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A Word From Public Works 3 Meet Your Neighbors! It’s Tax Time! As a friendly reminder from the Sheriff’s Office, there are a few IRS scams out there that take unsuspecting victim’s money every year. If you receive a call saying that you are delinquent on your taxes and a warrant is going to be issued for your arrest if the bill is not paid immediately take caution! The IRS will not call you about money owed. They will notify you via U.S. Mail or in person by showing up at your residence. They may contact you on the phone to schedule a meeting but they will never ask you for personal information or demand payment! This is one of the many scams our office deals with regularly. We also receive numerous calls on fake lottery winnings. If you receive a call, letter, or email stating that you have won a lottery that you have never played and that a payment from the winnings can be made only after sending them the necessary fees, you could be our next victim. Live by the adage that if it seems too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true! Before making any payments to an unknown person in a situation like this, please contact our office. Our deputies will be more than happy to assist you. SHERIFF’S OFFICEUPDATE The Household Hazards of Spring Cleaning There must be something in the air this time of year that compels us to clean, consolidate and reorganize our homes into efficient and spotless spaces. As you work up the elbow grease and start tossing out junk, it may surprise you that some of your everyday household products require special care when you dispose of them. Do you have leftover items like paint, cleaners, oils, batteries, or pesticides lurking in your garage or basement? Oftentimes these products contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients and are considered to be household hazardous waste (HHW). Improper disposal of HHW includes pouring it down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or putting it out with the trash. The dangers of these disposal methods might not be directly obvious, but incorrect disposal of these wastes can hurt the environment and even harm human health. The next time you’re spring cleaning or on the move, be safe and do the right thing. instead of dropping it in the trash or down the drain, here’s what you can do to ensure proper disposal of your HHW: • Become a label reader. As a general guide, bring products labeled “Warning” and “Poison” to your HHW Facility for safe disposal. • Bring your household hazardous wastes (paint, motor oil, etc.) to the County Recycling Facility. Call ahead for drop-off locations and times. Also, see our ad on page 6 of this newsletter for more info on our “Hugo Cleanup Days”. • Create an inventory of the products you have, so you do not buy more than you need. • Consider creating a non-toxic tool kit made from simple materials you have at home. Baking soda, vinegar, vegetable and lemon juice are a few common ingredients that make excellent cleaning substitutes. For additional tips on reducing HHW at home visit: www.reduce.org Compost Site The compost site is located on the south side of 170th Street N. approximately ½ mile west of Highway 61. The site is open season- ally for Hugo residents on Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (or dusk) and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a deposit site for grass clippings, leaves, and soft organic matter only. No brush, twigs, branches or woody materials accepted. Please visit the City website for more information as the opening is weather dependent. Compost Bins and Rain Barrels for Sale Washington County is excited to partner with the Recycling Association of Minnesota to sell compost bins and rain barrels to residents at a low cost. For more information on this program please visit www.co.washington.mn.us/628/ Composting-and-Yard-Waste STARTING APRIL 1 Street Sweeping The Public Works Department will be sweeping all public paved streets. Sweeping takes place Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm. It will take approximately two weeks to complete. Private roads are swept by homeowners associations. Hydrant Flushing As part of many other spring projects, the Public Works Department will be flushing hydrants. It is expected to take about two weeks to complete all hydrants. Flushing purges rust and stagnant water from the distribution system and identifies hydrants in need of maintenance. Some residents may receive rust colored water that could stain laundry. During this time, please check that water coming into the house is clear and let the tap water run, if necessary.