Welcome to the City of Rice!

2023 Summer News Letter

MARK YOUR CALENDARS SATURDAY APRIL 27TH, 2024 7 AM TO 11 AM RICE CLEAN UP DAY!

  • Benton County residents of the City of Rice and the townships of Graham, Langola, and Watab may deposit unwanted articles behind the Rice City Hall. A small fee will be charged for appliances, electronics, and tires. Donation for the food shelf would be appreciated.
  • ITEM                                                             PER UNIT CHARGE
  • Air Conditioner                                                                       $5.00
  • Batteries                                                                                  Free
  • Couch                                                                                      Free
  • Chair                                                                                       Free
  • Carpet                                                                                     Free
  • De-Humidifier/Humidifier                                                      $5.00
  • Dishwasher                                                                             $5.00
  • Dryer                                                                                       $5.00
  • Electronics                                                                              $5.00
  • TV’s                                                                                        $15.00
  • Mattress                                                                                  Free
  • Box Spring                                                                              Free
  • Microwave                                                                              $5.00
  • Range/Stove                                                                            $10.00
  • Refrigerator/Freezer                                                                $10.00
  • Tires                                                                                        4 FREE Passenger Tires Passenger Vehicle – 2 FOR $5.00
  • Larger Truck/Tractor – $20.00
  • Washer                                                                                    $10.00
  • Water Heater/Furnace                                                             $10.00
  • LOOSE ITEMS MUST BE PUT IN BAGS/BOXES
  • *NO RV refrigerators, chemicals, paints/stains, pesticides/poisons, hazardous waste, or florescent bulbs. NO Broken or Exposed TV Picture Tubes.
  • NO CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS.
  • ** Site Personnel have final say on pricing and what items are accepted for drop-off.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WE ARE NOT TAKING BAGS!


Water/Sewer Payments

Water and sewer bills are due on the 25th of each month. Water/Sewer payments can be made online at  Gov Pay or in the drop-box at City Hall. If you have any questions please call 320-393-2280.


*** Now available****

Auto Pay for water/sewer bills

Fill out form and return to City Hall to sign up  ACH Application  


Reminder the City of Rice has odd/even watering, there is a $50.00 fine for watering on the wrong day. Sprinkler use of any kind is only allowed on your watering day.



COMPOST SITE

COMPOST WILL TENTATIVELY OPEN APRIL 27TH, 2024 AT 8:00 AM

Compost  Open Tuesdays, Thursdays 4-7, Saturday 8-12

MUST HAVE A STICKER

COMPOST STICKERS AVAILABLE, Pick up your sticker at City Hall during regular hours or at the compost site when open, Residents of Rice at no cost, outside city limits $40.00,  FIVE BUCKET LIMIT.

Please contact City Hall with questions 320-393-2280. NO TREE STUMPS OR GARBAGE. NO COMMERCIAL

DUMPING No Bobcat loading.


Get in Touch – Click Here to contact us!

Julie Fandel – City Clerk Phone (320) 393-2280 Email jfandel@ricemn.us

Tiffany Pyka – Office Assistant Phone (320) 393-2280 Email tpyka@ricemn.us

Police Non-Emergency (320) 393-3280 Fire Non-Emergency (320) 393-2180


City Hall Address:

205 Main Street E Rice, MN 56367 PO Box 179


City of Rice Business Hours

Monday 7 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Tues-Thurs 8 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Friday Closed