HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-15-09 South Bend is ready for leaf pickup season!
Office of the Mayor
MEDIA ADVISORY
Thursday, October 15, 2009
11:30 AM
Contact:
Mikki Dobski, Communications & Special Projects, 235-5855 or 876-1564;
Sam Hensley, Director of Streets, 235-7568
South Bend is ready for leaf pickup season!
In an effort to get a jump on leaf pickup, this year, residents may call 235-9244 for
“Call-In” loose-leaf pickup next week October 19 and the week of Oct. 26. Crews will be
dispatched in the order calls are received, Monday through Thursday, both weeks.
Residents are encouraged to call in this weekend, so that crews can mobilize first thing on
Monday.
The City of South Bend provides residents with the fastest, most efficient, and most
flexible leaf collection program possible, while also ensuring the most cost-effective delivery
of services to our residents. Northern Indiana weather can radically fluctuate, so the City
is working proactively with residents to help ensure a quick, quality cleanup.
All leaves and yard waste are 100% recycled at the City’s Organic Resource
Facility. Mulch and compost are then made available to local residents for free or at very
limited cost, if staff assists with loading. South Bend’s comprehensive leaf collection
program also helps keep our river and streams cleaner and reduces impact on the sewer
and storm water systems.
As always, the City of South Bend provides a year-round bagged leaf and yard
waste pickup plan. Residents may place bagged or bundled yard waste at the curb for
automatic pickup on their regular trash pickup days, from now through Dec. 4, and then
“call-in” for pickup through the winter. Or, consider the environmental benefits of
mowing leaves to keep the nutrients on the lawn, and avoid raking altogether.
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Clean City/Green City
Leaf Collection & Safety Tips
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DO NOT allow children to play in leaf piles for their safety!
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Please rake leaves to the curb line, avoid raking them into the street, as this
will plug the street drains, causing them to flood.
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Please do not rake leaves to curb lines after crews have finished your street.
They will not return until the next scheduled day in your area (approx. 2 weeks
later).
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Do not park on top of or in front of leaf piles along curb lines. A vehicle left
running while parked over leaves can ignite a fire.
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Please separate all trash and debris from leaf piles/bags. Leaf crews cannot
sweep up loose leaf piles contaminated with sticks, trash, and other debris.
Trash contaminates the recycling process. Crews will not pickup these piles, it
is the property owner’s responsibility to dispose of contaminated piles.
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Burning of leaves is totally prohibited in the City of South Bend and is a
violation of City ordinance.
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The City collects bagged leaves throughout the year. Please place bagged
leaves at curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your regular trash pickup day now thru Dec.
4 and then Call-In for pickup through the winter months. Automatic pickup
will resume next Spring.
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