rubbish-pick-up-schedule
title: 'RUBBISH PICK-UP SCHEDULE' date: '2008-07-23 23:45:33' modified: '2024-01-10 20:46:01' author: 'z' categories: ['Uncategorized'] tags: [] excerpt: '' slug: 'rubbish-pick-up-schedule'
SCHEDULE FOR THE SPRING PICK-UP FOR CITY OF BERLIN
<u>GRASS/LEAF PICKUP</u> -- There will be a separate pickup for just leaves the week of April 14, 2008.
Ø The crew will only make one swing through the city, if leaves are not out by 7:00 a.m. April 14<sup>th</sup>, you will have to make other arrangements to have them removed.
Ø Leaves will be composted. Consequently, keep the leaves “clean” do not mix twigs and other rubbish with them.
<u>SPRING RUBBISH PICK-UP</u> -- Will be held the week of April 28, 2008. The schedule is:
MONDAY, April 28, 2008 The area south of Broadway and west of the bridge.
TUESDAY, April 29, 2009 The area north of Broadway and west of the bridge. This includes the mobile<br /> home park.
WEDNESDAY, April 30, 2008 The area north of West Huron, east of the bridge and west of N. Wisconsin St.
THURSDAY, May 1, 2008 The area north of East Huron and east of North Wisconsin St.
FRIDAY, May 2, 2008 The area south of East Huron and east of the bridge.
<u>GENERAL INFORMATION</u> – In order to cut the volume of waste materials going into the landfill, please keep your rubbish separated. Please keep the following in mind when placing materials out for pick-up:
Ø The purpose of the pick-up is to allow residents to dispose of general household rubbish.
Ø The City reserves the right to limit how much will be picked up. Please call ahead if you are unsure.
Ø All materials must be at curbside by 7:00 A.M.
Ø Separate piles should be made for:
Bulky Waste Metal items Lumber and wood products Appliances
Brush Leaves and grass Furniture Demolition Waste
Ø REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, DEHIMIDIFIERS, MICROWAVES, and AIR CONDITIONING UNITS will be picked up for a $6.00 fee per appliance, which is due in advance, payable at the City Clerk’s Office.
Ø Tires will not be picked up by the City. You may dispose of your tires by taking them to<br /> Valley Trail Landfill.
Ø Computer monitors and fluorescent light ballasts are hazards and will not be picked up.
Ø Rubbish that is not separated will not be picked up.
Ø DO NOT deposit material in the street area – KEEP it in the terrace area.
Ø It is unlawful to dispose of materials from non-residents of the City of Berlin.
<u>BRUSH PICKUP</u> -- You can help us improve efficiency if you follow these guidelines:
Ø Pile your brush neatly with all the cut ends facing the same direction.
Ø Pile a long, low pile rather than heaping it up.
Ø Do not mix small twigs, leaves, or garden vines with brush.
<u>HAZARDOUS WASTE</u> -- Hazard waste materials, paints, pesticides, herbicides, etc. will not be picked up.
The summer program for grass clippings, leaves, and brush disposal will be the same as last year, with limited<br /> curbside pick-up on Tuesdays.
Ø This pick-up is intended mainly for the elderly and physically challenged.
Ø This will begin May 13, 2008.
Ø This is limited to grass clippings, which must be in containers or bags that can be easily handled.
Ø This is limited to brush and branches of amounts that can be handled by hand without the use of equipment.
To have materials picked up:
Ø Call the City Garage at 361-5425 on Mondays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Ø DO NOT call City Hall.
Ø Materials will be picked up on Tuesdays starting at 7:00 a.m.
Ø Failure to comply with conditions will result in the materials not being picked up.
Drop-off at the City Garage on Saturday mornings:
Ø Will start on May 10, 2008. The garage will be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.
Ø Large piles of brush may be disposed of by calling the Public Works Department at 361-5425<br /> Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to request a public works truck.
Ø There is a fee of $20.00 for the first truckload and $10.00 for additional loads on that same day. <br /> The fee must be paid at the City Clerk’s office prior to delivery of the truck.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF BERLIN