City of Ottawa issued the following announcement on March 27.
Commissioner James Less announces the City of Ottawa will open the 2019 Yard and Garden Waste Drop-Off beginning Monday, April 1, 2019.
Ottawa residents may bring leaves, small twigs/branches (2" in diameter or less), garden waste and vegetation to the dumpsters located in the 400 block of West Jackson Street near the railroad tracks at Walnut Street.
THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY TO THIS PROGRAM
•Dumping will be allowed seven days a week, DAWN TO DUSK ONLY.
•Residents MUST perform their own unloading.
•Biodegradable paper bags ARE ALLOWED.
•NO plastic bags, lumber, metal, newspapers or garbage of any kind is allowed.
•NO commercial lawn or landscaping business is allowed to use this site.
When dumpsters are full, DO NOT leave items loose on the ground. You may return with items after dumpsters have been emptied. As a suggestion, residents are advised to check the status of the dumpsters prior to loading vehicles and driving to the drop-off site.
This site is under 24-hour video surveillance.
The success and continuation of this program depends on the public’s cooperation. Violators may be reported to the ottawa police department at 815-433-2131 for citation.
Original source can be found here.
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