Boone County Judge's Office

10/02/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE:

The Burn Ban effective September 1, 2026, has been lifted as of today, October 2, 2026, for all of Boone County.

Public notification is underway at this time. Please share and help us get the word out.

10/01/2026

It’s almost time! Boone County Fall Clean-Up is THIS SATURDAY, October 3rd!

Got some unwanted stuff piling up? Load it up and bring it to Methvin Sanitation!

Here’s the process:

🚛 Load up your vehicle or trailer with the items you want to get rid of. Please check the graphic for accepted and non-accepted items.

📍 Bring it to: Methvin Sanitation
340 Industrial Park Road in Harrison

🕗 When: Saturday, October 3rd
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

⚠️ For safety, everyone must remain in their vehicle.

When you arrive, simply follow the directions from the Boone County Road Department staff.

And the best part — it’s FREE!

Questions? Call the Boone County Road Department at (870) 741-8611 or the County Judge’s Office at (870) 741-5760.

09/22/2026

🚨 BOONE COUNTY BURN BAN REMINDER 🚨

Boone County remains under a burn ban until further notice.

Before conducting any outdoor burning, please contact one of the following offices to confirm the current burn ban status.

📞 Boone County Central Dispatch: 870-741-9100

📞 Boone County Judge’s Office: 870-741-5760

Calling ahead before burning is always a good practice.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping protect our community.

09/22/2026

The Boone County Fall Cleanup will be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Methvin Sanitation located at 340 Industrial Park Road in Harrison. This Community Service is staffed by the Boone County Road Department. If there are any questions, please call the Boone County Road Department at (870) 741-8611.

*ALL PERSONS MUST REMAIN IN VEHICLE*

Please review the list provided of items that are accepted and those that will not be accepted. County residents already have the option of disposing of most items we do not take through various businesses in the area. TRG and Myers Metal accept old refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc. (As long as the freon is properly removed and they are tagged).

Hazardous household materials and yard waste should be taken to GFL located at 1313 Old Bellefonte Road.

✅ Items that WILL BE ACCEPTED:
*Electronics (TV’s, Monitors, Modems, Laptops, Microwaves, Cell Phones, and Other Electronics);
*Junk Iron (Washers, Dryers, Wood Stoves, Scrap Metal, Etc.);
*Furniture, Mattresses, and Carpet;
*Tires, NO MORE THAN 10, NO Tractor or Industrial Type Tires (Must be off the rims)

🚫 Items that WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED include:
*Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Etc.;
*Hazardous Household Materials (Batteries, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Chemicals, Paint, Etc.);
*Yard Waste;
*Construction Debris;
*Ordinary Trash, or anything not listed above.

09/05/2026

🇺🇸 LABOR DAY REMINDER 🇺🇸

Boone County Offices will be closed Monday, September 7th, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

We wish everyone across Boone County a safe, happy, and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

A special thank you to all of our emergency personnel who will continue working throughout the holiday to serve and protect our communities. Your dedication and commitment to the citizens of Boone County are greatly appreciated.

And a holiday reminder: The long weekend is here, but it’s still not a good weekend to light that burn pile! 🔥🚫

The burn ban remains in effect, so please hold off on outdoor burning and enjoy the long weekend safely with family, friends, and neighbors.

Happy Labor Day, Boone County! 🇺🇸

09/01/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE:

From Boone County Judge, Mitchell Archer: Speaking with the County Fire Coordinator, Office of Emergency Management, and the Forestry Commission, the decision has been made to issue a BURN BAN, effective immediately, September 1, 2026, for all of Boone County.

Public notification is underway at this time. Please help us spread the word.

06/08/2026

Now hiring Building Custodians and Grounds Maintenance to join our team! Positions will work directly in the Maintenance Department. These positions are tasked with ensuring that facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in safe and clean conditions. Essential job functions include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and trash removal from buildings. Duties can also include mowing, weed-eating, edging, other upkeep of county owned grounds, and other duties as assigned.

Additional information about this position is available by calling the Boone County Judge’s Office at (870) 741-5760 or emailing inquires to [email protected]. Applications can be picked up at the Government Center, 220 N. Arbor Drive, Suite 100, in Harrison.

Boone County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Applications for these positions will be accepted until June 30, 2026.

05/16/2026

🚨 Reminder for tomorrow, Saturday, May 16!

