Clarkson Valley News
May 2001

New Trash Service in Clarkson Valley!

Clarkson Valley entered into a contract with Midwest Waste Services of St. Louis for a one-year period, May 1, 2001-April 30, 2002.

There are no changes for the dates of your pickup.

• Household trash will be picked up twice a week at the rear and/or side of your home. Please do not take your household trash containers to the curb. The city pays 100% of the cost for this service and the 2001-2002 budget estimate is $250,000.
  
• Yard Waste is picked up in the entire city on Mondays. Examples are grass clippings, leaves, branches, limbs, weeds, vines, garden plants and Christmas trees.
  • Branches should not exceed four (4') in length and bundles should be no more than eighteen inches (18") in diameter. These should be tied with twine, not wire.
  • Leaf and grass debris is to be placed in containers or in paper leaf bags.
  • Yard Waste does not include tree trunks, roots or shrubs with intact root balls. You should contract with a separate company or call Midwest Waste at (636-947-5959) for a special pickup. A charge will apply.
• Recycling is picked up on Wednesdays. Contact City Hall to purchase extra containers for $12 each. See reverse side for items that are recyclable.
  
• White Goods are picked up on Thursdays by special request. Examples are major appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, etc. Call Midwest Waste (636-947-5959) before 3:00 p.m. Monday for this Thursday pick up.
  
• Bulk Items are sofas, desks, aquariums, etc. and are picked up at the curb on the second pick up day of the week. There is a limit of two items and there is no charge.
  
• Items not covered by our contract. New and/or used construction materials are to removed by a separate contractor or a special pick up by Midwest. Paint, oil, driveway sealants, and/or other hazardous materials are not covered by our contract.
  
• Holidays: See the schedule on the reverse side.
  
• Tips and Common Courtesy:
  • Please put trash out in the morning on pick-up days. (Remember, household trash should be placed at the rear and/or side of your home).
  • Spraying trash cans with ammonia once a week helps repel raccoons and dogs.
  • The use of plastic bags for household waste prevents littering of streets, since loose trash is easily blown from the truck.
  • Place filled and tied plastic bags in covered containers to avoid having animals getting into your trash.
  • Please maintain access to driveways and streets on service days.
    

MIDWEST WASTE 2001-2002 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE