City staff told residents that an online form is available if household trash was not picked up while city hall is closed, and reminded residents that trash-can replacements must be requested through the city (not Republic Services).

Commissioner Lees Thompson said residents should go to the Mount Carmel City website, then Forms and Permits, and click the “garbage pickup” form when city hall is closed or residents cannot call. “If you do need a trash can replaced, don’t call Republic. Call us, and we will get you on the list to get that replaced,” she said.

The commissioner also announced the city’s large-item pickup schedule: March 31–April 4 for the spring collection and Oct. 6–10 for the fall collection.

Ending: The commissioner closed by asking residents to plan around those dates if they cannot get everything ready for the spring pickup.