Jeremiah Robinson, Street & Sanitation Superintendent
The City of Dexter's Department of Street and Sanitation is tasked with the installation and repair of streets, storm drains and sidewalks, as well as street sweeping, snow removal and the collection of both residential and commercial garbage within the city limits. The Department is committed to enhancing and maintaining the streets of Dexter.
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Call (573) 624-6158
New residents will automatically be enrolled in the city's weekly garbage collection service. Trash cans or bags must be placed within ten feet of the curb or alley by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. Weekly collection is limited to two 30-gallon cans or four regular size bags. Residents are responsible for providing their own trash cans. The City also offers additional pickup for bulk items such as appliances, furniture, and yard waste. Please note that if a city holiday falls during the week, trash pickup will occur one day later.
To request additional pickup service, purchase a red or blue tag at City Hall or Harps Grocery Store. Attach a tag to each item. Additional pickups are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month and must be arranged by calling 573-624-5527.
To schedule call 573-624-5527
There is a limit of two items per pickup.
Items that will not fit in regular pickup limitations require the purchase of a $1.00 Red Tag
Example: Couch, Chair, Mattress, TV etc.
Yes, major appliances require the purchase of a $10.00 Blue Tag. A Major Appliance includes refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, air conditioners, hot water heater etc.
Yes, pickup for yard waste runs the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month and requires a $1.00 red tag be purchased. Yard waste includes leaves, sticks, branches, and other debris. Items must be bagged/bundled.
Bulk yard waste pickup is scheduled at the discretion of the Street Department and requires a $25.00 Green Tag.
All electric, gas, or street light concerns contact Ameren UE at 1-800-552-7583.
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