Announcements
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Emerald Ash Borer Infestation
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Recycle, Refuse, and Yard Waste Schedule
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2024 Lead Service Line Inventory Program
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Pope County Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Snow Event Information
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Buckthorn Brigade
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Pope County. Based on the presence of Emerald Ash Borer, the MDA has issued an emergency quarantine for Pope County.
According to information from MDA, EAB insect larvae kills ash trees by tunneling under the bark and feeding on the part of the tree that moves nutrients up and down the tree trunk. Often the trees show several signs of infestation because of this. Woodpeckers feed on EAB larvae, woodpecker holes may indicate the presence of EAB. EAB tunneling can cause the bark to split open, revealing S-shaped galleries under the bark.
The City of Glenwood will be performing an Ash Tree Inventory located within the City road right-of-ways and City Parks. A group of individuals will be conducting the inventory starting September 30, 2024, only ash trees located on public property will be included in the survey. The survey will provide information that will assist the City in determining an ash tree removal plan, ash tree treatment plan, and a tree replacement plan all of which are necessary for the City to create a budget to deal with the EAB infestation within the City and to apply for grant assistance.
Emerald Ash Borer Infestation within the City of Glenwood & Pope County
Attention: shooting range will be closed Thursday October 10, 2024 for training. Sorry for any inconvenience.
May 2024 Refuse Rate Increase
We're thankful to have you as our customer. We are a local, family owned and operated company in our 45th year. We have done our best to provide excellent service and be "Good Neighbors You've Come to Trust" in the communities we serve.
You may have seen an increase on your most recent invoice, and we want to take a moment to explain the reasons behind this adjustment. We have refrained from raising our rates over the past two years, since 2022, but we must do so now to catch up with the significant inflation we have all experienced since that time.
We are blessed to remain adequately staffed, but it remains a challenge. There continues to be a shortage of qualified and licensed drivers, this has driven an increase in the time and cost of training new drivers to provide the quality service our customers expect.
Additionally, liability and casualty insurance costs have increased dramatically, nearly tripling since 2022. Part of this increase can be attributed to the increased cost and short supply of our equipment, which continues to be 80% higher than it was in 2021.
Disposal costs continue to increase, we have seen about a 4% increase in disposal costs across our service area. We must pass these increases on to our customers, as we pay to dispose of what we collect.
Businesses and households that we serve are receiving and increase. For most of our residential customers, the increase is equal to about $0.40 to $0.65 per week, before taxes. We look forward to a continued partnership with you during these trying times. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-236-7630 if you have questions.
Thank you for being our customer,
Don Williamson, Owner
West Central Sanitation
City of Glenwood
ATTENTION:
West Central Sanitation's last scheduled yard waste pickup day will be Friday, November 22nd.
Snow Event
Towing Information
Unimproved Roads and Alleys
Most of the patted and unimproved roads, roadways and alleys within the City of Glenwood are utilized by and for utilities either overhead or underground. These areas are not designed or developed to be traversed or parked upon by the general public on a regular basis. They are, however, able to be traversed by adjacent property owners to obtain temporary or limited access to their property. Attention should be given to ensure that these areas are not traversed when damage may occur due to soft ground conditions. This does not mean that property owner has authority to cut trees, grade, remove or add gravel, or perform any type of improvement(s) to the area without first obtaining written consent from the City of Glenwood. Please be considerate of these areas as they may be maintained by the neighboring property owner.
Manganese consumption advisory
The City of Glenwood is dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water. Residents received a letter regarding manganese levels in the water supply. Due to the continuing drought, manganese levels are at an elevated level. While manganese is unregulated and does not have an enforceable standard- MDH recommended health guidelines are available for personal review.
2023
Glenwood Consumer Confidence Report
For more information on announcements, contact the City of Glenwood
weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 320-634-5433.