The schedule for WEEKLY PICK-UP of BAGGED & CONTAINED yard waste and debris conducted by the Department of Public Works is as follows:
MONDAY: South of Utica St, West side of city
TUESDAY: Between Bridge St & Utica St, & College area West side of city
WEDNESDAY: North of Bridge St, West side of city
THURSDAY: South of Utica St, East side of city
FRIDAY: North of Utica St, East side of city
The Weekly pick-up schedule is for bagged & contained yard waste and debris ONLY. Yard waste consists of: Leaves, Grass clippings, Yard rakings, Flower Garden weeding, etc. If your bag contains: papers, animal waste, or brush, they will be left behind as a rejection.
The Department recommends the use of biodegradable bags for these items and recommends the use of reusable containers such as pails –no larger than 5-gallons.
DO NOT put the bags &/or pails in the road. This will be considered littering and could be subject to a fine.
These items are to be placed out for pick-up the evening before-or the morning of-the scheduled day only. Please have items out by 7:00am.
UNCONTAINED yard waste and debris may not be picked up in a timely manner.
BRUSH PICK-UP is done on a citywide basis, starting at the southwest end of the city, and working our way to the northeast end, then starting over again. It is very important that brush (tree limbs) be kept separate from yard waste and debris, in order to maximize our chipping operation. The Department will only pick up brush and limbs that are (4”) or less in diameter, that can be readily chipped in our chipper. All brush and limbs must be neatly stacked between the sidewalk and curb with the butt ends facing the same direction. Stumps and roots will not be picked up.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact the Department of Public Works during the business hours of 7:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday, at 315-342-4212.
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