Department of Public Works
Water or Sewer Problems?
If you believe you have a sewer plug, call the DPW immediately. The DPW will check the main and possibly save you the expense of calling a plumber. If you develop a water or sewer problem after normal working hours and you believe it may be a problem with the City’s line(s), please call 696-1330. Be prepared to write down the pager # of the DPW personnel on duty. Call the pager # and enter the telephone number where you can be reached. Your call should be returned immediately.
Preferred Waste Hauler Information
The City has an Preferred Waste Hauler Agreement with Duncan Disposal to provide curbside trash collection and curbside recyclingfor residental customers. Residents are not required to contract with Duncan Disposal, however the City requires Duncan to be licensed and insured and accountable for the service they provide. Their rates are extremely competitive and their service has been stellar. You may call Duncan Disposal at 616-363-4999 for information or visit their website for more information. Duncan offers “per bag” rates (bags available at City Hall) or cart rates.
On January 10, 2008 Council approved a non-exclusive, preferred waste hauler contract with Duncan Disposal. The agreement phased out the City’s role in collecting lawn waste from residents. That means you are no longer required to use paper bags printed with the City’s logo. Residents now have several options for lawn waste collection:
- Continue using paper bags. You must make arrangements with Duncan Disposal (363-4999) for collection. If you are not a Duncan customer, you need to become a Duncan customer or make arrangements with your current carrier for collection.
- Sign up for a yard waste cart. You can do this by contacting Duncan Disposal or www.duncandisposalservice.com.
- Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the most current information on your basic questions.
Brush Chipping & Leaf Collection
Each April, the City chips brush on the last Monday of every month through September. We do not chip brush for tree removals or lot clearing; please contact a local tree service. Brush should be stacked neatly with the cut end facing the street (no vines or shrubs).
Fall leaf pick-up begins in October and will continue until November 25th or until our first snowfall, whichever comes first. Residents should rake their leaves to the curb and wet them down (if possible) to prevent them from blowing away. The DPW crews make continuous trips through town during the collection period. Staff shortages during deer season may cause delays for a day or two, but leaves will be collected as quickly as possible.
Mulch and bark from chipping and leaf vacuuming is available to City residents during the spring and summer months. Please call 696-1330 x 108 to make arrangements to pick up the free bark and mulch at the City’s composit site located at the end of West Street.
Street Light Outages
Is the street light in front of your house burned out…or flickering? If you notice an outage, please report it to Consumers Energy. They have a convenient on-line form to submit street light outages; you can also call their toll free number 800-477-5050. Lets keep our neighborhoods safe and well lit!
High Water Bill?
A running toilet or dripping faucet can waste a tremendous amount of water. If you suspect a leak, contact us immediately 696-1330 x 108. While we do not credit for leaks, we can offer suggestions to pinpoint the location. Homeowners should repair the leak(s) as soon as possible to avoid high water bills. If the leak occurs between the shut-off valve (usually at the street) and the building, the leak is the responsibilty of the homeowner. If you suspect a leak in the main public water line, the repair will be performed by the City.
Storm Drains
Storm drains and ditches lead directly to our creeks and rivers. Any motor oil, pet waste, leaves, grass clippings or run-off enters the drains and into surface water without being treated. In addition, over-fertilizing your lawn causes chemicals to wash into our watershed. Never over-fertilize your lawn or dump anything into a storm drain or into a ditch.
Public Notice
The MDEQ proposes to reissue a discharge permit authorization for a wastewater discharge to the ground or groundwater pursuant to Rule 2218. Please view the public notice or discharge permit for complete details.
Water Quality Report – 2009
The 2009 Water Quality Report is now available in PDF format. For more information, please contact Jerry Hall at 696-1330 x 108.
DPW Crew
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