Fall 2022 Residential Brush and Leaf Collection Schedule and Guidelines
Fall 2022 Residential Brush and Leaf Collection Schedule and Guidelines
Residential Brush Collection
The City of Hillsdale’s Department of Public Services will provide a one-time curbside collection of brush only. This service is offered to its residents only in the month of October.
The City of Hillsdale’s Brush Site on Waterworks Avenue will be open to City residents only for brush drop off only through Nov. 15, 2022. See hours below.
Residents are reminded of the following collection restrictions:
- City crews will collect brush only curbside from each city residence one time only in the month of October.
- Have brush out to the curb by 7 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17, 2022.
- Tree limbs must be stacked with the large end nearest to the curb; only limbs less than eight feet (8’) in length, and up to eight inches (8”) in diameter will be collected.
- No stumps, large trunks, stones or dirt will be picked up at the curb.
- Keep branches and brush piles away from all utility poles, telephone service pedestals, water shut-off valves, fire hydrants, etc...
- Do not place items in the street. This causes additional cleanup problems on the street surface and in storm sewers and may obstruct visibility, or cause traffic-flow problems.
- Do not place brush piles in alleyways. Brush will be picked up from street frontages only.
- Collection is intended for residential scale only and is not intended for commercial properties or those clearing vacant or overgrown land.
- No brush from outside the City is allowed to be placed at the curb.
- City residents only may haul their brush only to the Brush Site on Waterworks Avenue Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday. Proof of residency is required.
- No dumping is permitted after hours.
- Violators of any of these regulations may be ticketed.
Leaf Collection Schedule
The City of Hillsdale’s Department of Public Services will be once again collecting leaves, grass clippings and garden debris from all City streets this fall.
The City has been divided into four (4) sections, based on ward numbers, with each being assigned a specific collection period. Please check the map attached under the “Supporting Documents” section of this webpage for your neighborhood’s collection day. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and is essential for the leaf collection process to be successful. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call the Department of Public Services at (517) 437-6490.
Our collection window will consist of two (2) rounds of collection. Starting with Ward 1, moving into Ward 4, then Ward 3 and Ward 2. This year’s collection will follow last year’s process, with new equipment that requires leaves to be very clean. DPS will not be responsible for damage to any decorations or unapproved plantings in the terrace. Each property owner will be responsible for the immediate removal of any/all material raked/placed into the street before and/or after the collection period.
Residents are reminded of the following collection restrictions:
- Rake leaves as close to the street as possible without placing them into the street.
- Piles are not to be placed out sooner than one week before your 1st scheduled pickup.
- Biodegradable bags are still accepted at the Modern Waste System Transfer Station on West Carleton Road (M-99).
- Piles cannot contain brush/limbs/sticks, trash, construction materials, bricks/blocks/rocks, plastic or biodegradable bags
- Do not pile leaves within two feet (2’) of all fixed objects, such as trees/hydrants/poles/water valves/etc…
- No parking on the street during your designated collection days.
- Do not place leaves, garden waste etc… in alleyways for pickup. Pickup will be from street frontages only.
