The elephant in the sanitation room these days...“That Guy.”
We all know them…someone who thinks “if the mattress fits, it sits.” They dump their smelly, old couch where it doesn’t belong and act like they own the parking lot, leaving their vehicles in unmarked places, blocking dumpsters like it’s a trend.

“That Guy’s” actions can be dumpster fires for everyone. In the case of dumpsters, they don’t get dumped!

Furniture and mattresses in dumpsters aren’t just taboo; they cause big problems for the sanitation team, from truck damage to excessive route times. And if sanitation drivers can’t reach dumpsters or there are unallowed items in there, they can’t take out the trash!

So don’t be “That Guy.”
And if you know “That Guy,” help us out and spread the word.
We’re asking everyone to help keep this sanitation operation...sanitary. Because no one wants to be around a mountain of trash thanks to “That Guy”.
8 days ago, City of Rexburg
graphic of an alley setting with a dumpster out the back of a building with a comment box and text "the more you know... Dumpsters have rules just like household trash bins"
two photos, both of vehicles parked in front of dumpsters and a text box that reads "actual images of "that guy" blocking a dumpster"
three photos of dumpsters filled with mattresses and furniture with a text box that reads "actual images of that guy's taboo dumpster habits" and a circle around the sign on the dumpster and text "what does this sign say?"
Image of the sign posted on all dumpsters in Rexburg wtih a blue background, white neon corners, and text on the sign  "$300 fine for unauthorized dumping No metal, furniture/mattresses, appliances, carpet, lumber, concrete, tires, paint or oil, grass clippings or christmas trees. Do not block. No obstructions within 10 feet of dumpster"

The City of Rexburg is preparing a bond measure for the November ballot for the construction of a new Rexburg Police Station. This evening, our City Council members will host a town hall Q&A before tonight's Council meeting to present and discuss information about the initiative with the community.

We invite you to join us this evening to learn more about the measure at 5:30 pm this evening (7/16/2025) @ Council Chambers: 35 N 1st E. Enter through the back of the City Hall for the main entrance to Council Chambers. We hope to see you there.

If you can't make it tonight, future events regarding the bond can be found here: https://www.rexburg.org/o/cor/page/rpd-bond-news

