Street Department

What are the factors used to determine when snowplows go out?

A good rule of thumb is 2” of snow; however, temperature, time and water content are also taken into consideration.

What are the garbage rules?

Click here, or contact the Street Department for the rules and regulations on garbage collection and recycling and the day of collection for your residence/business. Recycling bins can be obtained through the Street Department.

What are the rules regarding lawn length?

City ordinance states that lawns cannot exceed 8” in length. The Street Commissioner can issue written notices to property owners to have grass or lawn cut to comply with this ordinance. If there is no compliance, the City will cut the grass/lawn at the expense of the property owner.

What do I do with brush or limbs that I have cut off trees or shrubs on my property?

It must be cut to approximately 4’ lengths and tied in bundles.

Why are the streets swept so often?

Dirt on the streets gets into our storm sewers when it rains. Storm water sewers dump into the rivers.

Why do we have to recycle?

It is a state law.

Why don’t I get to put out more garbage every week?

4 x 33 gal bag = 132 gal/week is allowed. Garbage limits help increase recycling.