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Ridgewood eyes higher seasonal staffing, yard‑waste disposal increases amid heavy leaf seasons
Summary
Public works officials told the council seasonal staffing for leaf and yard‑waste pickup will rise to reduce overtime and service strain; yard‑waste disposal costs and specialized equipment (windrow/tub grinder) are driving operating increases.
Chris Rudishauser, director of public works and village engineer, and Michael (Mike) Giunta, streets division lead, said the streets, yard‑waste and fleet budgets reflect higher disposal costs and a need for more seasonal workers for leaf collection.
Mike described last year as unusually demanding: crews worked long days and the village relied on pulling staff from other divisions when part‑time help was unavailable. The budget request raises temporary and seasonal pay to attract workers…
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