The Boone County Spring Cleanup will be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th, 2025, at GFL Environmental (previously LRS). This Community Service is staffed by the Boone County Road Department. If there are any questions, please call Road Supervisor James Still at (870) 391-9809 or the Boone County Road Department at (870) 741-8611.

*ALL PERSONS MUST REMAIN IN VEHICLE UNLESS WEARING A HARD HAT AND REFLECTIVE VEST*

Please review the list provided of items that are accepted and those that will not be accepted. County residents already have the option of disposing of most items we do not take through various businesses in the area. TRG and Myers Metal accept old refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc. (As long as the freon is properly removed and they are tagged). Hazardous household materials and yard waste should be taken to GFL located at 1313 Old Bellefonte Rd (on a different date than this event).

Items that WILL BE ACCEPTED:
*TV’s and Computer Monitors will be a charge of $10.00 each
*Electronics (Modems, Laptops, Microwaves, Cell Phones, and Other Electronics);
*Junk Iron (Washers, Dryers, Wood Stoves, Scrap Metal, Etc.);
*Furniture, Mattresses, and Carpet;
*Tires, NO MORE THAN 10, NO Tractor or Industrial Type Tires (Must be off the rims)

Items that WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED include:
*Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Etc.;
*Hazardous Household Materials (Batteries, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Chemicals, Paint, Etc.);
*Yard Waste;
*Construction Debris;
*Ordinary Trash, or anything not listed above.

The Boone County Spring Cleanup will be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th, 2025, at GFL Environmental (previously LRS). This Community Service is staffed by the Boone County Road Department. If there are any questions, please call Road Supervisor James Still at (870) 391-9809 or the Boone County Road Department at (870) 741-8611.

*ALL PERSONS MUST REMAIN IN VEHICLE UNLESS WEARING A HARD HAT AND REFLECTIVE VEST*

Please review the list provided of items that are accepted and those that will not be accepted. County residents already have the option of disposing of most items we do not take through various businesses in the area. TRG and Myers Metal accept old refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc. (As long as the freon is properly removed and they are tagged). Hazardous household materials and yard waste should be taken to GFL located at 1313 Old Bellefonte Rd (on a different date than this event).

Items that WILL BE ACCEPTED:
*TV’s and Computer Monitors will be a charge of $10.00 each
*Electronics (Modems, Laptops, Microwaves, Cell Phones, and Other Electronics);
*Junk Iron (Washers, Dryers, Wood Stoves, Scrap Metal, Etc.);
*Furniture, Mattresses, and Carpet;
*Tires, NO MORE THAN 10, NO Tractor or Industrial Type Tires (Must be off the rims)

Items that WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED include:
*Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Etc.;
*Hazardous Household Materials (Batteries, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Chemicals, Paint, Etc.);
*Yard Waste;
*Construction Debris;
*Ordinary Trash, or anything not listed above.

05/05/2026

The Boone County Spring Cleanup will be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th, 2025, at GFL Environmental (previously LRS). This Community Service is staffed by the Boone County Road Department. If there are any questions, please call Road Supervisor James Still at (870) 391-9809 or the Boone County Road Department at (870) 741-8611.

*ALL PERSONS MUST REMAIN IN VEHICLE UNLESS WEARING A HARD HAT AND REFLECTIVE VEST*

Please review the list provided of items that are accepted and those that will not be accepted. County residents already have the option of disposing of most items we do not take through various businesses in the area. TRG and Myers Metal accept old refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, etc. (As long as the freon is properly removed and they are tagged). Hazardous household materials and yard waste should be taken to GFL located at 1313 Old Bellefonte Rd (on a different date than this event).

Items that WILL BE ACCEPTED:
*TV’s and Computer Monitors will be a charge of $10.00 each
*Electronics (Modems, Laptops, Microwaves, Cell Phones, and Other Electronics);
*Junk Iron (Washers, Dryers, Wood Stoves, Scrap Metal, Etc.);
*Furniture, Mattresses, and Carpet;
*Tires, NO MORE THAN 10, NO Tractor or Industrial Type Tires (Must be off the rims)

Items that WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED include:
*Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Etc.;
*Hazardous Household Materials (Batteries, Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Chemicals, Paint, Etc.);
*Yard Waste;
*Construction Debris;
*Ordinary Trash, or anything not listed above.

04/04/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE:

The Burn Ban effective March 22, 2026, has been LIFTED as of today, April 4, 2026, for all of Boone County.

Public notification is underway at this time. Please help us spread the word.