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CITY OF CENTRALIA
114 SOUTH ROLLINS
CENTRALIA, MO 65240
573-682-2139
www.centraliamo.org
ISSUE 33
OCTOBER 2014
From the Mayor
I would like to start this newsletter with a big “THANK YOU” to the
organizations and businesses that helped to make the Centralia
Battlefield Reenactment a great success. Many hours of hard
work and dedication went into this event, without which it would
not have had vast statewide visibility. Many folks came from miles
away to either participate or observe the reenactment. I would
also like to thank the business owners who continue to operate
their business and contribute to the success of this great
community.
In addition, I’d like to take a moment to invite you to welcome our
new City Administrator, Mr. Matt Harline. He comes to us from
Fulton where he served as assistant city administrator for several
years. He started in early July so that he had a few weeks to work
with Lynn Behrns prior to Lynn’s retirement. Lynn served this
great little city for 29 years. If you see Lynn around town, be sure
to thank him.
grew up in KC, went to college and then fought WWII in the
Navy. My mother, (Barbara Olney) was a graduate of the MU
School of Journalism and worked for the KC Star newspaper
before quitting to raise my older sister, my younger brother and
me.
After serving six years on the City Council in the Centralia
suburb of Columbia, I decided that I wanted to make public
service at the local level my career. I went back to school and in
May of 2000 I received a Masters in Public Administration from
MU. After one year working for the Institute for Public Policy at
MU, I worked for the Mid-Missouri Solid Waste Management
District for seven years promoting waste reduction and
recycling. At MMSWMD I administered a grant program to help
fund those efforts. I spent the last seven years as the Assistant
Director of Administration (essentially assistant city
administrator) in Fulton.
I have two daughters and am married to a wonderful and patient
woman named Raven. We are looking forward to living in
Centralia, but as of “press time” I am still commuting from
Fulton. If you know someone looking for a nice house in Fulton,
let me know! If you want to know more about me, please stop
in City Hall and ask me.
With the end of summer comes many things, schools are back in
session, milder temperatures and sometimes severe weather. As
the weather begins to turn nasty, please take a moment and put
together an emergency kit. There are many helpful websites
available with suggestions. For those without computer access,
the Centralia Public Library has the tools which can help you with
In fact, communicating with the citizens and broader community
this access.
of Centralia is very important to me. At some point I may have
Preparations are under way for more events for the remainder of to tell you or someone you know, “No.” No, I can’t make an
the year: The Bar-B-Que contest is approaching quickly in exception for you; No, I can’t get your street fixed this year. But
October, along with the Christmas Tractor Parade and other I will try to explain why the answer is no, and try to say yes
events. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information whenever possible. Most of all I want you to understand this is
your government. The finances are sound and we can usually
or to volunteer to help at 573-682-2272.
do anything we need to do and even a few things we (as a City)
May God Bless Centralia, Missouri and the United States of want to do. But we can’t afford everything we want to do.
America!
The Board of Alderman, staff and I have collaborated on a very
Mayor Tim Grenke
short survey (see insert) and need your participation to make it
valuable. Please complete and return to City Hall by October
31st. It is just my first attempt to continue the excellent
Meet Matt Harline – City Administrator
relationship between the city administration and the citizens of
In school I was trained not to write in the first
person, and it is even more difficult trying to
Centralia.
talk about myself in a way to convince you I
am a good choice for your City Administrator.
But I am willing to give it a shot. Before I say
Items of Interest
anything about myself, I have to start by
2015 General Municipal Election Info ................... Page 2
acknowledging that I inherit a strong
Centralia Recreation Center ................................. Page 2
organization from Lynn Behrns. Centralia
Treat Bags - Fire Department Tradition ................ Page 3
did a nice job in sending him off in style on
Leaf Raking/Snow Removal ................................ Page 3
July 31st, but there is no way to thank a person for 29 years of
Coming
Soon – Payments - Credit Card .............. Page 3
selfless dedication. It is fair to question any decision by a public
Composting Site Winter Hours ............................. Page 4
official, but no one can question Lynn’s integrity or devotion to
Emergency Storm Shelters................................... Page 4
this community.
