Community Notes

Spring Cleanup

It’s that time again!  County Free Landfill days are June 2-7, with most local areas working to coordinate around that week.

In Bancroft, from May 29 to June 4, a free dumpster will be located at 114 E. Center Street behind the city shop.  New county landfill regulations are the following: 10 tires maximum per household (20” and under), No AG Tires or Tracks (Fines for leaving them from $310-$900).  Yard debris can include branches, leaves, grass, and limbs.  Bagged household trash is acceptable.  No construction materials from building or demolition projects will be accepted.  Harmful chemicals will not be accepted, including paint, asbestos, cleaners, gas containers, fridges, AC Units, or other items containing freon.

Bins will be under surveillance due to previous issues.  The City reserves the right to ban future use of bins and Misc free amenities.  No Dumping in alleyways, sidewalks, or streets.  Fines will be issued for violations.

In Soda Springs, drop off of materials will be at the City Shop by Thirkill elementary from June 2 to June 6, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday June 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  There is no curbside pickup of landfill items.  Drop offs can include: yard debris, limbs, trees, appliances, batteries, paint, used oil, metal, tires (no businesses), trash, etc.  You can call City Hall at 208-547-2600 with questions or for assistance.  City Hall advises that any groups that are looking for clean-up projects to participate in should not hesitate to contact the city.

In Grace, there will not be a central dropoff location, but residents can call the city to have one of the commercial dumpsters left at the property for use during the June 2-June 7 window.  The dumpsters, as well as a flatbed truck, will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis, so contact City Hall at 208-425-3533 to be placed on the list for the use of the city’s resources.

Library Summer Reading enrollment season is here…soon

Summer Reading registration is underway for the Soda Springs library, and runs through the end of May.  The easiest way to do so is to physically sign up at the library, as there are materials that need to be checked out.  The kick-off event to the Summer Reading program will be on May 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the library.  The event will be a story walk through the park.  Summer Reading proper begins in June.  There will be programs every Tuesday or Wednesday beginning at 10:30 a.m. for about an hour.  The programs are the same on each day.  June 3 and 4 will be “The Magic of Art”; June 10 and 11 will be “All the World is a Stage”; June 17 and 18 will be “Art is Musical”; June 24 and 25 will be the Grand Finale, with a water slide, prizes, and more.

The Grace Summer Reading program sign up will begin on May 19th.  As with Soda, the easiest way to sign up is at the library itself.  The kickoff event will be help on June 2 at 10:30 a.m. (younger kids) and 1:00 p.m. (older kids).  The event will be held at the Legion Hall building in anticipation of possible rain!