City of Alliance, Nebraska

06/04/2026

Landfill 101 – June 2026

Each month, we share a landfill advisory to help our community better understand how to dispose of the “hard stuff.” These quick updates are designed to be helpful, easy to read, and focused on saving you time, money, and frustration when you visit the landfill.
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Free Landfill Passes: What You Need to Know
City of Alliance residents receive free landfill passes each year—and they’re a great way to save money when used correctly.
If you receive an envelope from the City this month, be sure to open it—your passes are inside.
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How the Passes Work
Each resident receives:
• 2 free landfill passes
• Each pass is tied to your name and city account number
• Expiration date: June 30, 2027
Each pass covers one load, no matter the size—but it is one load per pass.
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What You Can Use Them For
Free passes work great for:
• Household cleanups
• Garage or storage unit cleanouts
• Large items like couches or mattresses
Using your passes is a great alternative to dumping items in alleys or other illegal disposal.
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What They Do NOT Cover
At the bottom of each pass, it states they are not valid for certain materials, including:
• Construction & demolition (C&D) debris
(We covered this in last month’s post—these materials have separate handling requirements.)
• Appliances
This can be confusing—what it means is appliances that contain Freon, such as:
o Refrigerators
o Freezers
✅ Allowed:
o Ovens
o Dishwashers
o Other non-Freon household items
Why?
Appliances with Freon require special handling to safely remove the refrigerant before disposal. This process takes extra time and equipment, so they are not covered by free passes.
• Tires
If you’re ever unsure whether something counts, just ask at the scale or give us a call—we’re happy to help.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
• Forgetting to bring your pass with you
• Assuming it covers restricted materials
• Trying to use one pass for multiple loads
A little preparation helps ensure everything goes smoothly when you arrive.
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The Bottom Line
Free landfill passes are a valuable benefit for City residents.
Using them the right way:
• Saves you money
• Helps keep Alliance clean
• Keeps disposal quick and efficient
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Questions? We’re Here to Help
If you have questions about free landfill passes—or anything related to trash or disposal—please give us a call at 762-2705.
Office Hours:
• Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
We’re always happy to point you in the right direction.

06/03/2026

At its last meeting, the City Council discussed the current 7:00 p.m. meeting time and whether a different time may better serve the Council and the community.

Council meetings are currently held at 7:00 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Like many public boards, meeting times are generally set in a way that allows elected officials to attend while also providing reasonable access for the public.
During the discussion, several comments were shared that the current meeting time may create challenges for home and family schedules. Council also requested that an ordinance be prepared for consideration at the next meeting, with the proposed meeting time left blank so the Council can consider available options before making a decision.

Before that discussion occurs, the City would like to invite public feedback.

Public feedback will help the Council better understand community preferences before considering any possible change to the regular meeting time

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06/01/2026

Dig into some exciting events with “Unearth A Story” Summer Reading at Alliance Public Library. Special thanks to Melissa Mracek of the 4-H Program for sharing Robotics and Unearthed Story, Bailey Johnson and Carnegie Arts Center for Dino-Mite Ammonite Art, and the Alliance Public Library Foundation for great prizes and more! Dino-Mite Crafts with Keep Alliance Beautiful is on Tuesday, June 2, at 10 am for all ages, with families welcome, Dino-Mite LEGO Club for grades K-2 on Tuesday, June 2, at 4 pm, and Dino-Mite Story Time for preschool through second grade on Thursday, June 4, at 10 am.

Dino-Mite LEGO Club for grades 3-5 will meet on Tuesday, June 9, at 4 pm. Mommy & Me for ages 2-5 with parent is Wednesday, June 10, at 10 am in the Children’s Room. Grades 3-6 are invited to join in the Dino-Mite Theater Camp with Aaron Behrends on Wednesday, June 10, from 1-4 pm. Unless otherwise noted, events are in the APL Community Room.

Dino-Mite movies are shown in the Jurassic Park Theater inside the Library, Monday through Friday, at 10 am and 2 pm. There is still time to register for the Reading Program, with weekly prizes from local restaurants plus unearthing great stories to grow your mind!

For more information, please contact Cynthia Horn, Children’s and Youth Services Librarian at (308) 762-1387.

