MARS Holiday Collection Schedule Reminder

Beatrice City Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, to observe Independence Day. The BASWA Landfill & City Compost Site will be closed on July 3rd and 4th. Please note: 

  • MARS will collect Friday, July 3rd routes on Monday, July 6th. This applies to all routes (residential, commercial, and recycling)
  • Commercial cardboard collection will take place on Wednesday, July 8th.

Remember, the time of day your route is collected may vary. Have containers at the curb by 6:00 a.m. to ensure collection.

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Channel 181 is the City of Beatrice's dedicated cable channel, providing live broadcasts of City Council meetings and other community programming. Watch on Spectrum Channel 181 or livestream from any device by clicking here!

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City Compost Site

The City Compost Site is open April 1st through November 30th, Monday through Saturday, and is closed on Sundays. Grass and leaves may be dropped off at the Compost Site at no charge.
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BASWA South MSW Landfill

The BASWA South MSW Landfill is now fully operational at its new location: 

31229 SW 32nd Road.

 
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The Beat is a biannual publication designed for Beatrice residents and stakeholders, offering valuable insights into City government operations. Browse current and past issues here.

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Big Blue Water Park

Time to buy your 2026 Season Pass and enroll in Swimming Lessons!

Beatrice Big Blue Water Park is your go-to spot for family fun all summer long!

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  • A hand pours golden oil from a tan plastic container into a blue funnel placed in a car's engine bay.
    Protecting Beatrice's Water:

    Routine vehicle maintenance keeps cars running safely and efficiently, but it can also affect local water quality if automotive fluids and waste materials are not handled properly.

    Jul 01, 2026
  • Kids sitting on the concrete watching a firework display
    Fireworks Reminders

    Our goal is to ensure that everyone in Beatrice can enjoy a safe celebration! Here are a few reminders.
    Jun 22, 2026
  • A group of people collaborating around a table with laptops and tablets, with speech bubbles and thought bubbles indicating discussion and questioning.
    Shaping Beatrice Together

    A city’s comprehensive plan, or comp plan, serves as a roadmap for how the city wants to evolve and grow over the next 10 to 20 years. The City’s current comp plan was drafted in 2001 and updated in 2005 and 2016.

    Jun 04, 2026
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