City crews will pick up the materials listed above that have been placed at the curb on April 12, 2010 through April 16, 2010. This service is only available for residential customers on the regular city garbage collection routes.
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The following materials cannot be picked up by city crews. Information for disposal of these items is provided below.----Grass clippings and leaves
Grass and leaves may be disposed of at the transfer station free of charge throughout the summer. They will not be picked up by city crews during citywide cleanup. Grass clippings and leaves must be free of cans, paper, and other debris.
----Old records, files, cans, and clothing
These materials can be considered regular garbage and be disposed of or recycled with the routine garbage throughout the year.
----Tires, refrigerators, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, motor oils, or automotive-type batteries
- Tires, refrigerators, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers must be taken to the transfer station and a fee will be charged.
- Motor oil may be taken to the transfer station and disposed of free of charge at any time.
- Automotive-type batteries may be dropped off at the Battery Exchange on West Highway 50 or Yankton Metals at 1405 Bill Baggs Road.
----Paints, thinners, painting oils, and other house hold hazardous waste.
It is best to use these materials up or give them to someone else that need them. Paints, thinners, and related items are considered hazardous waste and may not be disposed of at the transfer station. Any disposal procedures or plans will be advertised when developed.
----Construction, demolition debris, old buildings, etc.
- Concrete or bricks from sidewalks, patios, and landscaping may be disposed of free of charge if kept separate from other waste and brought to the transfer station.
- Construction debris and large amounts of rubble from building demolition of garages, storage sheds and houses, may be taken to the transfer station at any time and a fee will be charged.
The transfer stations regular hours other than during citywide cleanup are Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. The transfer station is not open on Sundays.
For further information, contact the City of Yankton Street Department at 668-5211.
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