The City of Crete will hold the annual Spring Cleanup May 1-8, with Transfer Station specials on three days, major appliance pick-up, downtown cleanup day, and Pinnacle Bank's community shred event. (Click photo galleries for more images.)

An outside agency is conducting a Household Hazardous Waste collection on May 8 at the Saline County Shop in Crete. This will include cleaning and lawn chemicals, paint, used oil, etc. See more details. 

Transfer Station Specials: No fees will be charged at the Transfer Station for major appliances delivered on Saturdays, May 1 and 8 or Tuesday, May 4; yard waste or brush and metal or iron items can be dropped off for free. All appliances with freon must have it removed and tagged prior to disposal.

Fees are charged for certain garbage items and a coupon is available from the local newspaper advertisement in The Crete News on April 21 or April 28 or downloadable pdf (below) for Crete residents only to receive $5 off a load of refuse taken to the Transfer Station. (Multiple coupons can be used for multiple trips - see coupon details.)

Transfer station regular hours are Tuesdays, from 1 to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The station is located 1/2 mile north of Highway 33 and Boswell Avenue on the east side of the road (478 County Road 2300). Find out what materials are accepted at the Transfer station.

Download the Spring Cleanup flyer with Transfer Station coupon pdf (English / Español)

Curbside Pick-Up of Major Appliances: This service is offered by the City Public Works Department to Crete residents who call ahead to arrange a pick-up before Thursday, May 6 at 5 p.m. Pick-ups will be made Wednesday-Friday, May 5, 6, and 7. Call the Public Works office at 402-826-4312. 

Appliances with freon must have it removed and tagged; no electronics. Pick-ups will not be done for calls made after the deadline.

Community Shred Event: Pinnacle Bank, at 143 East 13th Street, will host a community shred day on Saturday, May 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. when residents can bring old and unwanted documents to be shred for free. Please no three-ring binders; maximum of 10 boxes per person.

Pinnacle Bank will also collect personal hygiene products for Blue Valley Community Action - Saline County Food Pantry. BVCA suggests the following items: laundry soap, dish soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, shampoo, bar soap, body wash, toilet paper, kleenex, and toothpaste. 

Downtown Cleanup Day: Members of the Crete Volunteer Fire Department will wash down Main Ave. on Sunday, May 2 at approximately 7 a.m. kicking off a downtown cleanup day. Vehicles along Main, from 9th to 14th streets, will need to be moved by 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. Crete Police officers will assist with traffic control support. Downtown property and business owners are encouraged to continue cleanup activities by sweeping sidewalks in front of their stores and properties and cleaning front windows.

For more information on these activities, please contact Crete City Hall - Public Works, 402.826.4312 or Pinnacle Bank for the shred event, 402.826.2121.

Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.

The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.

(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)

The City of Crete is taking applications for the role of Seasonal Cemetery Laborer in the Departments of Public Works. Full-time, hourly, seasonal position. Minimum qualifications include: must be at least 17 years of age; have a valid driver's license; must be authorized to work in the U.S. General functions: Maintain the Departments of Public Works designated buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position will include mowing, weed eating, and general upkeep of designated areas and buildings. See job description for more information.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources Coordinator at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways: 

• Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
• Print, write responses, scan, and email to wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
• Fax to 402-826-4334
• Mail to the attention of Wendy Thomas, Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
• Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street

View/download the job description and employment application:

• Job description
• Application for employment

For additional inquiries, please contact:

Wendy Thomas, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.4334
wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov

Household hazardous waste collections will take place in Southeast Nebraska in April and May, with a collection day in Crete on Saturday, May 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Saline County Shop on 16th Street between Oak and Pine Avenues. Please note the contact information for this event below.

(This event is unrelated to the City's Spring Cleanup, for which details can be found here.)

Items accepted include cleaning products, lawn and garden chemicals, paint, used oil, antifreeze, florescent light bulbs and other hazardous household items. View the event flyer: English / Spanish

Please bring materials in disposable containers no larger than 5 gallons or 50 pounds. Containers will not be returned.

Not accepted: farm chemicals, tires, appliances, science lab chemicals, items containing asbestos, wood preservatives, PCB’s, explosives, or commercial quantities.

HHW program personnel reserve the right to reject any materials. 

A $5 donation per household requested to help keep these events going.

Directions to the Saline County Shop: take Main Ave to 17th Street and turn west, go to Oak Ave and turn south on block.

Questions: Call Bobbie Meints at Five Rivers RC&D, 402.869.2355.

This is a service provided by a coalition of organizations and volunteers concerned about the health of the environment, with financial support provided through a grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust and other assistance provided by Otoe, Nemaha, Richardson, Jefferson, & Saline Counties as well as Five Rivers Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D), Midwest Farmer’s CO-OP, Ash Grove Cement, Keep Cass County Beautiful, & Wiles Brothers Inc.

Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.

The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.

