06/16/2026
The mayor and council have been receiving an increased number of complaints about the misuse of the City dumpsters. The main complaint is loose grass clippings, which are not only extremely hard on the garbage truck but also cause problems at the landfill when they are loose and mixed in with regular household trash. The City’s ordinance states that ALL garbage upon any premises in the city, in order to be collected, must be boxed, bagged or bundled. The city is NOT responsible for picking up loose grass or lawn clippings. Building debris, tree branches, and large appliances are not to be deposited in city dumpsters. Violations are municipal infractions or civil offenses, and citations can be issued. The infractions are punishable by a civil penalty of not more than $300 for each violation, or, if the infraction is a second or subsequent offense, a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each such repeat offense may be issued.
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