Yard waste drop-off site still open for business

Solid waste workers help a resident unload leaves from his pickup to put in the dump truck. (Photo by Kyle G. Horst, Watertown Current)
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By Roger Whittle, Kyle G. Horst - October 29, 2024 in Featured, Free to Read, Government Reading Time: 2 minutes
Solid waste workers help a resident unload leaves from his pickup to put in the dump truck. (Photo by Kyle G. Horst, Watertown Current)
The in-town yard waste drop-off site on Fourth Avenue SW is a popular place for homeowners right now, keeping city workers busy unloading and unbaggin...
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Roger Whittle has over 40 years of daily newspaper experience at a dozen papers across the country including the Omaha World Herald. He returned to his hometown of Watertown in 2012 as editor of the local paper. He has been recognized with dozens of journalism awards for writing, photography and page design.
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