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IMPORTANT NOTICE – LEAF REMOVAL FOR 2015
Every household will be receiving a flyer in the mail with 2015 leaf collection information. If you would like to print the flyer for your reference Click Here
LEAF COLLECTION BEGINS October 19, 2015.
Last year the Village of Ridgewood implemented a pilot program to outsource a portion of our leaf removal service. After reviewing and evaluating input that was provided by you regarding the success of this change, we again will be using the services of a third party contractor in Area B. The combined effort of the Village staff and this contractor will enforce our continuing commitment to improve your Village services.
In accordance with last years’ schedule, residents in Area B will remain the same with the exception of the following streets which will now be considered “Area D” for leaf season only.
Beechwood Rd. Unadilla Rd.
Carlton Terr. Valley View Ave.
Elm Ct. Waiku Rd.
Kemah Rd. Wastena Terr.
N. Monroe St. (house #108 – 412) Windsor Terr.
Palmer Ct. Woodland Ave. (house #116 – #223)
Sheridan Terr.
2015 DATES for collection are as follows:
Area A Area B Area C Area D
Oct. 19 – 22 Oct. 21 – 27 Oct. 23 – 28 Oct. 29 – Nov. 4
Nov. 5 – 10 Nov. 9 – 13 Nov. 12 – 18 Nov. 19 – 25
Nov. 30 – Dec. 3 Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 Dec. 7 – 11 Dec. 14 – 18
Dec. 14 – 18
Leaves must be placed directly in the street no more than 7 days prior to your scheduled pick up date. Please have your leaves in the street on the first day scheduled for collection. If you employ the services of a landscaper communicate these dates to them. No brush will be collected during leaf season. You may continue to bring leaves as well as brush to the Recycling Center. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Leaves can also be placed in paper biodegradable bags. Bags will be available at the Recycling Center on a first come, first serve basis. When using bags please place them on the curb area and they will be collected separately.
The most vocal comment heard from residents last year was on properties who did not comply with the schedule. Therefore enforcement will be vital to the Village’s success to improve this service. An enforcement agent will issue a summons to those that violate these guidelines.
As weather is a key component to this operation, if changes become necessary it will be posted on the Village of Ridgewood website. In addition you are encouraged to sign up for e-mail notifications via the Village website and to share this information with your neighbors. As a reminder, use caution when our leaf removal crews are on your block. When possible please take an alternate route to ensure the safety of all. Should you have any questions, please call the Street Division at (201) 670-5585.
Our motto is – “Leave” no leaf behind!
Thank you for your continued cooperation.
This is all very well, but the reality of how people get this done, regardless of whether it’s done by the homeowner or a landscaping service, is that all the lawn leaves will be blown/raked into the curb as per the schedules of that person/landscaper, regardless of what the directions say about dates.
Get working boys Roberta’s raise depends on it.
I think it would be helpful if the village sent this to licensed contractors, in addition to homeowners. In order – a warning, a ticket, then publication of addresses (as done by this blog for water violations) will have an effect.
I have a large piece of property with many tress . . . I bag mine and bring them over to the recycling center. The staff are the Recycling Center are the most wonderful men. It’s so much easier than putting them out at the street.
Isn’t it starting too early?
Yes they are starting early they need to cover up more concrete that has been dumped at the leaf site.
I wish Roberta would come up with a perky little name for every routine undertaking. Oh, I have an idea! She can hire a friend into a full time job with benefits, give the job a title Confidential Cute Name Maker, and then in a few months change the code to include the position on the organizational chart..