Republic Services, the Joplin residential trash provider, was not able to pick up the trash on Monday, February 16th, therefore they will be running a day behind this week. Normally, when one day is missed, Saturday is used to complete the routes, but if two days are missed, Republic Services resumes their regular schedule. The City of Joplin reminds customers that all trash will be picked up, even if it does not fit in the polycart.
City officials stated that safety is a major concern and ask that residents be patient during these challenging weather conditions.
Mary Anne Phillips, Joplin Recycling Coordinator stated, “Pedestrians and motorists are reminded that it is difficult for heavy trash trucks to stop on icy and snow covered roads and alleys. Furthermore, City and State road crews do not plow residential streets or alleys because the snow banks would block cross streets, driveways and parked vehicles.”
The City does apply salt and sand to residential streets after the main roads are cleared. Typically this is enough treatment to start the melting process and with passing traffic, the snow clears itself in time. Cold temperatures can delay this process.
Call the Recycling Coordinator at (417) 624-0820 Ext. 501 when there is a question as to whether trash service will be delayed, or for any recycling, household hazardous waste and trash disposal issues.
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