Sanitation

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

sanitation

The Department of Public Works Sanitation Division is committed to providing comprehensive and suitable service to the community regarding garbage and trash collection and disposable, drainage, and beautification efforts.

Sanitation Administration

Sanitation Administration is committed to improving the quality of services provided by operational services. We value our citizens and want your feedback on our services. For comments and complaints, please contact us at (318) 329-2209.

The City of Monroe Garbage Division is responsible for garbage collection of all residential and commercial refuse in accordance with the city code (Chapter 16 – Garbage and Trash, Article I – In General, Article II – Municipal Refuse Collections and Chapter 21 – Litter) from each resident or business owner paying a monthly fee. The Monroe Garbage Division’s focus is to provide excellent service in a timely and efficient manner while serving it’s citizens.

In efforts to beautify the city, the City of Monroe Public Works Departments in conjunction with Code Enforcement (Planning and Urban Development) began in year 2008 / 2009 the demolishing of condemned structures. For information regarding demolitions, contact the Department of Planning and Urban Development.

The Drainage Division is responsible for cleaning and maintaining all culverts, ditches, catch basins, curbs, gutters and alleyways to ensure the natural gravity flow of all storm water throughout the overall drainage system. The mowing of all ditches and alleyways to maintain proper drainage is also a responsibility of this division.

The Beautification Division is responsible for maintaining all city owned lots in violation of City Code Chapter 24, Article II – Weed and Noxious Growths.

The City of Monroe Trash Division is responsible for trash pickup of all residential and commercial debris in accordance with the city code (Chapter 16 – Garbage and Trash, Article I – In General, Article II – Municipal Refuse Collections and Chapter 21 – Litter) from each resident or business owner paying a monthly fee. The Monroe Trash Division’s focus is to provide excellent service in a timely and efficient manner while serving it’s citizens.

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Garbage Pick-Up - 2024 Holiday Schedule

Holiday Date Pick-Up Date
Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2024 Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Friday, July 5, 2024 Saturday, July 6, 2024
Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2, 2024 Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
Veteran's Day Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Friday after Thanksgiving Friday, November 29, 2024 Saturday, November 30, 2024
Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Saturday, December 21, 2024 (EARLY)
Day After Christmas Thursday, December 26, 2024 Saturday, December 28, 2024
Note:
  • Juneteenth falls on a non-collection day
  • Christmas falls on a non-collection day
  • New Years falls on a non-collection day
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