The City of Garretson will have two Clean Up Days scheduled this year. The first, which will be held on May 1, is from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The second Clean Up Day will be October 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 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.
Each year, Garretson beautifies itself by providing an area for local residents to get rid of clutter. On May 1 and Oct 2, haul your unwanted items and junk to a designated dumpster and help clean up our town!
What is allowed to be brought to the dumpster? You 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). You can bring furniture, mattresses ($10 charge each), appliances, batteries, and painted wood. Tires will be accepted for a $3 charge (must be off-rim).
The branch pile is located south of town near River Ridge Golf Course and will accept yard waste such as branches, grass clippings, and shrubbery. 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.
Some clean up can occur prior to that date.
Citywide Rummages will be April 15-17, and registrations are still open. Head to Rummages.GarretsonGazette.com to register and get your listing on the website, or stop by the Gazette office. The more sales listed, the more people are drawn to town to shop.
Tires will be accepted at Nordstrom’s Full-Service Auto Recycling 2.0 or Ewe Pullet Self-Service from 8am to 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 22. Items accepted at Nordstrom's Automotive Amnesty Day are automotive batteries, car and pick up tires (limit 8 per household, no businesses), and fluids of any sort from the vehicle (oils, antifreeze).