(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)

The City of Crete is taking applications for the position of Deputy City Clerk/Treasurer. Full-time position, with benefits. Minimum qualifications include: must be at least 21 years of age; have a high school diploma or GED; must be authorized to work in the U.S. General functions: Serve as an assistant to the City Clerk/Finance Director and City Administrator. Assists with Council and Committee Meeting activities, agendas, meeting minutes, notices, and publications. Assists in maintaining records as required, conforming with state records statutes and standards. Directs calls and inquiries to the proper department/individual. Notifies Clerk and Administrator of requests for services, records, complaints, and assistance. Assists with GL, AP, AR, Budgeting, Audit Reporting and other accounting functions associated with the Clerk’s Office. Respond to the needs of the public that visit the City Clerk's Office. See job description for more information.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources Coordinator at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways: 

• Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
• Print, write responses, scan, and email to wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
• Fax to 402-826-4334
• Mail to the attention of Wendy Thomas, Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
• Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street

View/download the job description and employment application:

• Job description
• Application for employment

For additional inquiries, please contact:

Wendy Thomas, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.4334
wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov

Currently advertised public hearings of the Crete City Council and appointed boards and commissions will appear below when available. Additional information can be found in the City Government section:

• City Council and Standing Committees
• Boards and Commissions
• Meeting Agendas
• City Hall and officials: City Administrator, City Clerk-Treasurer, etc.

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CRETE, NEBRASKA PROPOSING THE ANNEXATION OF WEST CRETE ADDITION AND PROVIDING A PLAN FOR EXTENDING CITY SERVICES TO THE AREA.

WHEREAS, West Crete Addition is platted and subdivided land that is contiguous or adjacent to the City’s corporate limits and urban or suburban in character;

WHEREAS, failing on-site septic systems at many properties within West Crete Addition have created a situation that is harmful to its residents’ health and wellbeing and has led to administrative sanctions by the State of Nebraska;

WHEREAS, the configuration and size of the parcels and lots in West Crete Addition makes it impossible for the property owners to replace the failing on-site septic systems in a safe, sanitary, and lawful manner; and,

WHEREAS, the City has determined it is in the residents’ best interests for the City to annex West Crete Addition into the City’s corporate limits and provide water and sewer service to the properties located therein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRETE, NEBRASKA:

Section 1. That the City proposes to annex all of the properties located within West Crete Addition, which is within the borders of and includes Fifteenth Street to the north, Thirteenth Street to the south, Riverside Cemetery to the east, and Arizona Avenue to the west and which generally includes all of the lots located in Blocks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of West Crete Addition, Saline County, Nebraska.

Section 2. That the City’s plan for the extension of city services to the area proposed for annexation shall be available for inspection during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s Office.

Section 3. That a public hearing on the proposed annexation shall be held during the City Council’s regular meeting on May 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall to allow the City Council to receive testimony from interested persons.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of April 2021.

Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.

The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.

(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)

The City of Crete is taking applications for the role of Investigative Sergeant with the police department. Full-time, hourly position, range $25.77-$32.28 per hour depending on experience; excellent benefits; incentive offered to interested homebuyers in Crete. General functions: under the direction of the Police Lieutenant, identify, prioritize, manage and direct criminal investigations case work. Leverage technology to assist in criminal investigations and develop intelligence information. Qualifications include:

1. Possess a valid Nebraska driver’s license.
2. Must be at least 21 years of age.
3. Must be a certified law enforcement officer with the State of Nebraska.
4. If not Supervision certified, must complete the NLETC (Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center) Supervision course (as offered) within one (1) year of hiring.
5. Must have a minimum of five (5) years law enforcement experience.
6. Must be able to legally work in the United States.
7. Must meet all other requirements identified in the Crete Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources Coordinator at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways: 

• Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
• Print, write responses, scan, and email to wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
• Fax to 402-826-4334
• Mail to the attention of Wendy Thomas, Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
• Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street

View/download the application packet, which includes the following:

• Letter of instruction
• Application for employment
• Basic qualifications checklist
• Authorization for release of information
• Essential functions

For additional inquiries, please contact:

Wendy Thomas, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.4334
wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov

Crete is a growing and diverse 'community in motion' with over 7,000 residents who call it home. We embrace our pioneering heritage and present-day diversity and continue to thrive with a strong economy, successful school system, and safe parks and neighborhoods.

The City of Crete has nearly 70 full time employees. No matter what role you have with us, you are sure to experience growth, professional development, and career achievements.

(Want to learn more about Crete? Check out City Government, Parks & Recreation, Departments, brand new Library, Business & Industry, and other community links.)

The City of Crete is taking applications for the role of Police Officer. Full-time, hourly position, range $20.91-$28.28 per hour depending on experience; excellent benefits; incentive offered to interested homebuyers in Crete. Minimum qualifications including but not limited to: meet entrance requirements for Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center; be at least 21 years old before completion of the program; be a Citizen of the U.S.; possess a High School Diploma or GED; and hold a Nebraska Driver's License. Desired (not required) qualifications: prior law enforcement experience, criminal justice coursework, and bi-lingual in English and Spanish. Qualified applicants must be able to pass written examination, Test of Adult Basic Education, a physical test, and other medical exams; as well as an extensive background investigation.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 and may be obtained from the link below or by contacting the Human Resources Coordinator at City Hall. The City of Crete is an equal opportunity employer. Applications should be completed and submitted in one of the following ways: 

• Download the application and job description, type responses, print as PDF and email to wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
• Print, write responses, scan, and email to wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov
• Fax to 402-826-4334
• Mail to the attention of Wendy Thomas, Human Resources, City of Crete, at PO Box 86, Crete, NE 68333-0086
• Drop off at Crete City Hall - 243 East 13th Street

View/download the application packet, which includes the following:

• Letter of instruction
• Application for employment
• Basic qualifications checklist
• Authorization for release of information
• Essential functions

For additional inquiries, please contact:

Wendy Thomas, Human Resources Coordinator
City Hall - 243 East 13th Street
Crete NE 68333-0086
Phone: 402.826.4313 Fax: 402.826.4334
wendy.thomas@crete.ne.gov