Top 10 FAQs

I am moving into town and need to know what to do to get my water turned on in my name.

A meter deposit is required for all residential and commercial customers. By contacting the clerk's office either by phone or in person with your anticipated date for service to commence, all pertinent information is taken for this change over. Information is also provided regarding the billing/payment cycle, garbage pick-up and related matters to make your transition to St. John a little less stressful

I have a question about my water bill?

Contact the Clerk Treasurer's Office at 365-4800

What day is garbage & recycling pick-up?

Every Monday. Garbage and recycling should be out by 6:00 a.m. Monday morning.

How do I dispose of household hazard waste materials? 

Hazard waste items like tires, railroad ties, roofing shingles, motor oil, paint etc. can be disposed at one of the Lake Michigan Districts Household Waste Collection sites.  They also take electronics. Please visit: Lake County Solid Waste Management Dist. for more information. 2010 LC HHW Schedule

Is there a place for St. John residents to get rid of old white goods and tires?
(Refrigerator, dish washers, humidifiers, washers, dryers, water heaters or any other type of appliances and tires (excluding semi-tires).

Lake County Household Hazardous Waste has a dumpster available at the Town of Dyer Public Works Facility, located a 516 Edmond Drive, Dyer, Indiana. This dumpster is also available to St. John residents at no cost, but it is your responsibility to get the white goods or tires to the Dyer dumpster location.

Drop off hours are weekdays 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (excludes holidays) and the first Saturday of the month May through September, 9:00 a.m.  to 1:00 p.m.

Is there a place for St. John residents can dispose of electronics? (TV’s, computers, stereos, etc.)

Lake County Household Hazardous Waste has a dumpster available at the City of Crown Point Public Works Department, located at 611 North Jackson Street, Crown Point, Indiana.  This dumpster is also available to St. John residents at no cost, but it is your responsibility to get the electronics to the Crown Point dumpster location.

Drop off hours are weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (excludes holidays).

 

When does branch collection start?

In April, there will be 2 designated weeks for branch collection.  Thereafter, branches will be collected the third week of the month beginning in May, ending in September.  In October, there will be 2 designated weeks ending collection for the year.  Exact dates for these collections will be posted in the spring flyer that will be mailed to every home as well as posted on the website.

Dates to Remember in 2010

What about holidays, how does that effect my garbage and recycling pick-up day? 

Recycling and garbage pick-up is delayed a day when a NATIONAL HOLIDAY falls on a Monday. THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: New Years Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Memorial Day. When this occurs your garbage and recycling will be picked up on Tuesdays of that week and both recycling and garbage needs to be out by 6:00 a.m.

What should I do if my recycling bin is lost or stolen?

Report the loss to the Public Works Department at (219) 365-4655, and at that time arrangements can be made for you to purchase a replacement recycling container.

When does the town test the severe weather alarm?      

Sirens are activated/tested at 12:00 (noon) on the first Tuesday of every month. The only time the siren would not be tested as part of that program is if the weather conditions appear to be right for the generation of a tornado/severe weather.

Where do I go to register to vote?                                                

Voter Registration forms are available in the clerk's office. Completed registration forms are then submitted to the Board of Elections in Crown Point.

You may also check the voter registration page at the Lake County's website: http://www.lakecountyin.org/group/voters for relevant information regarding the registration periods and various locations and times for the registration drives.

Can I burn leaves or brush in my yard?                                                                         

No.  The Town has an ordinance against residential open burning.  The state also has an ordinance against residential open burning in Lake County.  This is an “air quality" issue, rather than a fire protection issue, however the fire department will become involved if a complaint is made. 

Please visit : IDEM - Open Burning for more information.