Welcome to the City's Public Works Department
Steven R Rademacher, Department of Public Works Supervisor
Phone: (989) 224-8944 Ext 229
Fax: (989) 224-2204
E-Mail: srad@ci.saint-johns.mi.us
Emergency 'After Hours' Phone: (989) 224-9192
Public Works Department Services
Brush and Yard Waste Program
AS OF OCTOBER 20, 2007 THE BRUSH PICK UP WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL SPRING OF 2008.
PICKUP SCHEDULE
MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
Section 1 First Week of the Month West of Clinton Ave and North of M21
Section 2 Second Week of the Month East of Clinton Ave and North of M21
Section 3 Third Week of the Month West of Clinton Ave and South of M21
Section 4 Fourth Week of the Month East of Clinton Ave and South of M21
BRUSH-BRANCHES AND LIMBS
The City requests that the brush be put between the curb and sidewalk (not in the street) Saturday or Sunday prior to the brush/chipping crew being in your service area. Citizens placing brush out after the crew has gone through will have to wait until the next scheduled pickup in their area.
Branches must be cut and stacked in lengths that can easily be loaded into the brush chipper. Piles that are in disarray or are improperly stacked will not be picked up. Small piles of sticks should be put into paper yard waste bags for collection.
Brush and limbs from a resident owned tree that has been cut down by a private contractor should be hauled away/chipped by the contractor. Property owners should make arrangements with the private contractor that cuts the tree down to chip and remove all branches.
All City trees located on the right-of-way or between the sidewalk and curb can only be trimmed, removed or replaced by the City or their representative.
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Burning Permit
Ordinance #388 bans outdoor burning of leaves and brush in the City. Outdoor burning may aggravate asthma and other respiratory ailments. Unattended burning piles are a greater risk in the close living quarters of the City. Recreational fires are permitted. Further information is available on the Police and Fire Departments web pages.
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Christmas Tree Collection
The City will pick up your Christmas tree if placed near the curb, within the public right of way but not in the street. Please remove ornamentation, plastic bags and wires.
Trees can also be taken to the Department of Public Works compost area located at 100 North BR US-27. For more information call Steve @ 224-8944 Ext. 229.
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Compost (Free)
Compost from the leaf and yard waste collections is given back to the City residents FREE of charge. Compost is great for your gardens and flower beds. Compost is usually available in the late fall months of each year. Watch for public service announcements on availability of your free compost.
Free Compost for City Residents ~ while supplies last
Available at the Brush and Yard Waste Drop Off Site
1000 North Business US 127
Must load your own containers
Site is open 24/7
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Compost Sites
Compost Drop Off Site
Take leaves and brush to the Department of Public Works,
1000 North US 27.
Please use the Kuntz Drive Entrance. This facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Fire Hydrant (Adopt)
Keep the area around fire hydrants clear of snow and ice so the Fire Department can access the hydrant during a fire emergency.
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Home Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Clinton County offers Home Hazardous Waste Collection in the spring or fall. Please check local newspapers for schedules. Residents desiring to use the service will be required to schedule an appointment to drop off materials. Residents are encouraged to utilize this service to dispose of unwanted waste considered hazardous and not permitted to be placed with the weekly trash. These include but not limited to: pesticides and herbicides; solvents; turpentine; oil-based paints (not latex); rodent baits; poisons and repellents; chemical household cleaners; automotive antifreeze; grease; and automotive batteries.
All items to be disposed of must be in original containers. Unidentified substances cannot be accepted. Leaky items should be placed in a plastic or metal container with a secure top. Containers are limited to five (5) gallons or 40 pounds of weight. Substances must not be mixed together.
The following items cannot be accepted: explosives; radioactive materials (smoke detectors); motor oils; or pressurized tanks (fire extinguishers, LP tanks). Latex paints are not considered hazardous waste and cannot be accepted. The program is available to Clinton County residents. Identification will be required at the drop-off site. No commercial waste will be accepted. No fee is assessed for this service.
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Household Refuse Pick Up
The City provides weekly residential refuse disposal through one licensed hauler. Please know for the health, safety and welfare of the community use of the green bag system is mandatory. Residents cannot contract with private haulers for residential collection.
PICKUP SCHEDULE
Household refuse is collected on:
Wednesday for those North of M-21
Wednesday for those East of US-27
Friday for the balance of the City
HOUSEHOLD REFUSE
Household refuse must be put in the City green bags. There are two sizes available:
Large: $1.60 each or $16.00 for a package of 10
Small: $1.20 each or $12.00 for a package of 10
Packages are available at:
Country Store
Endzone Party Store
Gill-Roy’s Hardware
Kroger
Walgreen's
WalMart
You may also obtain refuse bags by the package or individually at City Offices.
