The City of Marion will be holding their monthly curbside yard waste collection during the week of June 3 – 7, 2013. The City is picking up yard waste once per month through the summer and fall with most collections taking place the first full week of the month.
Curbside pick up for yard waste generally occurs on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day. With limited personnel, this schedule can and will vary depending on weather and amount of yard waste to be collected.
Grass clippings will not be picked up at the curbside. Branches must be bundled and cut in lengths no longer than 5 feet.
Residents are encouraged to drop off grass clippings and yard waste materials, free of charge, to Park Enterprise Construction Co., Inc., located at 560 Barks Rd. W. (between S. Prospect St./Rt. 4 S. and the Barks Rd. overpass).
Requirements for grass and yard waste drop off are:
- Must stop at office or other designated location to verify proof of City residency (Photo ID with address).
- Items being dropped off must be weighed by Park Enterprise employee before materials are discarded.
- Residents using plastic bags are required to remove waste from bags and then discard of plastic bags properly. Paper biodegradable bags are available at most local retail stores.
Call Park Enterprise at 223-7275 for additional information on acceptance program or to verify hours of operation.
For more information call City Sanitation and Streets Department at 740-382-1479.
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