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Recycling Center Changes Take Effect January 1st

Starting on January 1, 2011, the Recycling Center located at the Saint Robert Transfer Station will no longer accept glass or types 3 through 7 plastics for recycling. Items that will be accepted are:
Plastics -Type 1 (PETE) clear and Type 2 (HDPE) opaque and colored will be accepted. Each bin will be marked with the appropriate plastic number.
Cans -Tin cans and Aluminum cans. These cans must be separated into bins.
Paper - Office paper, Newspaper, Packing paper and Magazines. Do not mix cardboard or paper board with regular paper.
Cardboard - Corrugated cardboard and Paper Board
No appointment is necessary for the drop off of recyclable items. Items may be brought to the Saint Robert Transfer Station between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, totes are located on the West side of the building for recycling drop offs. These totes are for recyclable items only, not regular waste.
If you have any questions regarding the recycling program or these changes, please contact the Transfer Station at (573) 336-5155 during normal hours of operation.

Snow Removal Policy

As we head into the 2011 - 2012 plowing season, we believe it would be beneficial to remind the residents and commercial property owners of our policies for snow removal. The City of Saint Robert Street Department will only plow those streets which have been accepted by the City for maintenance. The list of streets maintained by the City can be found on the City Web Site at www.saintrobert.com under news & announcements. We ask that residents avoid parking on streets when a snow storm is coming. To expedite snow removal, any vehicle parked on a street in a manner which hampers snow removal activities, the owner will be asked to move the vehicle or the vehicle will be removed at the owner's expense. For our Commercial Property owners and snow removal contractors, we would like to remind you of Section 340.240 of the St. Robert City Code which states:

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL LIMITATIONS
A. Prohibition On Snow And Ice Removal From Private Property. No person shall remove snow or ice from private property and deposit the same on any public street right-of-way or parking lot. Any snow so deposited may be removed by the City and the cost of such removal shall be assessed and charged to the person in violation thereof in addition to any penalties imposed by the Municipal Court pursuant to Section 100.220.
B. Prohibition Of Piling Of Snow And Ice At Street Intersections. No person shall pile snow or ice at any intersection in a quantity sufficient to interfere with the vision of motor vehicles or pedestrians. The Street Foreman and any Police Officer on duty will determine if vision is obstructed. Any snow so deposited shall be removed by the City and the cost of such removal shall be assessed and charged to the person in violation thereof in addition to any penalties imposed by the Municipal Court pursuant to Section 100.220. (Ord. No. 2158 §§1--3, 2-2-09) Finally, we ask everyone while driving to yield to plow trucks and provide them plenty of room to operate. Do not follow any closer than 50 feet and reduce your speed if passing them. With your help, we will be able to quickly and safely remove the snow from our streets.

Winter Weather Watches, Warnings and Advisories - What do they Mean?

The National Weather Service uses specific weather terms to ensure people know what to expect in the coming days and hours. A Winter Storm Watch means severe winter conditions, such as heavy snow and/or ice, may affect your area, but its occurrence, location and timing are still uncertain. A winter storm watch is issued to provide 12 to 36 hours notice of the possibility of severe winter weather. A winter storm watch is intended to provide enough lead time to prepare. A watch is upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning when 4 or more inches of snow or sleet is expected in the next 12 hours, or 6 or more inches in 24 hours, or 1/4 inch or more of ice is expected. Winter Weather Advisories inform you that winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences that may be hazardous. Be sure to listen carefully to radio, television, and Weather Radio for the latest watches, warnings, and advisories. Preparation is the Key. At home and work, the primary concerns are loss of heat, power and telephone service and a shortage of supplies if storm conditions continue for more than a day. Have available: flashlight w/extra batteries, battery-powered Weather Radio and portable radio (to receive emergency information), extra food & water, extra medicine/baby items, first-aid kit, heating fuel, among other items.

Alan Clark
St. Robert City Administrator
194 Eastlawn Avenue, Suite A
St. Robert, Missouri 65584
573-451-2000
573-336-5714 Fax
aclark@saintrobert.com
www.saintrobert.com

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