City Wide Clean Up–Amnesty at Landfill

The City of Remsen is declaring an amnesty from the landfill disposal cost during the above designated dates of June 8 and June 10-14, 2024.

Up to 2,000 pounds per household of “throw away” material delivered to the Plymouth County Landfill in LeMars, Iowa, will be paid by the City of Remsen and not billed to the household.

Only residential properties (not commercial or industrial) can participate.

Each household that wishes to participate must make their own arrangements and is responsible for hauling their material to the landfill during this amnesty period. All loads must be covered and/or secured or a $15.00 fine will be imposed on the resident.

The City WILL NOT be picking up items at curbside as done prior to 2014. Do not place items in front of your house at curb side.

ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AMNESTY:

• CONCRETE

• HAZARDOUS WASTE (paint, thinner, pesticide, insecticide, herbicide, batteries, fertilizer, fuels, oils)

• TIRES

• NORMAL HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE

• YARD WASTE

• SHINGLES

Citizens must pay per item a de-manufacturing charge at time of drop off for any “White Goods”. These include: air conditioners, microwaves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, fluorescent lights, water heaters, furnaces, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, ranges, ovens, trash compactors, and other cooling units.