St. Joseph residents get a chances to dispose of waste in one “Clean Sweep”

It’s no April Fool’s joke, St. Joseph residents can officially drop-off their junk for free starting April 1.

The City of St. Joseph’s Clean Sweep program runs the first seven days in April. St. Joseph residents for two full days a year free of charge can dispose of yard waste, trash, and appliances at the city’s landfill during normal hours ‐ weekdays 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Saturday 7a.m.‐2p.m. Residents also have another chance to take advantage of the program which runs again the first week in October.

The city said toxic or hazardous waste, oil, liquid paint, batteries, or tires on rims are not accepted.

There are some rules and regulations.

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

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