Matt Harline – City Administrator
In Centralia it seems people want to know where you are from,
who your parents are and if you have moved to town yet. I was
born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. My father, (Kenneth)
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Avenue of Flags - City Cemetery .......................... Page 4
Building Permits ................................................... Page 5
Weatherization ..................................................... Page 5
City Hall Gets Makeover ....................................... Page 6
Recycling Information ........................................... Page 6
Holiday/Recycling/Compost Schedule .................. Page 8
2015 General Municipal Election Day Information
Damaged Water Meter Lids Will Cost You
The following positions will be on the April 7, 2015 ballot
for the General Municipal Election:
The lids to most water meters have a small radio antenna
on top so that they can be read without opening them.
Although the City has tried to locate them out of harm’s
way, some have occasionally been damaged by a lawn
mower or by running over during driveway snow removal.
Repair or replacement of these “transpondits” can be
expensive.
Mayor - 2 Year Term
Alderman Ward I - 2 Year Term
Alderman Ward II - 2 Year Term
Alderman Ward III - 2 Year Term
City Collector - 2 Year Term
The City has adopted a policy which will make the
customer responsible for the cost of damage. In the first
instance of damage, the customer will be billed 50% of
the cost (about $45.00). For the second and subsequent
instances, the customer will be billed for the full cost.
Filings open on December 16, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. and will
close on January 20, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Any person
interested in running for any of the positions listed above
should contact City Hall in person or call (573)-682-2139
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please bring your voter’s registration card when filing.
Also remember that, except in an emergency, only City
employees should turn water services on or off at the
meter. Improper work at a meter can cause leaks that will
be charged back to the customer.
March 11, 2015 is the last day you can register to be
eligible to vote in the April 7, 2015 General Municipal
Election. Voter registration forms are available at City
Hall.
Centralia Recreation Center
802 W. Lakeview Street - Phone: 573-682-2196
Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Current Elected Board of Aldermen
The current Board of Aldermen for the City of Centralia is
listed below. Please contact City Hall if you are unsure
which ward you reside in.
The Centralia Park Board and Recreation Staff invite you
to visit the Centralia Recreation Center. Our friendly staff
would be happy to give you a tour of the facility and
information about daily admission, memberships, 24 hour
access cards, and activities held in the building.
Mayor
*Tim Grenke: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (573) 682-7170
*Term expires April 2015.
We currently offer the following classes:
 Aerobics - 5:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday
 Low Impact Aerobics - 5:30 p.m. Monday –
Thursday
 Yoga - 8:30 a.m. Monday – Friday
 Yoga/Pilates 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
 Seniors in Shape 10:00 a.m. Monday – Friday
 Kids Fit 9:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday
Aldermen – Ward I
Andrea Vollrath: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (573) 833-0693
Term expires April 2016.
*David Wilkins: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (573) 347-0893
*Term expires April 2015.
Our after school Kids Club for children ages 8 and older is
currently underway. Supervisor Velda McKenzie and
assistants Alec Ford, Jake Enlow, Blaine Arp, Lance
Leverenz, and Rebecca Tratchell have a great program
that keeps the kids active and involved. This program
meets every day after school until 5:30 p.m. On the days
there is no school, Kids Club does not meet.
Aldermen – Ward II
Dick Ward: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (573) 682-4500
Term expires April 2016.
Watch for updates about all the activities held at the
Recreation Center on the City of Centralia website at
www.centraliamo.org or call the Recreation Center at
573-682-2196.
*Don Bormann: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (573) 682-3337
*Term expires April 2015.
The Parks and Recreation Department Office are located
in the Centralia Recreation Center or call 573-682-2196.
Aldermen – Ward III
Landon Magley: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (573) 682-4162
Term expires April 2016.
The Centralia Park Board meets in the Centralia Recreation
Center Conference Room at Noon on the third Tuesday of
each month.
Rec Center Gift Certificates Available To Purchase
If you’re looking for a birthday or holiday gift, stop by the
front Check-in Desk. Gift Certificates are available for
purchase to the Centralia Recreation Center.
*James Lee: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (573) 881-6598
*Term expires April 2015.
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Treat Bags - Fire Department Tradition
Avoid Damaging or Blocking Storm Sewers
The Centralia Volunteer Fire Department will
continue to follow local tradition by handing out
treat bags on Halloween night at the fire station
at 208 W Sneed Street. The Fire Department
will also help Santa deliver treat bags on
Christmas morning. Donations are greatly appreciated to
help the Fire Department continue with these traditions, and
may be made at Centralia City Hall.
Many of the City’s storm sewer pipes and grates are made
of high-density plastic that will burn and melt! Please DO
NOT burn leaves (or anything else) near a storm sewer
inlet or grate. If you damage the storm sewers, the City will
bill you for the cost of materials and labor for the repairs.