06/01/2026

Due to the current weather conditions and the forecast for this morning, the City of Alliance has decided to cancel Big Blue Bay’s level three swimming lessons for today. If additional instructional time is necessary, that time will be made-up on Saturday, June 6th.

Please call the Knight Museum with any questions you may have at (308) 762-2384.

06/01/2026

The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center invites the public to a special Book Signing and Reading with Nebraska author Alan J. Bartels on Saturday, June 6, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Bartels, author of Secret Nebraska Sandhills: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, will share stories and insights from his book, which explores the unique landmarks, fascinating history, unusual attractions, and hidden treasures found throughout Nebraska's Sandhills region.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear selected readings from the book, learn about the research and adventures behind its creation, and meet the author during a book-signing session following the presentation.

The event is free and open to the public. Copies of Secret Nebraska Sandhills will be available for purchase and signing.

The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center is located at 908 Yellowstone Avenue in Alliance. For more information, call (308) 762-2384 or visit knightmuseum.com.

05/29/2026

The Agenda for the upcoming City Council Meeting, to be held on June 2, 2026 is as follows:

ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Alliance Learning Center
1750 Sweetwater Avenue
June 2, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA

 Call to Order
 Roll Call
 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
 Open Meetings Act Announcement
For the public’s reference a copy of the Open Meetings Law has been posted on the northeast corner of this room in the audience area. This posting complies with the requirements of the Nebraska Legislature.

A. Consent Calendar
Approval of Minutes, Payroll, Claims and Council Proceedings
AVFD Roster Update
Resolution No. 26-42 – Brownfield Assessment Environmental Grant Application Approval
Resolution No. 26-43 – Aerial Spray Lease – Flying Rhino
Resolution No. 26-44 – AIA Runway Lighting Project Change Order
Resolution No. 26-45 – MIS Budget Transfer
Resolution No. 26-46 – Financial Transaction Authorities
Resolution No. 26-47 – Council iPad Purchase

B. Resolution No. 26-48 – Airport Sewer Extension Bid Award
Resolution No. 26-48 which will award the Airport Sanitary Sewer Extension Project Bid to Peltz Companies Inc. in the amount $112,832.00.

C. Agenda Request
The City of Alliance received a request from Gunnar Schnell to speak on behalf of the current Golf Cart allowance on City Streets.

D. Discussion Item – Bond Financing Summary
1. Highway Allocation Bond Sale

E. Discussion Item – City Council Meeting Times
The Alliance City Council will discuss the possibility of changing the scheduled time of the City Council Meetings.

F. City Manager’s Report

 Motion to Adjourn

Respectfully submitted,

Ammie L. Bedient
City Clerk

† Added by addendum to agenda 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into closed session as per Section 84-1410 of the Nebraska Revised Statutes.

A complete packet can be found on our website:

05/28/2026

Alliance Cemetery Staff would like to inform the public that cemetery cleanup activities will take place the Monday following Memorial Day to prepare the grounds for summer mowing and seasonal maintenance. As part of this annual cleanup, items left on graves that may interfere with maintenance operations will be removed to allow for safe and efficient upkeep of the cemetery grounds.

Families wishing to retain personal or sentimental items are encouraged to remove them prior to the Monday, June 1, 2026, following Memorial Day. Staff may hold certain items that remain in good condition for a short period of time; however, those items will eventually be disposed of if unclaimed.

The City of Alliance appreciates the community's cooperation and understanding. For questions regarding acceptable decorations or clean up procedures, please contact the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center at (308) 762-2384.

05/28/2026

Building safety impacts more than just construction—it affects our entire community.

Every five years, Verisk conducts a Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule to evaluate how well building codes are enforced and how much construction is completed without permits. These results play an important role in determining insurance risk and can even influence insurance rates.

Strong code enforcement helps ensure safer structures, protects property, and supports long-term community resilience.

05/26/2026

Police Officer applications are now being accepted for upcoming June interviews! Submit your complete packet ASAP in order to complete the written exam before the deadline. Questions? Contact HUMAN RESOURCES at 308-762-5400, or visit our website for more information and to apply: www.cityofalliance.net
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05/26/2026

Due to high winds, the Alliance Public Landfill construction and demo area, and loose fill area, are closed to the public. Operations in these areas will resume once the wind gust lowers to 25 mph or less.

For more information, please contact the Alliance Landfill at (308) 762-2705.