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The Sanitation Division, with 47 employees, is responsible for the collection of
household refuse, yard debris (grass clippings, leaves, limbs up to 3" in diameter),
recyclable items and commercial refuse. Refuse is collected each week while
recyclables and yard debris are collected biweekly. Commercial refuse is collected
from dumpsters of various sizes; the frequency of dumpster service varies based
on the volume generated by each commercial account. White goods and bulky
items (furniture, appliances, etc...) are collected when requested and scheduled. |
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How to request/schedule collection of bulky item and cost
Residents may schedule pick up by calling the Public Works Department at
739-7450.
-Up to 3 items is $5
-From 4-6 items is $10
Refuse collection: opening accounts, pricing and collection schedule
Refuse pickup is combined with your water and sewer bill. To open a new account,
you must come to the City Hall Addition in person. You must bring a photo
ID, copy of your lease or option to buy and a $50 deposit.
Refuse collection: $20.75 flat rate
You will be provided a garbage can and recycling can. Click here
to look at the map and see what phase of refuse pick-up your residence is in.
Then select the appropriate Phase Calendar (to the right) to see the pick-up schedule
for your residence. |
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Use the Refuse Pick-up Map
to find out which Phase
Calendar you need:
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Refuse Pick-up Map
*map is large, use zoom feature |
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Mulch those leaves and Grass Clippings! |
How would you like to never
have to rake leaves or grass clippings again? Would you like to help make your lawn
healthier and greener with less fertilizer? How about helping the environment and
the community? You can do all this and more by simply mulching your leaves and grass
clippings instead of bagging or raking them. Most brands of lawn mowers have mulching
attachments and special mulching blades available to help eliminate raking and bagging.
Think of the time you could save if you didn’t have to rake and re-rake after a
strong wind has scattered your neatly piled leaves!
How does mulching work?
The special mulching blade lifts the leaves or grass clippings into the
mower deck, where the mulching attachment contains them. Instead of being exhausted
onto your lawn to be raked, the special blade pulverizes them into virtually invisible
particles which quickly decompose.
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How does mulching help my lawn?
Mulched leaves and grass clippings decompose quicker than entire leaves and clippings.
This decomposition process allows nutrients needed by lawn grasses to more quickly
return to the soil for use by your lawn. Also, mulched grass clippings contain moisture
that is also returned to the soil, lessening the amount of water needed for irrigation.
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Do mulching mowers work well with pine straw?
Mulching mowers may handle light coverings of pine straw, but results may
be less than satisfactory if you have a thick covering. Heavy layers of pine straw
can be raked and used as an attractive mulch for trees and plant beds.
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How can mulching benefit the community?
Citizens who use mulching mowers will have much fewer leaves and grass clippings
for the City to collect and dispose of. This will result in decreases in fuel and
manpower costs.
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