Ice Storm 2014 Public Services Department General Rules for Limb & Yard Waste Disposal March 8, 2014 To assist residents with tree and limb collection and disposal, the City has relaxed the standard yard waste rules. These rules will only be relaxed for a couple of weeks. Residents need to adhere to the follow guidelines for collection: 1. Place limbs, trees, and yard waste at the street behind the curb or behind the ditch. 2. To assist with efficient removal of yard waste, please place material (trees and limbs) in a uniform manner, neat piles, not exceeding 6-8 feet in length. Separate limb piles to facilitate loading. 3. In no case should debris be placed in the street. 4. Do not mix different types of waste (yard waste w/ demolition debris/metal guttering/siding/etc.) as each type goes to a different facility. 5. Place yard waste in separate piles at the curb in an area clear from overhead wires, trees/tree limbs, mailboxes or other endangerments that could interfere with its collection. 6. City Residents will also be allowed to take material to the Ingleside Compost Facility for free. 7. If tree material is too large or heavy for the City equipment to collect, property owner will be notified to hire a contractor to remove. 8. Any material handled by a Contractor or Tree Company should be removed from the site and hauled away by the Contractor. The City will be collecting tree and limb material for several weeks. Collection will not be on a particular schedule, but will be collected as crews are able to mobilize into various neighborhoods. We appreciate your patience during the ice storm cleanup. If you have any questions regarding storm cleanup, please call the Customer Service Department at 883-3111. Tips and Questions you should ask before hiring any Contractor to work on your property: • Are they licensed and bonded? • Can they provide a list of references? • Will they provide an up-to-date certificate of insurance (liability, worker’s comp, etc.) and a copy of their work contract? • Will the crew be using hardhats and other personal protective equipment while on your property? • Where are they located? Local or several hundred miles away? • Will they give you a detailed estimate? Does the company appear professional? • What are their credentials? • Get several quotes if possible.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 16:45:39 +0000
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