Located next to Interstate 90, Mount Vernon is a progressive community with a small town feel. A great place to call home!

Please note: Utility Billing has increased by $6 per month, as per our special meeting in April 2023 (see minutes under the "Government" section above for details.) The increase is due to our previous contractor going out of business, transferring their contract to a new contractor. The increase reflects the new contractor's rates.

Mt. Vernon Citywide Cleanup | Saturday, May 6
The City Wide Cleanup is only for residential customers on the regular city garbage collection routes.
Materials may be dropped off at the collection site at the corner of 1st and Main from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6. Residents may dispose of the materials outlined below at no additional charge:

• Wood products
• Metal items
• Old appliances
• Furniture

City council members will be volunteering to assist with the cleanup. Residents are responsible for hauling materials to the collection site. However, if you are in need of assistance, please contact the city council member for your ward. Any items placed curbside without proper notification will not be collected.
The following materials CANNOT be dropped off at the collection site.

• Tires
• Tree branches, grass clippings, leaves and concrete
  Tree branches, grass clippings, leaves and minimal concrete may be disposed of at the waste landfill free of charge throughout the summer. Reminder that grass clippings and leaves must be free of cans, paper, and other debris.

• Old records, files, cans, and clothing
  These materials are to be disposed of or recycled with the routine garbage throughout the year.

• Cardboard and aluminum cans
  Please recycle these items free of charge throughout the year. There is a cardboard collection site located behind the city maintenance shop on Main street. Can collection site is located in the school parking lot (“Cans for Kids” trailer in the North parking lot).

• Motor oils and automotive-type batteries
• Paint, thinners, painting oils and other household hazardous waste
• Computer monitors

For further information, please contact Gene Deinert, City Maintenance Manager at 605-770-2539.
 
Thank You for helping to make Mount Vernon a safer and more attractive community!
If weather does not permit holding the citywide cleanup on this date, it will be rescheduled for May 20.

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Mount Vernon Drinking Water Report

Our latest Drinking Water Report can be found at:
danr.sd.gov/OfficeofWater/DrinkingWater/docs/WaterSystemMap/DWQPDFs/0220ccr.pdf

Local business

Mount Vernon might be a small community, but we're home to a nice-sized business scene. Our local economy boasts over 20 businesses, with nearly something for everyone.

Things to do

From our quiet streets, a variety of youth activities, multiple workout facilities, and an active Senior Center - Mount Vernon is an excellent community for all ages.

Resident info

For our residents, check out the helpful list of "good to know" information such as garbage pickup, city compost site hours, water billing and more.

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