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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pueblo landfill offers 50% discount on trash disposal
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — The City of Pueblo and Waste Connections Southside Landfill are teaming up for a 50% discount on loads for Pueblo citizens through June 14. City residents must provide a valid photo ID listing an address within city limits, or residents can provide other identification with a current bill to receive discounts. Accepted waste includes trash, yard trimmings, mattresses, or box springs. Appliances, electronics, liquids, paint, tires, and hazardous waste such as poisons, cleaners, oil, toxins, or asbestos won't be accepted. Construction, demolition, or roofing material will also not be accepted. The offer is not available for businesses. 'If our residents missed the Team Up to Clean Up free dump day event on Saturday, May 31, there is still time to finish your spring cleaning and receive a discount for dumping your trash,' said Director of Public Works Andrew Hayes. 'This twice-annual offering allows for residents to dump a truck or carload of trash at a 50% discounted rate.' To receive the discount, all loads must be covered. Uncovered loads will be charged double the gate rate. Only credit and debit cards are accepted. Southside Landfill is located west of Pueblo Boulevard and Northern Avenue, at 5715 West State Highway. They are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Watertown invites all to join Earth Day clean up
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) – As spring melts away the snow, it's revealing an excess of litter that's accumulated in our parks, roadways, and public spaces. The City of Watertown is calling on residents to participate in the annual 'Team Up to Clean Up' event. Coinciding with Earth Day, the cleanup is scheduled from April 21-26. A look ahead at Day 35 of the 2025 legislative session The city-wide initiative will focus on cleaning Watertown's 43 parks, bike trails, highways, and other public spaces. Volunteering is greatly encouraged, and all volunteers will be provided with garbage bags, gloves, and buckets. 'Cleaning up our city is a community effort,' Ryan Heiser of Watertown Park and Rec. stated. The City is also emphasizing proactivity when it comes to litter prevention, urging those hauling materials in open trucks or trailers to secure their loads properly. Crews use mild weather to patch potholes Alongside community volunteer efforts, the Street Division is actively involved in the cleanup efforts by sweeping highways and snow routes to remove debris and sand buildup. The City of Watertown encourages residents to volunteer for 'Team Up to Clean Up', and implement year-round efforts to prevent litter. 'Let's work together to keep Watertown safe and clean.' said the City in their press release. Those interested in volunteering can sign up, by calling (605) 882-6260 or email . Good Earth State Park at Blood Run will also be hosting a clean up event on April 26th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
