MT. VERNON, IL — Due to staffing shortages, Mt. Vernon residents won’t have bagged yard waste collected this month.

According to the city, Republic Services that provides the yard waste collection for the residents of Mt. Vernon will be postponing the collection of bagged yard waste for the month of July due to a lack of drivers.  As a reminder for the residents there are three options for yard waste management during July. Yard waste can be taken to the Armory 205 South 7th Street and placed in the dumpster located within the fenced in parking area. Yard waste can be burned in a contained area on July 16, 17, 18 unless weather conditions do not permit burning. Yard waste can be stored on your property until the service resumes in August.

Please contact the Office of the City Manager with any questions at 242-6802