City Announces Brush Collection Rules For Berkley Residents

The Department of Public Works announced that the city of Berkley will work with a forestry contractor to collect brush - Christmas trees and wreathes this time of year - at no additional cost. Residents are asked to adhere to the following guidelines in discarding limbs and branches:

• Place tree limbs that are 1” to 4” in diameter, between 4-10 feet long, at the curb in a neat pile with the cut ends facing one direction.
• Branches under 4' long and less than 1" thick may be placed in paper yard waste bags or trash can labeled with a "Compost" sticker. Check city website for compost pickup dates and requirements.
• Stumps, roots, and logs will not be taken.
• Christmas trees can be placed at the curb for collection by DPW staff. Please remove all decorations, metal, plastic and string.

The city wants people to be mindful that the service is for residents, not for commercial business. “This service is for residents trimming their own trees,” the announcement stated. “Contractors are responsible for removing all debris related to commercial tree removal or trimming services.” For more information, call the Public Works Department at (248) 658-3490.

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