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Clean Sweep Program underway; What you need to know

Clean Sweep Program

The intent of the “Clean Sweep” program is to assist St. Joseph residents in maintaining their property. This program is not a substitute for regular solid waste Screen Shot 2013-10-01 at 7.52.58 AMcollection.

All yard waste, trash and appliances will be accepted from St. Joseph residents for two (2) full days a year free of charge. There is a limit of six tires per day (tires have to be off the rim). Yard waste must be separated from trash. None of the following will be accepted: Toxic or hazard‐ ous waste, oil, liquid paint, batteries or tires on rims.

The “Clean Sweep” program will be the first seven days (1st through the 7th) of  October each year during normal hours ‐ weekdays 7am ‐ 4:30pm, Saturday 7am‐2pm.

Rules and Regulations:

  1. Eligibility for “Clean Sweep” is based upon City taxes on personal property (Look for SJ be‐ side tax amount on County tax receipt). Present tax receipt and picture ID prior to entering the Landfill
  2. If you were non‐assessed (didn’t own a vehicle) you have to obtain a non‐assessment card from the Buchanan County assessor’s office and present the card along with picture ID pri‐ or to entering the Landfill.
  3. Individual(s) using “Clean Sweep” must notify gate attendant prior to entering the Landfill that they are using the “Clean Sweep” program. If the gate attendant is not notified, the individual(s) will be charged the normal rate.
  4. Individual(s) using the “Clean Sweep” must be present and have some form of picture ID.
  5. No company vehicles may be used under “Clean Sweep” operations; even if, household

    materials are being hauled.

  6. Only vehicles that are normally charged a flat stated rate may be used for “Clean Sweep”;

    such as, automobiles, pickups, and two‐wheeled trailers. You cannot use four‐wheeled

    trailers, dual‐wheeled trucks, or rent‐all vans.

  7. Individual(s) may not use multiple vehicles. Example: Using three pickups on one person(s)

    “Clean Sweep”.

  8. There will be no refunds because individual(s) did not follow proper procedures, whether it

    is that day’s business or prior day’s business.

Individual(s) who have recently divorced will only be allowed to use a “Clean Sweep” day if their first name is on the tax receipt.

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