City Announces Compost Site Closure Date and Leaf/Yard Waste Collection Dates

COMPOST SITE CLOSING FOR THE SEASON:

The compost site will close for the season at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  The site will remain open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. until the posted closing date of November 20, 2019. 

LEAF AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION:

The City of Whitewater Department of Public Works will conduct a leaf and yard waste collection the:

  • Week of November 4 – November 8
  • Week of November 11 – November 15

Yard waste is defined as leaves, grass clippings, small branches, and yard and garden debris.  Yard waste must be bagged in clear, transparent, or biodegradable bags only.  The City offers Bio-Bags in the fall at the Finance Department free of charge while supplies last.  Yard waste will not be collected if not properly bagged or placed in non-transparent or black bags.

Please place your bagged yard waste on the curb no earlier than Saturday, November 2, 2019.  We ask residents to use the compost site to dispose of leaf and yard waste prior to November 2, 2019.  The compost site is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.  The compost site will close for the season at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  Please do not place biodegradable or clear bags at the curb until the November collection dates.  

Residents requesting brush collection should call 473-0560 to make an appointment for pick up on Tuesdays.

NOTICE:   City Ordinance Chapter 12.08 – Street Obstructions, Section: 12.08.010 – Residents are prohibited from depositing any yard waste debris on city streets or right of ways other than City of Whitewater designated days.

If you have any questions please call the Department of Public Works at 473-0560.

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