RULES FOR BRUSH COLLECTION
The following are definitions and rules for brush collection:
BRUSH: Shall include trees, tree limbs, hedges, hedge clippings, and bushes.
SIZE LIMITATIONS: Length - 10 feet maximum. Diameter - 1 inch to 8 inch maximum. Pile size - 10 feet long x 4 feet high x 5 feet wide maximum
BRUSH LESS THAN 1 INCH DIAMETER: Shall be bundled with rope or twine (wire will not be accepted). Maximum length shall not exceed 3 feet and maximum diameter of the bundle shall not exceed 18 inches. No more than 10 bundles meeting the above size limitations will be collected at one time. Any brush containing thorny material must be bundled as stated above.
CONTAINERS: Brush shall be set out for collection in its natural state and in the limitations as stated above. Boxes can be used for containers for brush. PLASTIC AND PAPER BAGS ARE PROHIBITED.
COLLECTION POINTS: Brush shall be set out at the front of the property (curbside) for collection. Properties fronting on alleys will be picked up on the alley upon request to the Department of Public Works.
PROHIBITED MATERIALS: Garbage and trash as defined below, flammable or explosive substances, paint thinners, or solvents, pesticides, acids, caustics or similar wastes, feces, ashes, furniture, appliances, stones, dirt, lumber and building materials, wire, and nails.
GARBAGE: Shall include every waste accumulation of meat, vegetable, or similar organic matter that attends the preparation, use, cooking, or storage of meat, fish, fowl, fruit or vegetable and also includes tin cans, glass, paper cartons, or other cartons that have contained food materials.
TRASH: Shall include discarded paper, rubber, cloth, leather, as well as inorganic waste such as glass, porcelain, plastics, tin cans, metal or other similar matter.
SCHEDULE
: Brush Collection will be scheduled once every other week from April 1 to September 30 according to the following areas or routes:|
MONDAY: East of Pine Street to City line. TUESDAY: West of Pine Street to City line. WEDNESDAY: East of Dodge Avenue to City line below RR tracks. THURSDAY: West of Dodge Avenue to City line and all areas above RR tracks. |
GUIDELINES FOR LAWN PICKUP
CONTAINERS: Leaves or grass must be in containers (i.e. cans or boxes). Containers will be emptied and left at curbside. NOTE: Plastic bags and paper bags are prohibited during the summer pickup.
WEIGHT LIMIT: Thirty (30) pounds maximum per container.
Brush shall be separated and will continue to be collected as per regular schedule and rules for collection. Properties fronting alleys will be collected upon request. Leaves and grass are to be at curbside on day of collection.
The schedule may change from time to time as the need may arise. All efforts to maintain this schedule will be made, barring any unforeseen emergencies or inclement weather conditions.
NOTE: When mowing your lawn, please do not blow the grass clippings into the street. Grass clippings clog the storm grates and lines.