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Board of Aldermen approves monthly winter yard-waste pickups, keeps leaf collection unchanged
Summary
On Oct. 24, 2024, the Board of Aldermen voted to amend the yard waste and lawn debris program, switching weekly November–March pickups to a monthly schedule (first Monday) because of limited staff and low winter set-outs; leaf collection remains unchanged.
On Oct. 24, 2024, the Board of Aldermen voted to amend the city’s yard waste and lawn debris collection policy, changing weekly pickups during November through March to a monthly service scheduled for the first Monday of each month. Alderman Claws moved to adopt the amendment and Alderman Jokers seconded; the chair declared, 'That motion carries.'
The change was advanced by council members who said crews face long routes, crews typically run with two people per truck and winter set-outs are minimal. An alderman summarized the operational reasoning as: 'Instead of a weekly program from November through March, they're requesting to have a monthly pickup.' Another council member described the proposed timing as 'First Monday of the month.'
Council members clarified that this amendment applies to the city’s yard waste and lawn debris program — items such as bagged lawn debris, twigs and similar yard material — and is distinct from the city’s leaf pickup, which 'will still be same,' according to a city representative during discussion. A councillor asked explicitly whether 'twigs and things of that nature' were included; the response was that they are part of the same program.
The motion to accept the amended yard waste and lawn debris policy was put by Alderman Claws and seconded by Alderman Jokers. The board voted by voice; one speaker said 'I oppose' during the vote, but the transcript does not include a roll-call or numerical tally. The chair declared the motion adopted.
After taking the yard-waste action, the board moved to adjourn. Alderman Kreutz moved to adjourn and a second was recorded; the board voted in favor and the meeting was ended with a note that members would 'be back at 7.'
The transcript does not list a formal ordinance number, resolution number or a detailed implementation timetable beyond the monthly schedule and does not specify whether the change requires additional staff, budget adjustments or public notice beyond the meeting action.
