HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-2006 Last Days for Leaf & Christmas Tree Pickup Office of the Mayor
MEDIA ALERT
Wednesday,January 18,2006
Contact: Sam Hensley, Director of Streets, 235-9244
Andre Price, Superintendent of Solid Waste, 277-8823
Mikki Dobski, Director of Communications&Special Projects, 235-5855 or 876-1564
Last Days for Leaf & Christmas Tree Pickup
The City of South Bend announced that this Friday, January 20, is the last day for
residents to call-in and schedule a pickup for any remaining loose leaves or Christmas trees.
Residents are urged to set out Christmas trees and rake any leftover leaves to the curb this week
and to call the Bureau of Streets (235-9244)now to schedule a pickup. To date South Bend has
collected 2700 Christmas trees and 70,000 yards of leaves (loose leaves only - does not include
bagged leaves also collected).
Yard waste and bagged leaf pickup service,provided by the Division of Environmental
Services, will continue to be available on a call-in basis throughout the winter. To schedule a
pickup, please call the Bureau of Solid Waste at 277-8823.
All trees, leaves, and yard waste are recycled at Organic Resources to produce high
quality mulch and compost, as part of South Bend's proactive environmental stewardship.
Mulch and compost will be available at Organic Resources this spring, and is free to all South
Bend residents.
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The City thanks all residents for their help to make South Bend a Clean, Safe City!
Residents are reminded to please use the following guidelines when collecting material for
pickup:
Loose Leaf Pickup Guidelines:
• Please rake leaves to the curb line but avoid raking them into the street, as this will plug the
street drains, causing them to flood.
• DO NOT allow children to play in leafpiles!
• Do not park on top of or in front of leaf piles along curb lines. A vehicle left running while
parked over leaves could create enough heat to ignite a fire.
• Do not contaminate leaf piles by putting in sticks,trash, and other debris. We will not pick
these piles up and it will be the property owner's responsibility to dispose of contaminated
piles (we will not come back to these piles).
Christmas Tree Pickup Guidelines:
• All trees should be placed on the tree lawn,near the curb, by 6:00 AM. Do not place
trees in the street or in alleys.
• Please remove all lights, ornaments, and metal, including tree stands or nails,before
discarding Christmas trees. Items left on trees can injure employees or seriously
damage the tree shredding equipment, leaving it inoperable.
• Artificial trees and trees including any metal, glass, or wire,will NOT be collected and
will be the owner's responsibility to dispose.
Yard Waste Guidelines
• Yard waste and brush must be bagged or bundled (no more than 3 feet in length).
• Please place yard waste at the curb and separate from trash and debris, by 6:00 a.m..
• Do not place yard waste in the alleys.
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