IRON MOUNTAIN — Household rubbish will be accepted for disposal beginning Wednesday in front of Iron Mountain’s Department of Public Works Building at 125 N. Stephenson Ave.

The drop-off site for city residents will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16. The entry is from Fleshiem Street behind Campioni True Value.

A driver’s license and city utility bill with garbage fee will be required as proof of residency. Residents in rental units who do not have a utility bill in their name must go through their landlord to file a form with public works listing the tenants eligible to use the site.

Appliances using any regulated refrigerant must bear an appropriate technician’s certificate of compliance certifying that the refrigerant has been recaptured. Further information on acceptable items is posted on the city’s Facebook page.

In another matter, the city council on Monday approved a change in utility billing that will affect landlords and new renters.

Under the current policy, tenants can put the water account in their name by paying a $150 deposit. Effective July 1, consumer deposits will no longer be collected and water service will remain in the owner’s name.

Existing deposits, meanwhile, will remain in place until the occupant with the deposit vacates the property.

The new policy is the same as what’s done for renters in both Kingsford and Breitung Township, City Manager Jordan Stanchina said. The current consumer deposit process requires significant time from both office staff and water department employees, he said.

In other action, the city council:

— Learned the U.S. Department of Agriculture has renewed a permit for the deer enclosure at City Park with the understanding the city expects to relocate the herd. This will allow the city to conduct the first of two tuberculosis tests required before the move, Stanchina said. The city plans to send the deer to the DeYoung Family Zoo in Menominee County, but will first need two tuberculosis tests conducted four months apart.

— Agreed to offer a letter of support to Emplify Health/Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc. as it seeks a federal grant to purchase a medical mobile unit to serve Upper Peninsula residents, primarily in the Iron Mountain area. The unit would provide preventative, primary, specialty and behavioral health care directly to those who face challenges in accessing services due to rural geography and limited transportation, according to Brittany Schmidt, community affairs manager for Emplify Health by Bellin.

— Learned the city is advertising to fill at least one position in public works, as well as another in the police department. Currently, there are two police officer vacancies, but one is expected to be filled by an officer from Utah who will attend a two-week academy this month to gain Michigan certification.

— Will waive permit fees for the Dickinson County Land Bank for a planned housing project on Lehman Avenue. The Land Bank in the past has provided funding to demolish several buildings in the city at no cost, Stanchina noted.

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Jim Anderson can be reached at 906-774-2772 ext. 85226 or janderson@ironmountaindailynews.com.