The City of Garretson will have its annual spring clean up day on Saturday, May 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During this time, items that normally are not taken by garbage trucks can be dropped off at Garbage N More, 708 Nordstrom Avenue. The next weekend, on May 14, residents can safely discard personal and sensitive documents with SEAM Shred from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 608 5th Street (the city shop lot).
Each year, Garretson beautifies itself by providing an area for local residents to get rid of clutter. On May 7, haul your unwanted items and junk to a designated dumpster and help clean up our town!
During this event, Springdell 4-H will be offering their services for hauling items for a free will donation and the cost of fees (if necessary). This is helpful for residents who do not own a truck or trailer, or who will not be able to bring their items to the drop off site. Pre-registration is required, and can be done by calling or texting Anna at 605-310-7253 before Saturday.
What is allowed to be brought to the dumpster? Residents can bring anything except everyday garbage, paint cans, electronics, lawn chemicals, and unpainted construction wood or branches (dispose of branches at the city branch pile, other non-acceptable items can be brought to the Hazardous Waste Facility at 1015 E Chambers St, Sioux Falls). Furniture, mattresses /box springs ($15 charge each), appliances, and painted wood will be accepted. Tires will be accepted for a $5 charge (must be off-rim). Garbage N More asks that residents enter off Nordstrom Avenue and exit around the back of the building to allow for efficient traffic flow.
The branch pile is located south of town just east of River Ridge Golf Course and will accept yard waste such as branches, grass clippings, and shrubbery. Grass clippings must be separated from branches and placed in the garbage dumpster located on the property. No painted wood or garbage is allowed, and the branch pile is reserved for Garretson area residents only.
Please keep in mind that after hours drop offs will not be allowed, and the dumpsters are provided for Garretson/Sherman residents only. Non-residents may drop off yard waste at the branch pile for $5.
