Spring-Summer 2019 Hometown Messenger

Garbage contract with Republic Services extended through 2021 Contract to lower rates, improve customer service Most households will see a decrease in their 2019 garbage and recycling rates after the City Council extended its contract with Republic Services for residential garbage and recycling collection services through Dec. 31, 2021. The updated agreement addresses several priorities the City Council identified last fall, such as improved communication and customer service response. Of note, the contract: • Establishes clear timelines for rate changes. • Transitions city waste to the Pine Bend Landfill, following the closure of Great River Energy waste-to- energy facility. • Requires Republic Services to assign an operations supervisor to support Shakopee for operations issues, such as missed pick-ups, new carts and scheduling. • Allows the city to propose new routes that will better serve customers and reduce wear and tear on city streets. • Begins to reduce the city’s liability for purchase of refuse and recycling carts. As city-owned carts break or are damaged, Republic Services will replace those carts with carts owned by Republic Services. This saves the city approximately $140,000 over the next two to three years. More information is available at www. ShakopeeMN.gov/garbageandrecycling.

DOES YOUR STUFF NO LONGER BRING YOU JOY? RECYCLE IT AT SHAKOPEE’S CLEAN UP DAY 2019 Saturday, Apr i l 27

WHAT IS IT? This is a drop-off event where residents can dispose of junk, yard waste and more unwanted items for a small fee. The Shakopee Rotary Club will also accept donations of furniture and household items in good condition for Bridging, Inc. WHEN IS IT? 7:30 -11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27 WHERE IS IT? Public Works Department, 400 Gorman St. (Use Fourth Avenue entrance behind the building) WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Residents of Shakopee, Jackson Township and Louisville Township (IDs required). Garbage Truck Items (non-recyclable): $25/vehicle Residents will be charged a flat fee (cash or check) based on the type of vehicle transporting the refuse. Additional fees apply; see website. MORE INFORMATION Visit: www.ShakopeeMN.gov/cleanupday HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? Recycable Items: $20/vehicle

ARBOR DAY TREE SALE Order your tree online at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/treesale Pickup between 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 27

Gardeners wanted! Do you have a love of gardening? Shakopee Adopt-A-Pop-Up Garden is seeking gardeners to use their talents to add a little splash of color and brighten up public spaces. Adopt-A-Pop-Up Garden began in 2017 with its first garden planted at the entrance of Huber Park. It is now a well-established perennial garden with a

smattering of annuals that greets park users and attracts bees and butterflies. Learn how you can help grow this program by visiting its Facebook page. Search "Shakopee Adopt-A-Pop-Up Flower Garden." Adopt-A-Pop-Up Garden at Huber Park

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