Goshen city government

CITY OF GOSHEN, INDIANA

"The Maple City"

Goshen Street Department

Denny Long, Street Commissioner Office Located: 311 W. Madison St. Goshen, IN 46526 Phone: 574-534-9711 Fax: 574-534-1568 E-Mail Address: streets@goshencity.com Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Street
Department
Services

Dial-A-Truck

The Dial-A-Truck service begins every May and continues until mid-September, with exact dates to be announced. The use of a City dump truck is available to Goshen City residents for the disposal of unwanted items. All discarded items are subject to the restrictions of the landfill. Residents may reserve a truck by calling the street department Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 534-9711.

There is a user fee for the use of the city truck as well as charges incurred at the landfull. A deposit is required prior to delivery of the truck. The landfill charges will be billed.

Street Maintenance

The Street Department is responsible for the ongoing regular maintenance of City street surfaces. This includes patching pot holes, crack sealing, as well as repairing the berms along a paved road. Anyone who notices an area of the road needing attention should call the Street Department to report the problem area.

Environmental Center

The City of Goshen has entered into an agreement with Soil Solutions, Ft. Wayne to manage the Environmental Center for the remainder of 2009.

Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 6:00 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am until Noon.

The above hours are in effect until November 30, 2009.

Beginning December 1, 2009, hours of operation will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Fees for dropping off environmental waste and purchasing goods remain unchanged from when the Center closed. A complete fee list will be posted at the site. Cash or check only...no credit cards accepted at this time.

Soil Solutions will verify residency requirements by driver's license or similar id's.

Limb & Tree Removal

When there is a storm, the Street Department is responsible for removing fallen limbs and tree debris located in the street right-of-way. If notified, the employees will remove dead animals located in the right-of-way.

Tire Collection

The City periodically offers a location to dispose of old tires. Tires can be vessels for stagnant water and a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Tire collection days are announced through the media and are posted on the web site.

Snow Removal/Snow Emergency

The Street Department has the primary responsibility for snow removal within Goshen City limits. To ensure a safe flow of traffic and to aid the Street Department with its snow removal efforts, the Mayor may need to declare a Snow Emergency. During snow emergencies, special parking restrictions and trash collection provisions may be enacted. The snow emergency and any special instructions will be announced through local television, radio, or news services during and after the snowfall. In times of emergency it is important to pay attention to local news media.