Clay Sanitation Running Week-Long Spring Cleanup Event
The Clay County Sanitation Department asking residents to pitch in during its annual spring cleanup event this week. Administrative Assistant Meghan Deckard said the team goes to a different district in the county each weekday and take requests from citizens to come pick up specific kinds of trash like glass, motor oil, and scrap metal. […]
Baxter Residents Spending April Cleaning Up Community
Baxter residents are focused on cleaning up the community this month as April has been dubbed Baxter Beautification Month. Beautification Chair Jeanie Lee said with new homes and businesses popping up in Baxter all the time, there is more incentive than ever to look presentable. She said beautification is an ongoing effort, but working together […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Gauging Interest On Trash Pickup
Trash pickup for Gainesboro residents could be a reality after the Board of Aldermen heard a proposal for trash services Thursday night. Chase Bishop of ALC Disposal said the company needs 75 customers to consider expanding to Gainesboro. Mayor Lloyd Williams said the town will send flyers gauging interest through this month’s utility billing. “The […]
Monterey Alderman Looper Wants Change To Trash Pickup
Monterey Alderman Charles Looper wants a review of the town’s trash services and what can be included in curbside trash pickup. Looper said large items such as couches have been laying on the ground and loaded into the garbage truck. Looper said he wants a resolution that remove those items from trash pickup. “We pay […]
Van Buren County Turns Down Solid Waste Bid
Van Buren County Commissioners voted to not accept the bid received for residential solid waste pickup on Monday. This bid would have cost residents $19.75 a month, for weekly pick ups at their home. Committee A Chairman William Maxwell said the public is not behind residential pick up at this cost, but said changes to […]
