Information on spring cleanup in Humboldt and DC
A look at city spring cleanup in Humboldt in previous years. This year will feature a change. The city is asking city residences to deliver junk items that do not fit in garbage bags to the city recycling/sanitation shop at 1310 Taft St. S. during selected times the week of April 29. Humboldt Independent file photo.
It’s spring and people are thinking about cleaning up their homes and properties. The cities of Humboldt and Dakota City are doing something to aid in the effort.
The city of Humboldt will be having its only open burning day of the spring this Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Residents will want to be aware that wind speeds will be in the 15-20 mile per hour range from the south with some gusts up to 27 miles per hour. Another option is taking leaves and organic yard waste to the city compost pile located on Kentucky Avenue, north of 16th Avenue North. It is open daily during daylight hours.
Only burning of yard and garden waste will be allowed (no rubbish) and residents are asked to have a readily available water source at the site of the burn pile.
The week of Monday, April 15, the city of Humboldt will be picking up brush at the curbside. All sticks and branches two-inches or less in diameter and less than seven feet long should be placed along the curb by 6 a.m. on Monday, April 15.
Junk days change
The city of Humboldt will be having spring cleanup the week of April 29-May 4.
This year there will be no curbside pickup. DO NOT LEAVE ITEMS ON THE CURB. They will not be picked up. Citizens are asked to haul items to the city sanitation/recycling shop, 1310 Taft St. S.
Items will be accepted on the following dates and times:
Monday, April 29 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1 — 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, May 3 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 — 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
No bags or boxes of junk will be allowed. Small items that can be placed in a garbage bag will not be accepted at the site and should be placed in a garbage bag and set out on the regular collection day with a city garbage tag attached.
The junk drop off is for city of Humboldt residents only. People should have an ID available.
All appliances and electronics items must have an appliance sticker. They are available at Humboldt City Hall at a cost of $10.
The following drop-off items are prohibited:
• Waste oil
• Tires
• Any items containing Freon
• Shingles
• Steel
• Wire
• Batteries
• Paint
• Cement
• Chemicals
• Construction/demolition materials
Questions about spring clean-up may be directed to Humboldt City Hall at (515) 332-3435.
Dakota City
The city of Dakota City will be having its junk and brush pick up beginning Monday, April 29.
Items of junk that are too large to be placed in garbage bags should be set curbside in a separate pile from brush that needs to be collected.
There is a limit of one truckload per household. The junk collection will be for Dakota City residents only. No dumping!
Same rules of accepted and prohibited items as Humboldt.
TVs, computers, household appliances and other electronic equipment must have a sticker on them to be picked up. Stickers are available at Dakota City Hall, 26 5th St. S., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $10 per sticker. Contact Dakota City Hall at (515) 332-3083.
