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4th of July Safety Tips

Saturday, June 29, 2024

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it is important that Goshen residents be aware of fireworks regulations. A local city ordinance was adopted in 2007 at the urging of residents concerned about neighborhood safety and noise. Regulation is controlled by parameters imposed in state legislation. Fireworks... more

NOTIFICATION OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK CLOSURES 

Friday, June 28, 2024

 The engineering department received notice that Norfolk Southern is planning to close the following crossings between approximately July 8 and July 31, 2024, for installation of new rails. Each crossing is expected to be closed to traffic over one to four days. Engineering staff have been in communication... more

June brush pickup begins next week

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of June 24, 2024. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush... more

Upcoming Events All »

Park Board Meeting

Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00pm

Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570

Fourth of July -- City Offices Closed

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Board of Works

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269

Environmental Center

 

The City of Goshen has entered into an agreement with Scott Organic Products, LLC, Columbia City to manage the Environmental Center. Located at 20100 CR 19, Goshen, the Environmental Center accepts organic waste from Goshen residents.

Summer hours: April 1–Nov. 30 (currently)
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Winter hours: Dec. 1–March 31
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Phone Number: 574-533-6200

At no charge, City residents may bring their leaves and brush but must show proof of residence. Scott Organic Products employees will verify residency requirements by driver's license or similar IDs. 

Residents may dispose of yard waste for a fee, such as grass clippings, garden flowers and vegetables, shrubs, limbs, and seasonal decorations (straw or Christmas decorations).

The center also sells mulch and topsoil (right picture below).

          Mulch Options

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