GENERAL INFORMATION
• Refuse is picked up by geographical
location within the City limits once a
week. To determine your exact day,
please call the Sanitation Department.
• The current monthly fee for refuse
service is $9.00. This is included on
your monthly utility bill.

DUMPSTERS
To order a dumpster and determine how many times a month it will need to be emptied, call the Sanitation Department.

Monthly dumpster rents & sizes are:
• 1 yard $ 7.00 + $ 4.84 per dump
• 2 yard $ 9.00 + $ 7.40 per dump
• 3 yard $12.00 + $ 9.98 per dump
• 4 yard $14.00 + $12.69 per dump
• 6 yard $19.00 + $15.50 per dump
• 8 yard $24.00 + $20.67 per dump

For example, a 6 yard dumpster at $19.00 with 4 dumps per month at $15.50 each would be $81.00 a month.

COMMERCIAL REFUSE
AND DUMPSTER RATES
• For rates, container size, dumpster
sizes and to schedule the frequency of
collection, please contact the Sanitation Department.

TIRES
Sanitation will pick up
tires for the following fees:
• Passenger tires: $1.25 each
• Passenger tires with rims: $2.25 each
• Truck tires: $5.00 each
• Tractor tires: $7.50 and up
depending on size"”call for further
information.

OTHER REFUSE ITEMS
• Items such as: furniture, carpet,
washers, dryers and other large items are
picked up under a separate program.
Please contact the Sanitation Department to schedule pickup for these items.
• There is a $5.00 charge for each item.

NOTE: All Sanitation Charges are
billed on your monthly Utility bill.

VOLUNTARY RECYCLING
The City of West Plains operates a recycling center located at 1853 Goodhard Drive. Hours of operation are: 7-12 & 1-4 Monday-Friday.
Residents are invited to bring recyclables to the center. We currently have five categories for sorting: glass, aluminum, steel /tin cans, plastics (#1 or #2), and paper. Please have your items sorted with lids removed and containers rinsed and dry.

• If you would like to participate in our
free recycling program, and live
within the City limits, please
contact Sanitation at 255-2330 or
City Hall at 256-7176 and request
recycling bins.

• Further Recycling instructions are
available by requesting our brochure,
"Guidelines For Recycling in West
Plains, Missouri."

SPRING
Every year, the Sanitation
Department offers a Spring Clean up week. This is a free service available to all residents so that every citizen may place any household items in addition to the normal refuse out for pick up. This event is publicized by
website, radio and newspaper, in
advance to allow ample time for
preparation. There are some
restrictions for certain items.

SUMMER
During the hot summer months,
the Sanitation Department
advises residents to keep refuse
containers tightly closed and bags properly sealed to avoid various animals from snacking on the contents and spreading refuse over resident's yards.

FALL
There are several special weeks
designated for fall leaves, and
residents are encouraged during
this time to take their leaves to a
compost site at the transfer station for disposal. Residents will be required to take bags or containers that they brought their leaves in, back home with them. Also, our Sanitation Department will pick up bagged leaves for a fee of $5.00 for the first 6 bags and 50 cents for each additional bag. Look for more information to be announced on the website, over the radio and in the newspaper.

WINTER
Each year, the Sanitation
Department offers a free
Christmas tree pick up service.
This service is usually provided
within the first week of January.
A phone call to City Hall or the
Sanitation Department is all that
is normally required. This service
is announced by radio and in the
newspaper in advance of the
specified date.

YARD WASTE
• Yard waste is defined as leaves, brush,
grass clippings, small limbs or general
yard debris.
• These items must be bagged or bundled.
• Limbs must be cut in 3 foot lengths and tied in manageable bundles.
• There is a $5.00 charge for pickup of the first 6 bags or bundles, and an additional charge of 50 cents for each additional bag or bundle.

ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION
WASTE
• Customers will be required to use
roll-off containers. Please contact Sanitation for rate information.

TIRES
Tires are also accepted at the Transfer
Station for the following fees:
• Passenger tires: $1.25 each
• Passenger tires with rims: $2.25 each
• Truck tires: $5.00 each
• Tractor tires: $7.50 and up
depending on size - call for more information.

COMPOST
Compost is available seasonally and residents are encouraged to bring leaves, grass clipping and yard waste to the Transfer Station. You will be required to take your containers and/or
bags back home with you. This service is free.

NOTE: All Sanitation Charges are
billed on your monthly Utility bill.