customers will be available at the following location:

7112 Curtis Ave., across from the Gulf Gate Public Library.

Hazardous materials may be taken to the Sarasota County Chemical Collection Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The centers are located at 8750 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota; and 250 S. Jackson Road, Venice.