Please keep grates free of leaves so that they work as
intended. Blocked storm sewers cause flooded yards.
Chamber of Commerce News
Leaf Raking/Snow Removal
Fall is going to be a busy time for the Chamber. The Fifth
Annual Anchor City Cook Off will be held on October 10th and
11th that will include a KCBS sanctioned contest as well as a
Backyard Contest and KidzQue Contest. .
If you are a senior citizen or disabled and need
assistance in raking leaves, installing storm windows,
removing snow from you sidewalk and/or drive, or other
projects, you may find aid through the Centralia United
Methodist Church Missions Program.
For more
information call the church office at 573-682-3434.
Entertainment includes Hollow Pointe on Friday evening,
October 10th and The Kansas City Street Band on Saturday,
October 11th.
For more details, visit the website
anchorcityco.com.
Information from City Hall Staff
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Elementary age children will have the opportunity to Trick or
Treat in local businesses for Halloween, October 31st after
school. See the Centralia Fireside Guard for locations.
The Community for Kids Program will again provide
Christmas gifts to children who otherwise would not have
gifts. Watch for the Angel Trees to lead a helping hand.
Coming soon! The City will soon offer utility
customers the option to view account history online as
well as online payment options using an e-check or
credit card. We plan to have this new system in place
by early to mid-October.
• Phone Numbers: Please provide City Hall with a
current phone number in case we need to contact you
in an emergency.
The Chamber is also exploring the idea of a Farmers Market.
If local growers were to bring their produce in for sale would
you support the Market? You can email your feedback to
[email protected] or go to the Chamber
Facebook page and give your input.
• Utility Payments: It would be helpful when submitting
your bill for payment, if you would include the stub
from your “original bill” with your payment. This would
also apply if you receive a “Delinquent Notice”.
Christmas will be a great opportunity to support local
businesses by shopping locally. CREDI and the Centralia
Chamber have organized a shop local campaign with the
slogan “Purchase With A Purpose”. Shopping locally helps
the community businesses, employees, and organizations of
our community, and funds more city services thorough city
sales taxes.
This holiday season “Purchase With A
Purpose” and shop locally.
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The City is not allowed to accept partial payments,
or out-of-town checks without prior approval.
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When writing a check to the City, the bank has
requested the use of black or blue ink only as
their scanner does not recognize other colors.
• Internet Banking: Customers, who use internet
banking, please make sure your Service ID #, current
customer name and address are correct on your
check, so we do not credit the wrong account. You
can find your Service ID # on your utility bill.
Parades: (See the Centralia Fireside Guard for more details).
 Christmas Parade and Downtown Open House December 6th: Share the holiday spirit. Gather your
family, friends, neighbors and/or employees! Pick your
favorite Christmas Carol and decorate your little red
wagon. All red wagon entries must be pedi-pulled for
the parade. Motorized entries will follow the red
wagons in the parade. See the Chamber’s Facebook
page (Centralia Chamber of Commerce) for ideas or
go to their website www.centraliamochamber.com.
 Tractor Parade - Friday, December 19, 2014 (tentative
date).
• Disconnected Two Times In Twelve Months: In the
event a utility customer is disconnected two times
within a twelve month period, a double deposit will be
required to bring the amount of deposit held on hand
by the City to the equivalence of $200 for electric and
$100 for water plus the disconnect fees, before utilities
will be reconnected, unless otherwise approved by the
City Administrator. Payment may only by accepted by
those names listed on the account without prior
approval.
• E-mail Billing: The City is offering customers the
convenience of having their utility bill emailed to them.
To sign up for this program, please e-mail the name as
it appears on the utility account, address, and email
address to Taresa at [email protected] or
contact City Hall at 573-682-2139.
Burning Regulations
The City does allow burning of paper, cardboard, brush and
leaves. However:
o Someone must attend fire at all times
o No burning within 25 feet of any structure
o No burning after sundown
o No burning on street pavement or near a storm
sewer inlet
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Composting Site Winter Hours
Brush Pick Up Curbside
Free Mulch/White Goods Disposal
As sunset comes earlier day-by-day there will be new hours for
access to the site of the compost piles and white goods
collection near the old landfill. Starting September 30, 2014
the site will be open:
 Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 Every other Saturday from 9 a.m. to Noon on the
same weeks as recycling collections; see the
Recycling Calendar on page 8 of this Newsletter.
 We will return to longer hours next spring.
