This week St. Joseph residents have a chance to get rid of trash in one “Clean Sweep.”
The City’s Clean Sweep program takes place in the first seven days of April and October each year during normal operating hours.
Residents can haul off yard waste, trash, and appliances to the city landfill free of charged however, some guidelines and restrictions apply including a limit of six passenger tires per day and tires have to be off the rim.
Yard waste also needs to be separated from trash.
St. Joseph’s landfill is located at 9431 50th Road SE.
Rules and Regulatons:
1. Eligibility for Clean Sweep is based upon city taxes on personal property (Look for SJ beside school district tax on receipt). Present personal property tax receipt and photo ID prior to entering the landfill. Real estate tax receipt is NOT accepted for the Clean Sweep program.
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 photo ID prior 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 Clean Sweep must be present and have some form of photo ID.
5. No company vehicles may be used under Clean Sweep operations even if household materials are being hauled.
6. Only automobiles, pickups, dual wheeled pickups, and two‐wheeled trailers are allowed for Clean Sweep. You cannot use four‐wheeled trailers or large rent‐all vans.
7. Individual(s) may not use multiple vehicles. Example: using more than one pickup at a time 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.