Fall 2022 Hometown Messenger

PUBLIC WORKS

Mark your calendars Fall Clean Up Day is Oct 22 Shakopee residents are invited to recycle old appliances, electron ics, yard waste, tires, car batteries, scrap metal and more during the annual Fall Clean Up Day event on Saturday, Oct 22 This event is a chance for residents to properly dispose of unwanted items in a convenient, drop-off location that promotes safe disposal This event is funded in part through grants received from Scott County and Shakopee's Recycling Rebate Program “We want to build a safe community by properly disposing of unwanted waste,” said Public Works Superintendent Bill Egan “We know lines can get long, but we appreciate our residents’ patience and strive to make the event run as smoothly as possible" Residents can drop off items between 7:30 a m and 11:30 a m behind the Public Works building, 400 Gorman St As the winter season is just around the corner, help protect your lawn from damage by installing markers on your property Markers will act as a visual guide day and night when the grass becomes covered in snow or blizzard conditions Residents should install these markers 12 inches from the edge of the sidewalk and along your property about 15 feet apart where a snowplow could potentially damage your sod It is recommended that residents install themarkers as soon as possible before the groundbecomes frozen Sidewalk markers can be purchased at any hardware store Markers need to be flexible, bright, and reflective and be made of materials such as fiberglass to prevent damage if hit by a snowplow Residents can help the snow removal efforts in several ways: Clear the sidewalks adjacent to your home. Property owners are responsible for clearing snow/ice on sidewalks adjacent to residential properties within 36 hours and commercial properties within 24 hours Please note: During extreme snow events, please be patient as it might take a while longer to plow sidewalks and trails along collector streets and county roads that the city plows Do not put snow on roadways. Minnesota statute and Shakopee ordinance prohibit plowing, shoveling, blowing, or placing snow onto public roadways Shovel around hydrants and mailboxes. Shovel a three-foot path from the road to the hydrant and a minimum of three feet on all sides of the hydrant Install sturdy mailboxes. Mailboxes should be sturdy enough to withstand snow coming off the end of the plow If damage occurs due to snow hitting a box, the city is not responsible for repairs The city will repair or replace mailboxes and turf only in those instances where direct impact by a plow truck causes the damage Consider shoveling a path for meter readers or mail carriers in your yard or between yards Keep neighborhood storm drains free of snow and ice to allow snow melt to drain properly

A list of accepted items and pricing is available at www.ShakopeeMN. gov/cleanupday Residents will be charged a flat fee (check or credit card preferred) based on the type of vehicle hauling the load This is a first-come, first-served event The line to enter may be cut off prior to 11:30 to ensure vehicles already in line are processed Please note, Shakopee Rotary will not be collecting donations for Bridging, Inc during the fall event Clean Up Day is for residents of Shakopee, Jackson Township and Louisville Township (IDs required) Questions can be directed to the Public Works Department at 952-233-9550 or publicworks@Shako peeMN.gov You can also find information about alternative disposal options at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/garbageandrecycling

Get ready for winter before it sneaks up Protect your lawn by installing markers

Put trash cans on the curb. When they are put in the street, they can create an obstacle for snowplows. Keep carts three feet apart The trash cart must not be obstructed at any time on the day of the residential garbage collection Allow a minimum of three feet of clearance on all sides of the cart from any objects such as trees, fences, mailboxes, street lights, and other carts Keep all carts at least six feet from cars Do not park any vehicles in front of the cart Make sure your cart is facing the street

Don’t forget about your fall opportunity to control broadleaf weeds They’re out there, beginning to make their annual appearance They are not plainly visible until spring flowering when it will be too late to eradicate them But if one looks closely, these weeds can be seen in

the fall These little lawn gremlins are peren nial weeds just waiting for spring’s arrival to emerge in lawns, add ing their undesirable color and texture Fall is the ideal time to control many lawn weeds with an herbicide treatment

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