The City only picks up brush curbside after a storm. This service
is not done on a set schedule. The brush may be there for an
indefinite period. The Electric Department provides this service
only as their work schedule permits.
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Brush must not be left in the ditch.
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Brush must be easily accessible from the street.
All City residents are welcome to take free mulch and compost
from the City’s compost site at the north end of Ann Street at
the old landfill site. There is no limit, take as much as you
need. The material can be picked up on the scheduled days
above. Commercial services, please inquire at City Hall.
Just a reminder, no lumber or railroad ties should be taken to
the compost pile. Lumber and railroad ties cannot be chipped;
plus they could contain chemicals that may not be
biodegradable.
When disposing of large appliances, please come to City Hall
to obtain a free permit prior for disposal at the old landfill site.
If you are able, please take your brush to the brush pit located on
North Street or Ann Street (old Landfill site).
City Board Meeting Dates
Public Works/Public Utilities: 1st Monday
Public Safety/General Government: 2nd Monday
Board of Aldermen: 3rd Monday
*The above meetings start at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
Any meeting which falls on a holiday will be rescheduled for the
following day.
Board of Adjustment: As Needed
Cemetery Board: As Needed
Friends of the Park: 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m., Rec Center
Library Board: 2nd Tuesday, 6 p.m., Public Library
Park Board: 3rd Tuesday, Noon, Rec Center
Planning & Zoning Commission: As Needed, 7 p.m.
Tree Board: As Needed
Grave blankets and decorations are allowed during the nonmowing season, November 1st - February 28th. Effective March
1st, any decorations not permanently attached to the monument
will be removed. If you have any questions, please contact Phyllis
Brown, Cemetery Sexton at City Hall 573-682-2139 or email
[email protected].
Video Recordings: The meetings for the Centralia Board of
Aldermen, Public Works & Public Utilities Committee, and the
General Government & Public Safety Committee are video
recorded and posted on the You Tube website on the internet. To
view the videos for the meetings, go to www.centraliamo.org and
click on Meetings/Agendas/Minutes on the left hand side of the
page.
Emergency Sirens
Dog / Cat City License Required By June 1st
Just a reminder, the emergency sirens are tested on the first
Wednesday of each month.
Citizens of Centralia are reminded that all dogs and cats are
required to be licensed each year, June to May, with the City. A
license may be obtained at City Hall during regular business
hours. Please be aware all dogs are required to be on a leash
while off the owner’s premises. Owners are responsible for
cleaning up after their animals.
City Cemetery Information
Emergency Storm Shelters
In the event of severe weather, there are three emergency storm
shelters available for your use:
 First Baptist Church at 101 N Collier. You should enter
through the north door on Singleton Street and proceed to the
basement.
 First Christian Church at 229 S Rollins. You should enter
through the south door and proceed to the basement.
 Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 404 S Rollins. You should
enter through the east door (back door) and proceed to the
basement.
If you arrive at one of the above shelters and it is not open, please
contact the Police Department at 573-682-2132.
House Numbers
City ordinance requires that all house and business locations
display large street numbers at least 3 inches high near the front
door. Numbers shall be black or a contrasting color to the
building. Police officers, firefighters, and ambulance drivers rely
on these numbers to quickly locate sites for emergency response.
If you do not have a number on your house or business meeting
these requirements, or if your number is not clearly visible from the
street, please correct this situation immediately. This helps us to
protect your family and/or your employees. Do not wait for a letter
from the Code Enforcement Officer – Act Now!
Door to Door Sales
Anyone conducting door to door sales of merchandise is required
to have a business license with the City. The only exception is
not-for-profit organizations. Each sales person is asked to carry a
copy of the license issued by the City Hall office on their person
when conducting door to door sales. When a vendor is licensed
for door to door sales, the City Hall office informs the Police
Department of the registration information. If you have problems
with salespeople, please contact the Police Department at 573682-2132 or City Hall at 573-682-2139.
Avenue of Flags at City Cemetery
The City Cemetery will proudly
display the Avenue of Flags during
Veterans Day. Tentatively, 396 flags
will be raised on Monday, November
10th at 3:00 - 3:15 p.m. and will be
lowered Wednesday, November 12th
at the same time. Volunteers to help
raise and/or lower the flags would be
appreciated. Flag sets for deceased veterans may be purchased
for $100 each.
All donations appreciated.
For additional
information, watch the Centralia Fireside Guard or contact City
Hall at 573-682-2139.