21 days ago, City of Rexburg
aerial photo of Rexburg from Main St and 2nd E up to the hospital behind a transparent textbox that reads "Rexburg Police Station Bond" with seals for the RPD & the City of Rexburg plus solid blue triangle background elements.
This year, we're pleased to present our annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration powered by Toyota from TWO unique locations! Watch the skies toward the center of town to see the display at Riverside Park or look west for the display at the Teton Lakes Golf Course! Bangs and Booms are sure to conquer the skies this evening - remember to celebrate safely. We hope you enjoy the show!
about 1 month ago, City of Rexburg
black background with graphics of two men in Americana/USA clothes and fireworks with text "TWO Firework Display Locations Powered by Toyota. Riverside Park & Teton Lakes Golf."
We're so excited for the Rexburg 4th of July parade to sprinkle some star-spangled cheer on our streets this week! A heads-up: if you start decorating City property—like parks, sidewalks, streets, or alleys—with things like blankets, chairs, or coolers before 6:00 pm on July 3rd, our City crews will turn it into a game of finders keeprs, collecting your goodies to stash away until you can retrie them after the holiday. Keeping it festive and fun is kind and courteous to all the parade goers, and as always, be safe. Keep little firecrackers (and big ones, too) out of the street at all times during the parade; that Tootsie Roll can wait! We also recommend bringing your sunscreen and water bottles to avoid getting overheated. Nobody likes a passed-out passerby. Once the confetti settles, head over to Porter Park for exciting activities and delicious food waiting for your arrival! The Party in the Park is sure to keep the spirit going all day long! We can't wait to celebrate this holiday with you! We have to give a special shout-out to the @Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce for dedicating their tireless efforts to making these two events happen. Their commitment to our community is truly commendable. We’re grateful for their dedication and can’t wait to see the results of their efforts come to life in just a few days!
about 1 month ago, City of Rexburg
black background with graphics of fireworks and two boys in Americana gear in a red forward-facing car with text "Rexburg 4th of July Parade presented by the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Main St & 2nd E 10:00am. Nothing on City property until 6:00pm on July 3rd."
Rexburg sends a BIG shoutout to Toyota for being the title sponsor for the 2025 Rexburg 4th of July Fireworks Celebration! The City of Rexburg and Madison County share additional sponsorships for this year's show, which is sure to delight and amaze. Look to the sky around 10 pm this Friday, the 4th of July, 2025!
about 1 month ago, City of Rexburg
black background with graphics of fireworks and a person in Americana gear holding a "God Bless America" banner in both hands above their head with text "Rexburg 4th of July Parade powered by Toyota" with Toyota, Rexburg, and Madison County logos
City Hall and our affiliated offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in honor of the Fourth of July. Emergency Services and our recreation facilities will remain in operation as usual. Trash and recycling pickup, normally scheduled for Friday, will be picked up on Saturday, July 5th. We hope you enjoy your holiday! Stay Safe, Rexburg!
about 1 month ago, City of Rexburg
background photo of a multi-generational family blowing bubbles on a red & white checkered picnic blanket in a green park holding small American Flags with a neon blue border and text that reads "Fourth of July | Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country - JFK | July 4, 2025" and the Rexburg logo
Be a part of the celebration by running in our annual Main Street Mile! The race runs the route of the parade before the floats take over the street to cheering crowds along the entire way. This is such a fun way to celebrate the 4th, and we know you don't want to miss it! Register for the race online at rexburgraces.com.
about 1 month ago, City of Rexburg
black background with graphics of 3 people running in red, white & blue Americana gear with text "Come run the Main Street Mile, Register online at rexburgraces.com"
We are so excited for our new all-abilities play equipment over at Smith Park that we're hosting a ribbon cutting to thank the generous donors of these two fun play pieces! Join us at Smith Park this Friday, June 27th, at 10:00 am to help us give a special thanks to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for the donation of the whirl, and the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation for the donation of the swing! Bring the kids, let's play and have some fun!
about 1 month ago, City of Rexburg
splatter paint graphics with splatter framed photo of kids playing on an all-abilities whirl in the park. text "New all-abilities play equipment ribbon cutting | Smith Park This Friday 10:00am | Special Thanks to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for the donation of the whirl"
splatter paint graphics with splatter framed photo of a mom pushing a young child on a handicapped swing. text "New all-abilities play equipment ribbon cutting | Smith Park This Friday 10:00am | Special Thanks to Rocky Mountain Power Foundation for the donation of the swing"
The Rexburg 4th of July Fireworks display is always a sight to behold! It's back this year thanks to @DriveToyotaNW & Stones Toyota of Rexburg! Come celebrate our freedom with us on the 4th with this grand display in the sky!
about 1 month ago, City of Rexburg
black background with graphics of fireworks and 2 girls in Americana gear with text "Rexburg 4th of July Parade powered by Toyota. Look to the Sky 10:00 pm. Tune in to 99.1 KUPI to listen" with Toyota logo
On Juneteenth, we honor the past, celebrate progress, and recommit to building a future of true equality. City Hall and our affiliated offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth. Emergency services will remain in operation as usual. Trash normally picked up on Thursday, the 19th, will be picked up on Friday, the 20th. Let freedom ring!
about 2 months ago, City of Rexburg
photo of a line of diverse young adults facing away from the camera with their arms around each others' shoulders/backs. Neon border with text "Juneteenth "Today, we honor the past, celebrate progress  and recommit to building a future of true equality. Let freedom ring! June 19th, 2025" and Rexburg logo
The bi-annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast is BACK! Join us on Saturday morning at the Legacy Flight Museum (400 Airport Rd) for a FREE pancake breakfast. See you there!
about 2 months ago, City of Rexburg
blue background with graphics of dancing pancakes and text "Free bi-annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast!  Father's Day Weekend June 14th, 2025 @ the Legacy Flight Museum from 8am to 10am"
ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE! Crews are beginning the road and sidewalk project on 5th W, from S Yellowstone Hwy south to 7th S. They will be closing 5th W today and plan to start work tomorrow. For more information about this project and any of ours across the City this season, visit our Construction Project Update Map here: https://mrgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=296f3e72f17c41f2bd503ec42b4dcc90 (or via the link in our bio) Safe and Happy Travels, Rexburg!
about 2 months ago, City of Rexburg
"Road closure notice: Crews are beginning the road & sidewalk project on 5th W  (from S Yellowstone Hwy south to 7th S)" blue background with graphics showing traffic cones, construction worker and caution tape.
Map of closure area and details of the project. "LID 54 - 5th West Reconstruction   Zoom to Reconstruct road & sidewalk on 5th West from S Yellowstone Hwy south to 7th South. Project Status	Active Construction Estimated Start of Project	Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 Estimated End of Project	Fall of 2025 Progress Information	 Potential Traffic Impact	Full Road Closure Local Traffic Only during construction"
Today, as the Teton Dam Marathon races through Rexburg and the Flood of Memories film shows at the Romance Theater, we as a community remember the tragedy that took place as an origin story for both of today's events. Next year marks 50 years since the dam broke in 1976, unleashing 80 billion gallons of water on the communities below. In preparation, the Rexburg Cultural Arts Department is compiling a series of events and activities to commemorate that community-defining disaster. Introducing "Flood 50". Over the next 12 months, please join us in remembering stories, serving our communities, and reconnecting with our past. Visit Rexburg Cultural Arts online for more info. rexburgarts.org
2 months ago, Cultural Arts
Introducing Flood 50 - "Honoring 50 years since the Teton Dam Flood" with photo of the dam breaking and graphics of splattered mud
🚦🏃‍♂️ATTENTION REXBURG! The Teton Dam Marathon is coming through town this Saturday, June 7th, and with it, you might encounter traffic delays and a few street closures to ensure the safety of all participants. Please note: the route has been updated this year—affected streets on the east and southeast side of town will be closed starting at 5 am and reopen after the last runner passes through, usually by 2 pm. Check out our graphic here of the Rexburg route, or visit our interactive Construction Impact Map online for more details. This exciting event attracts thousands of visitors to Rexburg, so expect longer wait times and increased traffic across town. Let’s show our hospitality by being patient and allowing yourself some extra time to reach your destination this Saturday. View the Construction Impact Map: https://www.rexburg.org/o/cor/page/featured-construction-updates Learn more about the marathon: https://www.rexburg.org/o/races/page/teton-dam-marathon Thank you for helping us make this a safe and enjoyable event for all, and best of luck to all the runners!
2 months ago, City of Rexburg
TDM Route map with logo of the 2025 Marathon and Rexburg logo against a purple and orange background.
Due to unforeseen circumstances (our boiler is having trouble), we regret that we have to delay the opening date of Rexburg Rapids. We hope to be ready for opening on Monday, June 9th. How important are heated pools anyway? Only kidding. We can't wait to see you when the water warms up!
2 months ago, Rexburg Rapids
Graphic blue wavey geometric background with text: "Rexburg Rapids Opening Delayed June 9th Tentative"
Our bi-annual pancake breakfast is back! Join us on Father's Day weekend (Saturday, June 14th) for a tasty morning treat! This event always draws a big crowd. Arrive early to get breakfast - free while supplies last!
2 months ago, Legacy Flight Museum
Fly-In Pancake Breakfast advert - blue background with text "free bi-annual fly-in Pancake Breakfast! Father's Day Weekend June 14, 2025 at the Legacy Flight Museum from 8am to 10am" with graphics of dancing pancakes and stars
The City's Annual budget is a complicated process between departments, our finance office, the Mayor, and the City Council. It's time for budget presentations for our next fiscal year. At this week's City Council Meeting, our Finance Officer, Matt Neilson, will present the proposed City budget to the City Council. Join us for this annual City Budget Meeting! Residents are invited to come learn more about requests, approvals, and the process as a whole. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to see how decisions are made at the City that work to support our community’s growth and services. City Council meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The next meeting, our budget meeting, will be this Wednesday. June 4th, at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit the meeting's event page: https://www.rexburg.org/events?id=41195193
2 months ago, City of Rexburg
background image of a complex white maze of walls with arrows in 4 directions with dollar symbols and the Rexburg City logo on a white circle in the center.
The Teton Dam Marathon is almost here! The race has a new route this year, and some new areas will see runners on their roads. Next Saturday, June 7th, roads in the area of Smith Park and Madison Jr. High School will be closed for the marathon route. See the attached image for a map of the affected streets. This and more information are also on the City website, along with a link to register for the races. Link at the bottom of the post. Here is a list of Rexburg streets that will be affected: -Barney Dairy Rd east of 3rd E -3rd E between 2nd N & 4th N -2nd N between 3rd E & Madison Ave -Madison Ave -1st N between 3rd E & Madison Ave Road closures will begin around 5 am on the morning of the race and will remain in effect until the races are completed, hopefully by 2 pm. More details and the full schedule of the day can be found here: https://www.rexburg.org/o/races/page/teton-dam-marathon
2 months ago, City of Rexburg
TDM Race Route Map showing affected streets and logo for the 2025 marathon
“To live in hearts we leave behind ...is not to die.” - Thomas Campbell City Hall and our affiliated offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th, 2025, in honor of Memorial Day. Emergency services will remain in operation as usual. IMPORTANT HOLIDAY TRASH PICKUP NOTICE: Trash pickup throughout the week will be delayed one day, with Friday's normal pickup being pushed to Saturday. Normal trash services resume on June 2nd. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day, Rexburg! Cheers to the unofficial start to summer!
3 months ago, City of Rexburg
Memorial Day 2025 announcement post with date, blue neon square border and background photo of small flags in the grass
Residents of Rexburg! The safety of our crews is very high on our priority list. We need your help to keep them safe! Did you know that grass clippings and other yard debris can cause safety issues, including fire hazards, in our garbage trucks? It's true! They do! Please avoid dumping these materials in your garbage bins to help us avoid an emergency. Thank you, Rexburg!
3 months ago, City of Rexburg
Photo of wheel barrow full of grass clippings with Safety alert message graphic and text: "No sticks, twigs, grass clippings, or yard debris in garbage bins! They’re a fire hazard!"