Streets & Sanitation

The Streets & Sanitation Division is responsible for:

Streets

• Maintenance and repair of 13 miles of Major streets
• Maintenance and repair of 31 miles of Local streets
• Maintenance and repair of 7 miles of State Trunkline (Highways)

The maintenance and repair includes resurfacing, patching, surface crack repair, pothole repair, pavement marking, sweeping and snow and ice control and removal during the winter season.

Along the street Right-of-Way, the division is also responsible for the maintenance and repair of existing curb and gutter, guardrail, bridges and all traffic control, directional signage and markings throughout the City of St. Joseph.

Sanitation

Residential Rubbish Collection

The City contracts with Best Way Disposal for weekly residential rubbish pickup. Best Way provides one 96 gallon two-wheeled cart for the weekly collection. The rubbish cart may be placed at the curb after 5 P.M. the day preceding your scheduled collection day and must be removed by 10 A.M. on the day following the scheduled collection day. Changes to the collection schedule as a result of a holiday are noted on the City Calendar and typically result in your collection day being one day behind the normal schedule. For questions or concerns regarding weekly rubbish collection contact Best Way Disposal at 269-463-3232.

Large item pick-up is available. 

Residential Recycling

The City contracts with Best Way Disposal for Bi-Weekly recycling and residents are provided with one 96 gallon two-wheeled cart for collection and placement at the curb.  Recycling days are noted on the City Calendar. Recycling carts may be placed at the curb after 5 P.M. the day preceding your scheduled collection day and must be removed by 10 A.M. on the day following the scheduled collection day. See the Curbside Recycling Information for items accepted for recycling. For questions or concerns regarding bi-weekly recycling contact Best Way Disposal at 269-463-3232.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

City residents that have hazardous waste items in need of disposal are encouraged to utilize the Berrien County program. Additional information and items that are accepted may be found by contacting the County Solid Waste program at 983-7111 extension 8234 or on the web at County link.

Buildings & Grounds Rubbish Collection

The City provides rubbish collection for all of the City's parks, buildings and public grounds on a daily basis. In addition to this program, the City also removes rubbish for all special events held in the downtown and in the park system.