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program is provided by the Centralia Ministerial Alliance
acting as the “gate-keepers” for the Donation Program.
Water and Sewer Call Outs
City utility customers are reminded that if you
need to have water services turned on or off,
please contact City Hall at 573-682-2139. If you need
assistance after hours or on the weekend, please
contact the Police Department (573-682-2132) and they
will contact the Water Department.
Only licensed
plumbers should turn off water services in a true
emergency, since a special wrench is used. The plumber
should still contact City Hall or the Police Department.
Christmas Tree Drop Off Site
Fresh Christmas trees may be dropped off at
the brush pit on North Street. Trees must
have all decorations, tinsel, etc. removed
before they are dropped off.
Poly Carts for Sale at City Hall
Customers with sewer problems should contact City Hall
about the problem first. If the problem is with a City
main, the City will not reimburse for a plumber’s charges
unless the City has been notified and given a chance to
examine the situation first.
Need a new poly cart or would like to
purchase one? City Hall has available a 96
gallon poly cart trash receptacle which you
can purchase at City cost, that would be
added to your utility bill for the next 2 months
or a one-time ` of $68.00 (cost subject to
change). Forms are available at City Hall for your
signature. Limited warranty on poly carts are for two
years only.
Contractor Tree Removal
Centralia Public Library
When contractors trim or remove trees
from private property, they must take
the wood to the City’s brush pit located
at the old landfill site off of Ann Street
or at another site outside of the City
limits. This wood should not go to the yard waste area
near the East Water Tower nor can it be left street side.
The City will not pick up contractor’s wood. Citizens
should be specific regarding the price they negotiate with
the contractor includes this service.
The Staff of Centralia Public Library invites
you to come and check out what is new at
the library.
• Over 30,000 materials to choose
from
• Story time for 3-5 year olds
• Various programming
• 20 patron computers with internet access
• Online database for genealogy research
Contact the Public Library at 573-682-2036 for hours
visit their website www.centraliapubliclibrary.com.
Shut-offs for convenience or non-emergency situations
should be scheduled for regular working hours, not on
weekends.
City Street Tree Removal
Occasionally, the City or its contractor may have to trim
or cut down “street trees”. When this happens, the City
allows the adjacent property owner the first opportunity
to remove the cut branches and trunk for firewood or
other use. If the adjacent property owner does not want
the wood, the crew will generally leave the wood streetside for anyone else to remove and use (first-come-firstserve). If the wood remains after two or three days, the
City will haul it to the old brush pit to be mulched. If you
desire to salvage such wood and not sure if it is
“claimed”, call City Hall and ask. Once such wood goes
to the brush pit, it will no longer be available as firewood.
Building Permits
Building permit applications are available at City Hall or
our website under “Forms/Publications”. Project work
should not begin until you have received the required
permit from City Hall and paid any required fees. A
building permit is required if you are planning to install a
fence on your property, a shed, remodel, or do
electrical/plumbing work.
Most new construction
projects will have a fee for the building permit. There is
a job weather card that must be posted at the project
site.
Weatherization
Utility Locates – Dig Rite
“Weatherizing” your house saves money in
both the summer and winter. The City of
Centralia’s web page has links to
weatherizing tips and to Central Missouri
Community Action.
Among the services
offered by CMCA is financial assistance for
weatherizing your home. Follow the link or go directly to
http://www.showmeaction.org
If you plan to dig anywhere in the City,
remember that you must do a utility
locate. For all utilities (City utilities,
Ameren Missouri, CenturyLink, etc), contact Dig Rite at
800-344-7483 (1-800-DIG-RITE) before you start your
project. It’s best to be safe and it may save you money.
City Utility Customer Donation Program
You may have noticed a line item on your city utility bill
titled “Donation Amount”. Donations received are used
to provide assistance to City of Centralia utility
customers. Anyone wishing to donate to this program
may do so by adding a voluntary contribution to their
utility payment. Administrative distribution for this
City Website
Please visit our website, www.centraliamo.org as it
provides residents access to regularly used forms, a
calendar of events, park information, meeting
agendas/minutes and so much more information.
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City Hall Gets a Makeover
and Associates hired subcontractors:
• T&J Restoration to complete the masonry work in September.
• Watkins Roofing to complete the roof repairs in early October.
