City of Caledonia Spring Clean Up 2025
Spring clean-up 2025 is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 28th and end on Friday, May 2nd. Residents shall be responsible for having their items set at the curbside by Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 a.m. A final sweep will be done at this time. Only acceptable materials will be collected.
Acceptable items include grass, vegetables, leaves, and other kinds of vegetation in its natural state. These items should be placed by the curb in biodegradable bags or cardboard boxes, not garbage containers. In an effort to become more environmentally friendly the City of Caledonia is requiring residents to use paper biodegradable 30 gallon leaf bags. Bags are available at the local hardware store. The weight limit for each bag or box shall be 40 lbs. Leaves & grass MUST be put in the proper container, or they will not be collected. Tree branches and brush will be accepted so long as they are cut into pieces not to exceed four feet in length and six inches in diameter and are tied into bundles. The city will NOT collect materials which are not cut or bundled as described. Plastic bags will NOT be collected.
Examples of items which shall not be collected are dirt, rocks, concrete, furniture, dimension lumber, blacktop, and garbage.
The City of Caledonia diseased tree disposal site will be open for any residents wishing to haul their materials to the dump at their own convenience during Spring clean-up from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. In addition, the Diseased Tree Disposal Site will still be open regular hours during Spring Clean-Up. Regular hours are Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Questions concerning the clean-up may be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at 725-3450.
City of Caledonia Seeking EDA Board Member Application
Are you interested in helping to grow Caledonia and promote local business? The City of Caledonia is seeking one Commissioner to serve on the Caledonia Economic Development Authority. If you are interested please submit a letter of interest to the City Clerk’s Office, 231 E Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921. Letters should include your reasons for wanting to serve on the EDA, qualifications, and anything else you think is valuable. If you have any questions please contact City Hall at 507-725-3450. This recruitment is open until filled.
Tree Disposal Site Opening
The Caledonia Tree Disposal Site will open for the season on Monday March 31 at regular operating hours from 10:00am to 4:00pm with continued operating hours occurring on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm until closure on November 1. Spring clean up is planned flor April 28 through May 2. Watch for more details for clean up guidelines.
Notice to Haulers Spring Weight Restrictions
Seasonal load restrictions on Houston County Highways go into effect on MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025
These restrictions will limit allowable axle weights until further notice. Said restrictions will be enforced as per highway posting. County Highway, town roads, or city streets not posted, the weight on any single axle shall not exceed 5 ton on an unpaved street or highway and 10 ton on a paved street or highway, any single axle. (M.S. 169.87).
The purpose of spring load restrictions is to prevent premature failure of our roads and thereby protect taxpayer’s investments in our roads. Please respect the postings. A county map showing the spring load restrictions for county roads is available for download at www.co.houston.mn.us Highway Department Notices and Announcements.
HOUSTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
City of Caledonia Council Vacancy
The City Council of Caledonia, Minnesota has declared a vacancy on the City Council. One Council Member seat is vacant for the term expiring December 31, 2026. Interested residents of Caledonia may submit a letter of interest or appear in person at the January 27th City Council meeting at 6:00PM, 231 E Main St, Caledonia, MN 55921. For questions contact Jake Dickson, City Clerk, jdickson@caledoniamn.gov