City will help you get rid of your leaves
Friday, September 19, 2008 10:54 AM PDT
By The Daily News
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E-mail this articleAutumn leaves are starting to appear, and the City of Longview is issuing its fall reminder that only leaves from city-maintained trees may be placed in the street for pickup.
Pickup will take place from October through January. The city composts the leaves.
City Street Supervisor Rick Chinchen asks citizens to follow these guidelines for leaf disposal:
n Place only leaves from city-maintained trees in the streets. Yard debris is the property owner’s responsibility. Leaves from privately owned trees can be taken to the Cowlitz County Landfill free from Oct. 1 through April 15.
n Place leaves in rows about one foot from the curb to allow for drainage. This also makes it easier for the street sweeper to pick them up.
n Do not put branches or sticks in leaf piles to avoid damaging the sweeper.
n Be patient. Leaf pick up is on a structured schedule and will be done up as soon
as possible.
Call 442-5620 if you have questions or want leaves delivered for composting.
justice4all wrote on Sep 19, 2008 11:37 AM:
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