The green bags must contain household refuse only, weigh no more than 50 pounds and be curbside prior to 7:00 AM on collection day
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Household and Recycle Holiday Schedule
Normally, household refuse and recyclables collection will be delayed by one day (unless holiday falls on the weekend) following these holidays:
*New Years Day *Memorial Day
*Fourth of July *Thanksgiving Day
*Labor Day *Christmas Day
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Leaf Collection (Annual)
LEAF COLLECTION
The City asks your cooperation during the fall leaf collection program. The program is designed to be "friendlier to the environment" and safer traveling for our residents. The program offers curb side collection for bagged leaves. The schedule will be published on the Website, on the access channel and in the local newspaper.
Bagged leaves will be picked up daily during the annual leaf collection period. For curb side pick up all leaves must be placed in paper yard waste bags. Plastic bags will not be picked up. All bags must be placed at the curb in front of your house, not in the street.
The program allows the City to mail post cards redeemable for five (5) free yard waste bags. The post cards are redeemable at Briggs Public Library and the Public Works Department. Please follow the instructions on the post card.
If you prefer not to bag, you may bring loose leaves to the compost site located at the Public Works Department, 1000 North US-127 BR. Use the Kuntz Drive access. The site is open twenty-four (24) hours a day/seven (7) days a week.
Regular curbside brush pick up is suspended during leaf collection but residents may still take brush to the compost site.
If you are a senior or physically challenged and are unable to dispose of your leaves as described above please contact City Offices at 224-8944. The City has received pledged support from a number of volunteer organizations to assist in these matters.
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Recycling
SCHEDULE
Recycling is collected on:
Wednesday for those North of M-21
Wednesday for those East of US-27
Friday for the balance of the City
.RECYCLABLES
Recyclables such as corrugated cardboard, glass bottles and jars, steel and aluminum cans and plastic bottles (#1 and #2 HDPE) must be placed in a plastic bin. Put all fiber products in brown paper grocery bags, and then place the grocery bag in the plastic bin. Fiber includes newsprint, junk mail, glossies, phone books and catalogs, etc. Cardboard must be folded or cut into pieces no larger than 2 foot by 2 foot or it will not be picked up. For weekly pick up place the plastic recycling tub at curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day.
Remove lids, rings, caps and all residues from glass jars and bottles before placing in recycle bin.
Recycle only tin, aluminum or steel food and beverage containers. Rinse and remove lids and labels. Flatten cans to save space in the recycle bin.
Recycle all colors of #1 and #2 HDPE plastic (milk and juice containers, laundry containers, butter tubs and water bottles). Rinse and remove caps and rings before placing in recycle bin.
DO NOT RECYCLE
Light bulbs, plate glass or mirrors
Scrap metal, paint, aerosol or automotive cans
Aluminum plates, foil or pie tins
Plastic bags or plastic bottles used for motor oil, anti-freeze or hazardous materials
NOTE: Do not put polystyrene foam in your recycle bin. Polystyrene foam and large cardboard items may be taken anytime to the Lions Club Recycling Center at the corner of East Steel and North Swegles Streets.
Businesses are encouraged to utilize the Lions Club Recycling Center for their recyclables. The curbside recycling service is available for the City’s residential customers only.
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Sidewalks & Hydrants Clear of Snow and Ice
City Code requires all snow and ice to be cleared from sidewalks within twelve (12) hours after precipitation ceases during daylight hours. When snow and ice occurs during nighttime hours, it must be cleared by 6:00 PM the following day. Be careful when removing or having snow removed from your drive. It is against the state statute to deposit snow, ice or slush in the street or on the shoulder of the road. A citation may be issued to individuals violating this code (Motor Vehicle Code P.A. 82 of 1978, 257.677a). Please be courteous to your neighbors, do not push or blow your snow in their yards.
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Sidewalk Replacement Reimbursement
The City will reimburse property owners $1.75 per square foot for sidewalk replacement ($2.25 per square foot if entire block is replaced) and one half the cost to a maximum of $.70 per square foot for sidewalk sections raised. There is also a reimbursement for converting previously unpaved driveway approaches to hard surface. That reimbursement is one half the cost to a maximum of $200.00. Sidewalk and approach construction must meet City Construction Standards. Inspections are required. Work performed without inspections will not be eligible for reimbursement.
For additional information please contact Jeff Stephens (989-224-8944 Ext 281) or Steve Rademacher (989-224-8944 Ext 229)
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Snow and Ice Control Plan
- When a weather event requires snow/ice removal, the Public Services Department shall endeavor to achieve the following:
1. Priority One Streets shall have cleared and passable pavement at all times through plowing and the application of salt.
2. Priority Two Streets shall be plowed, and salt will be applied to selected intersections.
3. Priority Three Streets shall be plowed only, which may result in these streets having a layer of snow and/or ice left in place.
- Public Streets, Alleys and Bike Paths:
- Public Parking Lots and Alleys
1. Priority One Streets--Snow and ice removal is performed to provide cleared and passable pavements at all times on designated streets ( State Trunk lines, M-21 and BRUS-27, are done by Clinton County Road Commission).
