City Utility ServicES
Meters for residents and businesses are read at the end of the month. Utility billings are then calculated and mailed and due by the 15th of the following month (or as indicated on the billing) to avoid a penalty charge. Utilities included on the billing are water, sewer, garbage, Minnesota Test Fee, and any tax. Utility bills can be mailed to City Hall at PO Box 70 - Dundas, MN 55019-0070 or can be deposited in the afterhours depository located on the front of the building. Please notify City Hall two to three business days in advance of your moving into or out of a home/business by calling 645-2852 so arrangements can be made regarding the final utility bill.
For people who do an excessive amount of lawn watering or have an automatic sprinkler system, a separate outside radio read meter may be purchased from City Hall at an additional cost plus the cost of installation. Arrangements can be made through the City for a plumber to install the meter.

Water/Sewer Rates for 2010

Water/Sewer Residential Users for Inside Home Usage
Water Base Rate: $10.00 per month
Water Usage Rate: $4.45 per 1,000 gallons with minimum usage charge of $4.45/mo
Water Minimum: $14.45 monthly (based on 0-1,000 gal)

Sewer Base Rate: $16.00 per month
Sewer Usage Rate: $10.25 per 1,000 gallons with minimum usage charge of $10.25/mo
Sewer Minimum: $26.25 monthly (based on 0-1,000 gal)

Water Residential Users for Outside Usage
Water Usage Rate: $6.45 per 1,000 gallons (prorated by usage)

2008 Water Report (pdf)

Commercial/Industrial Users
Water Base Rate: $ 13.00 per month
Water Usage Rate: $4.55 per 1,000 gallons with minimum usage charge of $4.45/mo
Water Minimum: $17.55 monthly (based on 0-1,000 gal)

Sewer Base Rate: $17.00 per month
Sewer Usage Rate: $10.50 per 1,000 gallons minimum usage charge of $22.50 /mo
Sewer Minimum: $27.50 monthly (based on 0-1,000 gal)

Water Commercial/Industrial Users for Outside Usage
Water Usage Rate: $6.55 per 1,000 gallons (prorated by usage)

Refuse and recycling
Dundas is on a volume based refuse system. Refuse is collected weekly on Thursday and should be placed curbside by 7:00 a.m. and removed in the evening. The "NEW" Single Sort Recycling cart (pdf) is collected every other week beginning January 14, 2010. Should a holiday fall prior to Thursday, garbage is picked up on Friday.
2010 Garbage carts sizes available and costs are:
35 Gallon Cart $13.58 monthly plus garbage tax $1.32 = $14.90
64 Gallon Cart $15.10 monthly plus garbage tax $1.47 = $16.57
96 Gallon Cart $18.35 monthly plus garbage tax $1.79 = $20.14

NOTE: Excess refuse requires a garbage sticker attached to it. Stickers may be purchased at City Hall for $1.60. The extra container with the refuse cannot be any larger than a 32-gallon bag or can and should not exceed 45 pounds. If the refuse placed at the curb for collection exceeds the limits and does not have a sticker attached, it will be left behind for future collection.
For additional information visit Rice Co website at: /www.co.rice.mn.us/waste/

Please no oil containers.            
Plastic bags are not recycled.

Any questions on your billing or wanting to change garbage size, please call City Hall 645-2852.

2010 Residential Holiday Schedule
Waste Management staff works all holidays except Memorial Day, July 4 th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. If the holiday falls on or before your pick up day, your service will be delayed by one day.

Helpful Tips and Reminders:
-- Maintain clear and safe access to your container.
-- Make sure your container is in open or well-lit area.
-- Clear your driveway of snow and ice.
-- Keepyour pets safely inside or contained on your service day.
-- Place only materials that are for disposal near your container on your service day.
-- To avoid spills, continaer lids should be closed.
-- To keep your container cleaner and reduce odor and insects, please place your trash first
in bags and then into your containers.

Avoiding Delay of Service:
-- Ensure no vehicles are parked in front or to the left of the containers
-- Keep your container clear of snow and ice.
-- Please place your container out by 6:30 a.m.
-- Pick up times can vary due to volumn and seasonability.

ITEMS NOT ACCEPT FOR DISPOSAL
Bulky Appliance - washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, water heaters,
dehumidifiers, stoves, furnaces, microwave overns and trash compactors.
Cathode-Ray Tubes (CRT's) - Items such as computer monitors and televisions.
Waste Management has a drop off site for electronics for a fee at 1510 S Hwy 3 in Northfield.
Items accepted are: Computers - Fax Machines - Monitors - Printers - Copiers - VCR - TV
You may contact Waste Management Customer Service for fees and to schedule a CRT or Appliance Pickup
by calling 645-0915.

YARD WASTE PROGRAM
Waste Management will pick up yard waste in biodegradeable paper, "Waste Management" yard bags
ONLY. The bags are available at City Hall, Cub Foods and Econofoods. Picking up the bags for spring
will be on Thursdays from April 2nd to May 18th and again in the fall on Thursday from October 1st to
November 16th. Waste Management will not collect bags that do not have a "Waste Management"
printed on the bags. Yard waste may also be transported to the Rice County Landfill and Recycling
Center located on Hwy 3 and County Rd 75 between Dundas and Faribault. Call 507-332-6833 for
hours and directions.

CHRISTMAS TREE
Recycle your natural Christmas tree FREE by placing on the curb by 7:00 a.m. on you regular garbage collection day the 2nd and 3rd Thursday in January. Remove tree stand, wire, lights, ornaments, fasteners, garland, and tinsel before placing the tree at the curb. No trees in plastic bags. You will need to call and schedule any trees to be picked up after the 3rd Thursday in January, as there will be a cost of $5.00.

Other items the Recycling Center will accept are:

Appliances -  1 free per year per county household, additional appliances $10.00. Toasters, fans, hair dryers may be placed with your garbage.

Tires -  16” and under (4 free/year per household) No rims ($3 rim charge).

Clean Used Clothing -  Drapes and blankets. No belts, shoes, purses, rubber, plastic, carpet, etc.

Magazines -  Glossy magazines and catalogs.

Used Anti-Freeze -  Keep in same container.

Used Oil and Filters and Car Batteries <RESIDENTS ONLY> -  oil from small engines, cars and trucks. Car, motorcycle and tractor batteries are also accepted. Please put in a plastic container to avoid spills.

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DUNDAS also offers “Clean Up Days” in Spring where you may bring your large items (no garbage or paint) to a site for disposal. Watch the Dundas Messenger for the date of the event.