Brush, Leaves, Snow and Yard Waste

BRUSH

Brush collection begins in the spring, and runs through the fall. Public Works employees will chip brush on the first, third, and if applicable fifth, Monday's every month through this time, excluding holidays and inclement weather. Please place brush at the curb with the cut side out, if possible, by 7:00 AM on Monday morning for pickup. Public Works will not dispose of any material generated by contractors hired to to tree trimming or removal. Please see the brush collection calendar below for specific dates.

 

LEAF PICK UP

Please do not place leaves directly in the street or gutter. Rake them into a nice pile in the green space near the curb for Public Works to collect. Leaf collection begins in the fall once the leaves have started falling, and will continue as weather permits through November. Dates are specified on the brush collection calendar every year, which is attached below. Alternatively, consider mulching the leaves into your lawn to provide your grass with nutrients! Read more at the Michigan State University Extension website at https://rb.gy/tylao. 

 

SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCE

The Village of Black Earth ordinance 236-6 regarding snow and ice removal states that it shall be the duty of each owner or occupant of any building or ground in the Village of Black Earth to remove from the sidewalk adjacent to the premises, within 24 hours after the end of any snow, sleet, rain or hail storm, all snow and ice which may have fallen or accumulated thereon during said storm.

Ordinance 236-7 states that property owners are prohibited from allowing any snow, ice, slush or combination thereof to be shoveled, plowed, dumped, pushed or in any manner on a public street, alley sidewalk or thoroughfare in the Village at any time. Be sure to keep fire hydrants and paths to them clear of snow, sleet or ice throughout the winter.

PARKING DURING SNOW EMERGENCIES

Heavy snowstorms may create emergency conditions making it difficult for police, fire, and medical vehicles to safely respond to emergencies. During a snow emergency, no person shall park any vehicle on a street, alley or public parking lot during the period of the snow emergency, or immediately thereafter, until streets, alley or public parking can be cleared of snow.

YARD WASTE

Yard waste consists of grass clippings, flowers, plants, small twigs, weeds, pumpkins, etc. The Village does NOT collect yard waste at the curb. If you have collected yard waste that you'd like to have disposed of, please feel free to take it to the compost area on the North side of the Public Works Department building by the Shoe Box parking lot. This space is open year round, all day long for drop off and is free to the Village residents. If you have questions about the location, or about what may be considered yard waste/compost vs. brush/leaves please feel free to call Public Works or the Village Office for clarification.