2. Priority Two Streets--Plowing is conducted after a snow accumulation of two inches or more in depth following the completion of major streets. Placement of salt at all intersections STOP sign approaches and approaches to major school crossings will be conducted with the snow removal operations or as needed.
3. Priority Three Streets--Plowing is conducted after a snow accumulation of two inches or more in depth during normal working hours. When snowfall accumulation exceeds four inches; overtime operations will be initiated to conduct snow removal following completion of priority one streets and priority two streets.
4. Eight and Ten Foot Wide Bike Paths--Bicycle Paths will be cleared after snow accumulation of two inches or more in depth during normal working hours. Removal of snow will be performed in conjunction with parking lot snow removal operations. Ice control measures are not performed.
Snow and ice removal in the downtown parking lots and alleys is performed by Public Services during the hours of 12:00 AM to 7:00 AM. During the daytime these downtown sites have high volume traffic and the use of the parking lots and street parking makes it very difficult to do an efficient job of snow and ice removal. After an accumulation of three inches of snow , work schedules will be adjusted to have employees perform snow and ice removal into the center of the streets from parking lots, alleys and street parking areas. This snow will be collected and hauled to a specified storage site by the supervisor in charge. If snow accumulation is about six inches, the department will initiate the use of an outside contractor for the purpose of loading and hauling snow from the downtown area to the specified storage is.
- Public Sidewalks
The removal of snow and ice from public sidewalks is the responsibility of the adjacent property owner in accordance with City Ordinance (s) 95.84 (1990 code 4.70 or 95.84 (1990 code 4.71). Privately-owned vehicles intended primarily for travel on public streets and highways shall not be driven on any pedestrian path sidewalks/brick pavers for the purpose of snow removal.
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Snow Emergencies
Snow and ice control procedures shall be carried out by the Public Services Department as described herein. However, should a severe snow storm occur, once declared a "SNOW EMERGENCY", the Water, Wastewater and Public Works personnel will be notified to stand by and direct their assistance to a designated "Supervisor in Charge". This individual shall coordinate all snow removal tasks utilizing all available manpower and equipment to accomplish necessary snow removal operations with the following priority:
1. Public street system - priority one, then priority two, then priority three streets
2. Downtown parking lots and public owned alleys
3. Public Safety Buildings: (Police and Fire)a. Wastewater Treatment Facility and Lift Stations
b. Water Department and Well Sites
c. Briggs Public Library
d. Depot4. Designated Public Walkways/Bike Paths
Other--personnel will be allowed to work a maximum of 16 continuous hours, after which they must have 8 hours of rest before they may return to work. Director or Supervisor in charge will call in additional personnel from other departments and if needed, outside contractual services to assist in the removal of snow and ice until snow emergency has been abated.
Once completed, the "Supervisor in Charge" will declare the snow emergency abated and all other snow and ice control measures shall be carried out as identified herein.
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Snow Crews
City crews work long hours after a heavy snowfall to clear the streets and City parking lots as quickly as possible. Please move vehicles off City streets and out of City parking lots as snow removal equipment does not maneuver easily around smaller vehicles. Be aware that loaders clearing snow from the streets need room to operate and may back up unexpectedly.
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Spring Cleanup
The annual City Spring Cleanup offers the opportunity to dispose of large, bulky items such as furniture, appliances, water heaters, mattresses, etc. Odd pieces of lumber will be taken if the pieces are not over four feet in length and neatly stacked and bundled. Carpeting must be bundled in lengths of less than six feet.
Please bag, box or bundle your items when possible. Limit said box, bag or bundle to 50 pounds of weight. The bagging, boxing or bundling of items will provide quicker, more efficient service. The weight limitation of 50 pounds helps the safety factor for the contractor.
ITEMS EXCLUDED from the Spring Cleanup include:
Household refuse or yard waste--automobile components--batteries--concrete--stumps--bricks, blocks or stones--dirt piles--building materials from major household repairs, alterations or new construction--demolition materials--drums--liquids and hazardous waste.
The City also sponsors a home hazardous waste collection either in the spring or fall. Watch the Web, access channel and local newspapers for information.
Latex paints will not be collected during the Spring Cleanup or as part of the home hazardous waste collection. Latex paints can be dried out (kitty litter or sawdust works well) and placed in the weekly household refuse (green bag) for collection. Make sure paint is dry before placing in the green bag for collection.
During other times of the year, bulky items must be taken to or picked up by private contractors.
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Yard Waste Collection
Collection Schedule for Bagged Yard Waste:
Monday -- South of M-21 and West of US-27
Tuesday - North of M-21 and Everything East of US-27
Yard waste, including grass clippings, yard and garden vegetation, small sticks and leaves must be put in biodegradable paper yard waste bags.
Only biodegradable paper yard waste bags will be collected. Plastic bags will not be collected.
Debris raked into piles in the street or to the curb will not be picked up. All yard waste must be properly bagged fro collection and must not be overfilled.
The City will not pick up any stumps, logs, construction debris, concrete, rocks, stones or animal waste.
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