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Garbage & Recycling
The City of St. Joseph contracts with Republic Services to provide refuse service to all non-rental property within the City of St. Joseph and rental property with three or fewer units. Non-residential property shall privately contract for the removal of refuse. The requirement for mandatory refuse collection is provided through St. Joseph Code of Ordinance 1007.
In addition to providing residential refuse service, the city maintains a compost area for residents to deposit lawn / garden waste and branches. Material that can be composted cannot be placed in the refuse receptacles provided by the refuse hauler.
Equipment
The refuse hauler will provide each resident with a garbage receptacle which holds either 30, 60, or 90 gallons. In addition, the refuse hauler will provide a separate receptacle for recycling items. Refuse is picked up each Thursday with recycling picked up every other Thursday, weather permitting. Receptacles need to be on the street for collection by 6AM on garbage day. Receptacles placed near the street for collection can only be placed outside 24 hours prior to collection and must be brought back on the property within 24 hours of collection.
Refuse Rates
| Recycling Cart, 60 gallon | $13.00 | per cart/bi-month |
| Recycling Cart, 90 gallon | $18.00 | per cart/bi-month |
| Extra Recycling Cart | $18.00 | per cart/bi-month |
| 30 Gallon Refuse | $38.00 | per cart/bi-month |
| 60 Gallon Refuse | $41.00 | per cart/bi-month |
| 90 Gallon Refuse | $47.00 | per cart/bi-month |
| 2nd Refuse Cart | $20.00 | per cart/bi-month |
| Solid Waste Management Tax | 9.75% |
Furniture
It is unlawful to place or allow any furniture constructed and originally sold for inside a structure at a place or location where it would be exposed to the weather elements and within view of the general public, unless it is has been set out to be picked up and transported to a disposal site within 48 hours.
Extra Garbage for Residential Accounts
Although the city bills you for garbage, any garbage that does not fit in the can is considered extra garbage. For extra garbage, you will need to call Republic Services at 320-252-9608 and arrange for a pickup. They will invoice you separately for the extra garbage service. This does not get charged on your utility bill.