By: Matt Scher, matts@977thebolt.com
Humboldt, IA – The City of Humboldt has set dates for residents to dispose of items for spring cleaning.
Yard waste burn day will be this Saturday, April 15. Burning is allowed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. All fires must be constantly attended with a hose nearby. Burning is not allowed on Humboldt city property, including street right-of-ways.
Brush pickup will be Monday, April 24. Brush is limited to branches up to 7 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter. They must be placed close to the curb and away from sign posts and other things that might hinder the pick up. There is a limit of one truck load per residence.
Junk pickup will be Monday, May 1. The city says everything must be out be out by 6:00 a.m. on May 1 to be eligible for pickup. Only one load per household. They ask for no items that can fit into a household trash bag, liquids, tires, batteries, wire, hazardous materials or construction and demolition materials (i.e. drywall, insulation, etc.) All appliances require a special sticker, which can be purchased at Humboldt City Hall for $10, and will be picked up separately from other items. It is the responsibility of the property owner to dispose of anything that is left after clean up is complete.
Hazardous Waste drop off will be on May 3. The location for drop off will be in the Jim Heinz Ball Field parking lot, which is located a few miles west of the city on Highway 3.