Here is a memo from Henderson’s Department of Public Works outlining changes in sanitation service that will occur with the beginning of the new fiscal year on July 1, 2008:
Effective Monday June 30, 2008 there will be several changes made to the collection of your garbage by the City of Henderson Public Works Department per City Codes Section 17-3, 17-4 and 17-5. In an effort to keep you informed this letter is being distributed to each citizen receiving sanitation service from the City.
Your pick up days will change from twice weekly to once weekly. Pick up will still be back door for each resident.
A schedule is enclosed listing the street name and the day collection will be made. If you do not see the street you live on listed, please call our office and we will make needed corrections to our schedule.
You must have a garbage can(s) (no larger than 33 gallon size). You will be required to purchase additional cans if you have more garbage than one can will hold to handle once weekly pickup.
All cans must have a lid. It is strongly suggested that holes be drilled in the bottom of cans to drain rainwater from the cans. This will ensure that garbage is removed, if the can is full of water, garbage may be left until water is removed.
All garbage must be in bags. All bags of garbage must be located inside cans. The pullers can not pick up bags left on the ground
There is a $50.00 civil penalty assessed on utility bills against each resident not having an approved garbage can(s) and service may be discontinued until a can is in place. Civil Penalty Notification will be mailed to residents in violation and residents will be given ten (10) days to purchase a garbage can and notify the Public Works office of purchase.
Cans must be located away from dogs. If your cans are inside a fence with dogs, bring the cans outside fenced area. Garbage cans must be far enough away from fenced area as to prevent the possibility of employees being bitten.
Schedules have been adjusted for 12 holidays recognized by the City. A revised holiday schedule and scheduled pick up days is enclosed.
YARD DEBRIS — Limbs must be less than 4 feet long. Grass clippings and loose yard debris may be placed in containers but bags are prohibited. Leaves are to be raked to the curb (not in the street) and will be collected bi-weekly with the leaf machine from October 15 to January 15. Other times must be scheduled with our office. All debris over 200 pounds will incur a $75.00 charge added to the utility bill. This debris can not be mixed with trash or household debris. A charge of $75.00 minimum added to the utility bill will be incurred if City staff has to separate prior to pick up. The City does not pick up stumps or root balls.
HOUSEHOLD TRASH — Will be collected from curbside on a weekly schedule. Please contact our office to schedule a pick up. Boxes, cartons and crates must be broken down prior to pick up. Please contact our office to schedule a pick up if large abandoned furniture is being left at the curb.
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS — These materials will be picked up by the City for a fee of $300.00 minimum added to the utility bill no minimum weight. Please contact our office to schedule pick up of this debris.
APPLIANCES — Currently the City has an outside person that picks up appliances weekly free of charge to City residents. Please call our office to have your appliance added to the pick up list. Should you wish the City to pick up the appliance and not wait for the outside person, a charge of $15.00 will be added to the utility bill for the pick up.
RECYCLE –
Every effort is being made by the Public Works Department to assure a successful transition on June 30, 2008. We ask each resident to please be patient. At the same time we want each resident to be assured the Sanitation Division staff is here to help with any problem encountered.
Please feel free to contact Linda Leyen, Public Works Director or Shay Bennett, Public Works Administrative Secretary Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.