🚮 City of Lakin Dumpster Guidelines

To help keep our community clean and safe, City dumpsters are for regular household trash only.

✅ Allowed:
• Normal household trash
• Bagged garbage (drained of liquids)
• Bagged pet waste
• Grass clippings and leaves
• Small hedge and bush trimmings

❌ Not Allowed:
Hazardous materials such as paint, stains, solvents, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, motor oil, hydraulic oil, transmission fluid, contaminated oils, batteries, explosives (including propane tanks), asbestos, bulky items, and construction debris.

All garbage must be bagged, drained of excess liquids, and securely closed before being placed in City containers.

These regulations are established under the City of Lakin Code to protect sanitation workers, equipment, and the public.

You can view the full Solid Waste ordinance here:
🔗 https://www.lakinks.citycode.net/index.html#!articleSolidWaste

Thank you for doing your part to keep Lakin clean and safe. 💛

🚮 Normas para los Contenedores de Basura – Ciudad de Lakin

Para ayudar a mantener nuestra comunidad limpia y segura, los contenedores de la Ciudad son únicamente para basura doméstica regular.

✅ Permitido:
• Basura doméstica normal
• Basura en bolsas (sin líquidos)
• Desechos de mascotas en bolsas
• Recortes de césped y hojas
• Recortes pequeños de arbustos y setos

❌ No Permitido:
Materiales peligrosos como pintura, tintes, solventes, químicos, pesticidas, herbicidas, aceite de motor, aceite hidráulico, líquido de transmisión, aceites contaminados, baterías, explosivos (incluyendo tanques de propano), asbesto, artículos voluminosos y desechos de construcción.

Toda la basura debe estar en bolsas, sin exceso de líquidos y bien cerrada antes de colocarse en los contenedores de la Ciudad.

Estas regulaciones están establecidas bajo el Código de la Ciudad de Lakin para proteger a los trabajadores de saneamiento, el equipo y al público.

Puede consultar la ordenanza completa de Residuos Sólidos aquí:
🔗 https://www.lakinks.citycode.net/index.html#!articleSolidWaste

Gracias por hacer su parte para mantener a Lakin limpia y segura. 💛

🚧 Water Conservation Notice 🚧

Due to necessary pipe repairs, the City of Lakin Water Plant will be temporarily shut down.

🔧 Repairs are scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday, 02/11/2026, now that all required parts have arrived.

While repairs are being completed, we ask all residents to please conserve water usage to help maintain system stability and ensure adequate supply for essential needs.

🚫 Please avoid the following until further notice:
• Watering lawns or landscaping
• Washing vehicles
• Running sprinklers
• Filling pools or hot tubs
• Using pressure washers
• Any non-essential water use

💧 Essential uses only (drinking, cooking, basic hygiene) during this time are greatly appreciated.

Our crews will be working diligently to complete repairs as quickly and safely as possible. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to restore normal operations.

Updates will be shared as they become available.

Thank you for helping us take care of our community. 💙

🚧 Aviso de Conservación de Agua 🚧

Debido a reparaciones necesarias en las tuberías, la Planta de Agua de la Ciudad de Lakin estará temporalmente fuera de servicio.

🔧 Las reparaciones están programadas para mañana, miércoles 11/02/2026, ahora que han llegado todas las piezas necesarias.

Mientras se realizan las reparaciones, pedimos a todos los residentes que conserven el uso del agua para ayudar a mantener la estabilidad del sistema y garantizar un suministro adecuado para las necesidades esenciales.

🚫 Por favor evite lo siguiente hasta nuevo aviso:
• Regar el césped o áreas verdes
• Lavar vehículos
• Usar aspersores
• Llenar piscinas o jacuzzis
• Usar lavadoras a presión
• Cualquier uso de agua no esencial

💧 Solo usos esenciales (beber, cocinar, higiene básica) durante este tiempo son muy apreciados.

Nuestros equipos estarán trabajando diligentemente para completar las reparaciones de la manera más rápida y segura posible. Agradecemos su paciencia y cooperación mientras trabajamos para restablecer las operaciones normales.

Se compartirán actualizaciones conforme estén disponibles.

Gracias por ayudarnos a cuidar de nuestra comunidad. 💙

Community Open House Scheduled for February 5

The City of Lakin invites the public to attend a Community Open House on Thursday, February 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building.

The open house will focus on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term growth and development. The evening will begin with a 20–25 minute presentation outlining what a comprehensive plan includes, the topics covered, and key takeaways from the existing conditions analysis. Attendees will also be introduced to proposed future alternatives related to land use, transportation, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastructure.

Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. The remainder of the event will feature an open-house format with informational boards organized by topic, allowing attendees to review materials, ask questions, and provide input at their own pace.

The event is scheduled for approximately two hours and is open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping the future of Lakin.

Community Open House Scheduled for February 5

The City of Lakin invites the public to attend a Community Open House on Thursday, February 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building.

The open house will focus on the City’s Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term growth and development. The evening will begin with a 20–25 minute presentation outlining what a comprehensive plan includes, the topics covered, and key takeaways from the existing conditions analysis. Attendees will also be introduced to proposed future alternatives related to land use, transportation, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastructure.

Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. The remainder of the event will feature an open-house format with informational boards organized by topic, allowing attendees to review materials, ask questions, and provide input at their own pace.

The event is scheduled for approximately two hours and is open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend and participate in shaping the future of Lakin.