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Saturday November 21, 2009

Sanitation - Yard Debris Information

WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF YARD DEBRIS?
  • Yard debris consists of limbs, grass and shrubbery clippings, leaves, and all vegetation from lawns and gardens.  Do not set out piles of dirt for collection.

HOW SHOULD YARD DEBRIS BE PLACED ON THE CURB FOR COLLECTION?

  • Limbs should be cut into 6-foot lengths or shorter and stacked nearly at the curb, away from water meters, fire hydrants, utility poles, and guy wires.  Do not mix other debris with limbs.
  • All other yard debris must be bagged and placed on the curb, separated from curbside trash, household garbage and recycling materials.  Do not put yard debris in your green roll out container.

WHEN IS YARD DEBRIS COLLECTED AND HOW OFTEN?

  • Once each week on the same day that garbage and recycling materials are collected.  Have it on the curb by 7:00 a.m.

ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS AND/OR RESTRICTIONS TO THE COLLECTION SCHEDULE?

  • YES.  Very large piles of limbs will be collected by special equipment.  This type collection may vary from your weekly schedule.

IS THERE A LIMIT TO THE AMOUNT OF LIMBS THAT ARE COLLECTED EACH WEEK?

  • Each residence will receive up to one collection of limbs per week.  Residential service is designed to assist homeowners in disposing of reasonable amounts of limbs and yard debris weekly.

ARE EXTRA COLLECTIONS AVAILABLE?

  • Requests for extra or additional collections can be made by calling the Street Division at 638-5251. There will be a $175 fee for each additional load collected.

WHAT ABOUT LOOSE LEAF COLLECTION?

  • Vacuum machines collect loose leaves from mid-October until the end of March only.  During this time, you may call 638-5260 about scheduled collection in your neighborhood, or look for a schedule in your billing notice for water/sewer.
  • Before and after these dates, loose leaves must be bagged or boxed and will be collected on the same day as your garbage/recycling.

WHAT ABOUT COMPOSTING?

  • Composting is an excellent way to be resourceful.  The Landscape Division will provide information to about how to start a compost pile.  Call 638-5255 for more information.
  • Composted material is available each Friday (when available) at the stockpile location on Old Wilkesboro Road.  Call 638-5251 for loading times.