LANDSCAPE WASTE CURBSIDE COLLECTION PROGRAMS

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1 LANDSCAPE WASTE CURBSIDE COLLECTION PROGRAMS VILLAGE OF MAHOMET 503 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 259 MAHOMET, IL Phone: Fax: Website:

2 OVERVIEW Landscape waste curbside collection programs are available to all properties within the Village limits, as an alternative way to dispose of leaves, brush and tree limbs. The programs are a service to the property owners within the Village limits and only landscape waste generated in the Village will be collected. The Public Works Transportation Department utilizes specialized vacuum equipment attached to Village vehicles to collect leaves from the front yard of each property. The collected leaves will be used to fertilize agricultural fields in the community. Brush and tree limbs placed at the curbside will be chipped by Village personnel using a commercial grade chipper. These materials will be used at Village parks and other facilities. The Village provides bulk curbside leaf collection over a six week period in the Fall and a three week period in the Spring of each year. Brush and tree limb collection is provided the first full week of the month from March through November. Scheduled collection days are established based on the Collection Area in which the property is located. Open burning of landscape waste within the Village limits is prohibited. The minimum fine for unlawful burning within the Village is $ COLLECTION SCHEDULE LEAF COLLECTION Once per week in the collection area October 19, November 24, 2009 and March 22, April 9, BRUSH/TREE LIMB COLLECTION First full week of month in the collection area March - November COLLECTION AREAS/DAY Area 1: West of Crowley/Turner Monday Area 2: North of I-74 Tuesday Area 3: West of Sangamon River Wednesday Area 4: South of Norfolk Southern RR Thursday Area 5. East of Sangamon River Friday All attempts will be made to collect materials on the scheduled day. Occasionally materials may need to be picked up on the following day(s).

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4 COLLECTION STANDARDS LEAVES Leaves, free of limbs and other large debris, are to be raked into piles and deposited within three (3) feet of a curb or street edge prior to collection day. Bagged leaves cannot be collected. Leaf piles shall not block sidewalks, streets or drainage facilities. Only leaves gathered from a property within the Village will be collected. Relocate vehicles on collection day. BRUSH AND TREE LIMBS Brush and tree limbs are to be placed in distinct piles within three (3) feet of a curb or street edge prior to collection day. Limbs shall be no longer than five (5) feet in length with a diameter no greater than eight (8) inches. Brush and tree limb piles shall not block sidewalks, streets or drainage facilities. Only brush and tree limbs gathered from a property within the Village will be collected. Relocate vehicles on collection day.

5 ALTERNATIVES Illinois State law prohibits landscape waste from being disposed of in Illinois landfills. Residents are encouraged to recycle landscape waste whenever possible. COMPOSTING/MULCHING Composting is one recycling method that turns organic yard waste into a natural soil additive rich in nutrients. Small, compost piles for residential properties may be easily constructed or premade compost bins can be used to create quality compost for your yard in three to six months. Grass clippings will decompose after mowing in a few days, even without a mulching mower. Clippings return nutrients back to the yard as an added benefit. For more information on how to compost your yard waste, please visit: DROP-OFF FACILITY Landscape Recycling Center 1210 East University Urbana, IL (217)