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City no longer to pick up furniture for free
City to require 75 days notice for public events
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The City of Covington is planning no longer to pick up furniture and other items that are left out on the side of the road, in an effort to save money.For years, residents have been able to place nearly anything next to their trash can, except for construction materials, and the solid waste department would pick it up for no additional charge — couches, tables and televisions.However, on Monday, the Covington City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance change to revise the solid waste procedures. If the second reading of the ordinance is approved, only yard waste, grass trimmings,