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Amnesty Week at Landfill

Remsen’s Clean up week will be June 9-13.
The City of Remsen is declaring an amnesty from the landfill disposal cost during the above designated dates of June 9-13, 2026.  Please check with The Plymouth County Landfill to determine their hours and requirements regarding loads being covered.
Up to 2,000 pounds per household of “throw away” material delivered to the Plymouth County Landfill in LeMars, Iowa, will be paid by the City of Remsen and not billed to the household.
Only residential properties (not commercial or industrial) can participate.
Each household that wishes to participate must make their own arrangements and is responsible for hauling their material to the landfill during this amnesty period. All loads must be covered and/or secured or a $15.00 fine will be imposed on the resident.
The City WILL NOT be picking up items at curbside as done prior to 2014. Do not place items in front of your house at curb side.
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS AMNESTY:
• CONCRETE
• HAZARDOUS WASTE (paint, thinner, pesticide, insecticide, herbicide, batteries, fertilizer, fuels, oils)
• TIRES
• NORMAL HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE
• YARD WASTE
• SHINGLES
Citizens must pay per item a de-manufacturing charge at time of drop off for any “White Goods”. These include: air conditioners, microwaves, washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, fluorescent lights, water heaters, furnaces, dishwashers, dehumidifiers, ranges, ovens, trash compactors, and other cooling units.

Mosquito Fogging to begin May 31

We will begin mosquito fogging at dusk on Sunday, May 31, 2026 and will continue to do so every Sunday over the course of the summer.  If you have questions, comments or complaints regarding the fogging, please contact City Hall.  Please do NOT attempt to stop the fogger.  Thank you

Power Outage

02/10/2026: There is a power outage impacting customers on the west side of town.  We are aware of the outage and crews are working to restore power as quickly as they can.

Garbage Pick Up

Van’s got a late start today so garbage pick up is running behind schedule.  Everyone on Monday’s schedule will still be picked up, it will just be later than normal.  Thank you.

Holiday Hours

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

City Hall will be open from 8:00-12:00 on Christmas Eve and Closed on December 25 & 26th for the Christmas Holiday.

City Hall will be open from 8:00-12:00 on New Years Eve and Closed on New Years Day.