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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Starting Monday, August 7th, crews from Rehrig Pacific will start distributing new brown garbage containers to Jamestown single family households, mobile homes and most multi-unit housing facilities.

In a release, City Administrator Jeff Fuchs reports that new containers consist of 35, 65, and 95 gallon capacities based on resident selection.

“Any resident who did not respond to the mailing sent out earlier and due by July 31, 2017, will receive a 65 gallon container,” Fuchs says in the release. “The crews will be following the regularly scheduled  garbage pick-up schedule as much as possible. The distribution of the new containers is anticipated to be accomplished within a week’s time; however, with the placement of approximately 5,700 containers there is sure to be some unanticipated small concerns.”

The city asks that residents remain patient and understanding as they work to resolve any concerns that may arise.

“We would ask all residents for their cooperation in this effort and to leave any green containers, which they may currently be using, in place after it is emptied next week; as City crew(s) will be collecting the green containers. Residents will be allowed to switch the size of their container at no cost one time prior to October 1, 2017. Thereafter a fee of $25.00 will be assessed for any change in container size.”

New automated truck were ordered in January 2017, but have since been delayed. The city encourages residents to begin using the new containers immediately. The city also indicates that there will be a delay in curbside recycling as well. More updates will be expected in the next couple of weeks.

For any questions regarding garbage containers or services, contact 701-252-5900. Any other recycling questions are asked to call 701-320-9218.