Centralia’s 90-year old
City Hall is getting a
makeover. About a year
ago the City selected
Simon and Associates of
Columbia to develop plans
and specifications for
repairs. Over the past
nine months Simon and
Associates worked with
City Staff, particularly
former City Administrator
Lynn Behrns, to define the
scope of work on the
project which includes
tuck-pointing, repairing
the brick façade, and
repairing/sealing the flat
portion of the roof. Simon
The project proved much more expensive than originally budgeted and will cost over $80,000 instead of the budgeted
$50,000. Because of this, the weatherproofing of the brick was cut from the original proposed scope of work, but may be
budgeted for the 2015 - 2016
fiscal year. As expensive as this is,
without these repairs significant
damage could occur to the
building which would result in
greater expensive repairs in the
future.
Once completed we hope citizens
of Centralia will appreciate the
fresh appearance of City Hall.
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RECYCLING INFORMATION
Recycling pickup is every other week and must be set out at the curb by:
Winter months (Labor Day through Memorial Day) = 7:00 a.m.
Summer months (Memorial Day through Labor Day) = 6:00 a.m.
See page 8 for the Recycling/Composting Calendar schedule.
The City of Centralia operates a curbside pickup for recyclables in you neighborhood. This service is
FREE and is in addition to your regular trash pickup. You can start voluntary recycling at any time
per the schedule on page 8. You do not have to notify anyone. Please separate the five types of
materials listed below and set them out on your regular trash day placing recyclables separate from
your regular trash. Recyclables are only collected at the front curb or edge of the street. A truck and
trailer will come by and gather the recyclables. Weather does not affect pickup schedule.
Newsprint
Plastic
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Newspapers Only.
Stuff All Newspapers Into
A Paper Bag Or Bundle
With String.
 No Magazines.
 Phone Books (must have
all glossy pages and covers removed).
The City can now collect almost all
varieties of household plastics
(except PVC pipe) for recycling.
The plastic will become material for
new products made by a small industry in
Millersburg Missouri. All plastic items can be
mixed when put out for City collection. For
more information about this new recycling
effort, check out the list of “Do’s and Don’ts” on
the City website www.centraliamo.org or
contact City Hall at 573-682-2139.
Aluminum
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Only Beverage Cans
Glass
Unable To Collect
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Glass Containers: Jars, Jugs,
Bottles.
 Remove Lids/Caps. Separate
Clear Glass From Colored
Glass.
 No Plate, Auto Glass, Mirrors,
or Ceramic Dishware.
Watch Out For
•
Food Cans
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Plastic trash bags
Glossy paper or wax coated materials
•
Steel/Tin Cans
(Should be washed and smashed).
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Contaminants: Anything that detracts
from the value and marketability of
recyclables. Try to keep out metal
attachments, plastic linings, film or tape,
grease, food residue, toxic substances.
Must be 100% separated by category.
Centralia City Hall will be closed on these days.
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City Hall will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observance
of the Veteran's Day Holiday. The trash routes for Tuesday,
November 11th will be picked up on Wednesday, November
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December 2014
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
7
14
21
28
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8
15
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29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
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25
Fri
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12
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4
11
18
25
5
12
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28
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29
Fri
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9
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City Hall and the composting site will both be closed
Thursday through Saturday, November 27th - 29th to
observe the Thanksgiving Holiday. Trash routes for
Thursday, November 27th will be picked up on
Wednesday, November 26th. The trash routes for
Friday, November 28th, will be picked up on Monday,
December 1st.
Sat
6
13
20
27
January 2015
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Thanksgiving Holiday
Sat
Sat
3
10
17
24
31
Christmas
Holiday
City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 25th -26th
in observance of the Christmas Holiday. The trash route for
Thursday, December 25th will be picked up on Wednesday,
December 24th. The trash routes for Friday, December 26th will
be picked up on Monday, December 29th.
New Year's Day
February 2015
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
Fri
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
15
22
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10
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24
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14
21
28
March 2015
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
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8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
Fri
6
13
20
27
City Hall will be closed Thursday, January 1st
Sat
Sat
7
14
21
28
in observance of New Year's Day. The
trash/recycling routes for Thursday, January
1st will be picked up on Friday, January 2nd.
President's Day
City Hall will be closed Monday,
February 16th for the President's Day
Holiday. Trash route for Monday,
February 16th will be picked up on
Tuesday, February 17th.
The highlighted weeks represent the weeks scheduled for recycling and composting.
For City utility emergencies after hours, please contact the Centralia Police Department at 573-682-2132.
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City of Centralia Citizen Survey
Please complete and return to City Hall by Friday, October 31, 2014.
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