CURBSIDE BRUSH PROGRAM - 2005

The curbside brush pick up program will begin April 4, 2005 and continue through the last week in November.  In the interest of employee safety and protection of equipment, the following guidelines must be followed during the 2005 Curbside Brush Collection Program:

Only the trimmings from trees, bushes and shrubs will be picked up under this program.

Any brush or trees which are cut or trimmed by private contractors are to be removed by the contractors.

Whole trees, stumps, thorn bushes, grass clippings, flowers, weeds, garden plants, lumber and anything in bags or containers will not be picked up.

All branches 2” to 8” in diameter must be neatly stacked, cut ends toward street.  Branches must not exceed 8’ in length.

• Branches less than 2” in diameter must be tied in bundles with light string.  The brush pile should not be larger than 10’ wide, 4’ high and 8’ long.  Bundles should not be more than 12” in diameter.
  
• All branches/logs 8”or larger in diameter will not be picked up.
  
• No foreign matter should be placed in the brush pile.  It can cause personal injury to workers and damage to the brush chipper.  If any foreign matter is present, the brush pile will not be picked up.
  
• Large roots and dirt must be removed from all bushes since they can clog or damage the brush chipper.
  
• Special pick up services will be offered following major storms on an “as needed” basis.
  
• Please contact Browning Ferris Industries (BFI) at 708-345-7050 for instructions for a special pick up regarding any material that does not meet the above guidelines.
  
• Mulch is again available as a by-product of the brush pick up program.  If you would like to receive a truck load of mulch, please call the Department of City Services at 630-350-3530.  A stock pile is also available at the corner of Station and Potter Streets for those wanting to pick mulch up themselves.

CURBSIDE BRUSH PICK UP SCHEDULE – Check the Calendar for dates!

Week 1 – Begins the first day, of the first full week, of each month.

Area east of Wood Dale Road, south of Irving Park Road

Week 2 – Begins the first day, of the second full week, of each month.

Area between Wood Dale Road and Prospect Avenue

Week 3 – Begins the first day, of the third full week, of each month.

Area between Prospect Avenue and Mill Road

Week 4 – Begins the first day, of the fourth full week, of each month.

Area north of Irving Park Road

All brush should be placed at the curbside by 6:30 a.m. on the first day of your area’s pick up.  City Services crews will move through the entire area during the week to pick up brush that is placed at the curbside.

Mark your calendars!  Grass and Leaf pick up begins the Last Week in March.  Remember the following:

1. Yard waste consists of grass clippings, twigs, leaves, plant material, etc.
2. Yard waste may be placed in water proof 33 gallon containers with handles and tight fitting covers bearing a decal indicating that the container holds yard waste.  Yard waste may also be placed in special yard waste paper bags available from local vendors.
3. Yard waste bags and cans must be placed at the front curb for pick up.
4. Please do not mix yard waste and household waste in the same bag or container.
5. Please do not rake leaves on to parkways or into gutters. Raking leaves into the street interferes with drainage inlets and can cause street flooding. Leaves will only be picked up in approved containers (see item 2).

Collection of yard waste is the same day as garbage pick up.  A separate truck is used for the program, so please place yard waste at the curb by 6:30 a.m.