Parks & Recreation News
Friday, May 2, 2008FREE BRUSH DROP-OFF AVAILABLE SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY
LAWRENCE – Due to the tree damage created from the late night’s storm, the City of Lawrence’s brush drop-off site operated jointly by the Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, through Monday, May 5. There will be no charge for drop off during this period.
The brush drop-off location is headquartered at 1420 E. 11th St. and accepts all wood debris, tree limbs and brush from citizen’s private property. No leaves or trash are accepted at the location. The limbs will be chipped and used as mulch throughout the City.
The brush drop-off area is normally open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, mid-April through mid-November. A charge of $3 per pick up load is normally assessed, but is free through Monday.
Private tree materials not taken to the drop-off site need to be properly bundled for City refuse collection during weekly pick up. Materials need to be bundled and placed with trash for removal. It will then be taken to the landfill. Bundles for refuse pick up should not exceed 5 feet in length, 18 inches in diameter or 65 pounds per bundle.
For more information, contact the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department at 785-832-3450.
Prepared by Roger Steinbrock, 785-832-3458
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