Rubbish removal / recycling
Waste Management , 1-888-960-0008 , provides wheeled containers for residents ’ use .
Garbage pickup is every Thursday . Single-sort yellowtopped recycling carts are picked up every other Thursday on your designated week . Containers should be curbside by 7 a . m . Pickup will occur Fridays during holiday weeks . Please call Waste Management if there are any questions .
Brush / compost site and recycling
The city provides a location for city and area residents to dispose of recycling , brush , and compost materials . Materials may be brought to the site east of the wastewater treatment facility on County Road 30 , Saturdays from 8 a . m . to noon ( year ‘ round ); and Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p . m . ( spring through fall ).
Only grass clippings , leaves , and soft garden waste will be accepted at the compost site . Brush , no larger than 4 inches in diameter , will be accepted at the brush site .
Recycling items accepted include automotive batteries , paper ( junk mail , phone books , office paper , magazines , newspaper , corrugated cardboard , boxboard ), food and beverage containers , steel and aluminum cans , foil and trays , glass bottles and jars , food and beverage plastics ( numbers 1- 7 ), scrap metal , used motor oil , oil filters , and antifreeze .
For more information , call Carver County Environmental Services at ( 952 ) 361-1800 .
Building permits
Under the state building code , building permits are required for any improvements , such as new construction , remodeling , new residency , reroofing , sprinklers , residing , window replacement , furnace replacement , decks , basement refinishing , fireplace or wood stove installation , fences , and utility sheds .
All applications , instructions , and questions can be directed to the city at 952-657-1502 . A permit is required prior to beginning any work .
Snow removal
No person shall park or leave a motorized vehicle on any street within the city during or after a snowfall or period of blowing snow until that street has been cleared of snow . No overnight parking is allowed on State Highway 25 ( Ash Avenue ) from November to April .
Sump pumps
No sump pump shall be connected to the sanitary sewer .
Abandoned vehicles
No person shall park , store , leave , or permit the parking , storing , or leaving of any abandoned vehicle or any vehicle which is in a wrecked , junked , partially dismantled , or inoperative condition upon any property . This includes private property within the City of Mayer for a period in excess of 48 hours . All vehicles must have current license registration displayed .
Other regulations
The city has regulations regarding zoning , weeds , junk vehicles , litter , etc . For further information , call the city office .
Mayer Community Center
The Mayer Community Center is available to rent for events such as weddings and anniversaries . Call the city office for
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Mayer ’ s office staff includes Deputy Clerk Janell Gildemeister and City Administrator Margaret McCallam . booking and more information .
City utilities
Electric Xcel Energy : 800-481-4700 McLeod Coop Power Association : 800-494-6272 Xcel Energy covers the entire community with the exception of the Hidden Creek Development , beginning with the Third Addition . McLeod Coop Power Association covers this area . Gas CenterPoint Energy ( Minnegasco ): 800-245-2377 or ( 612 ) 372-4727
Telephone Citizens Communications ( Frontier ): 800-921-8101
Cable and internet Nuvern 888-873-6853 Cable , internet , and phone Jaguar Communications 507-214-1000
Mayer Fire Department
The fire department has been offering its services to the citizens of Mayer and the surrounding area for more than a century . Meeting the first and third Monday of every month , the fire department is always on hand to respond to emergency situations .
Current officers are Fire Chief Andy Maetzold , Chief 2 Rod Maetzold , Captain / Training Officers Adam Maetzold and Dennis Clark , and Captains Zach Stifter and Josh McIntosh .
The fire department hosts spring and fall fish frys , makes annual visits to the schools , and hosts events outlining fire prevention .
For more information , contact Andy Maetzold at 612-616-0468 , or at work at 952-657-2291 .
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