Brush & Leaf Pickup Begins Today in Village of Homer
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Today, October 1st, marks the start of brush and leaf pickup by the Village of Homer Department of Public Works (DPW) for residents within the village. Residents are asked to separate their sticks and leaves and to ensure all brush is facing the same direction. This allows the pickup machine to run efficiently. Residents are reminded to not put any brush or leaves in the street but on the grass between the sidewalk and street.
Amnesty Day will also take place later this month on Saturday, October 18th. The DPW site will be open from 8:30am to 3pm on North Fulton Street. Amnesty Day is only open to those who live in the village and ID is required.
As with prior amnesty days, residents will be guided through a one-way system, exiting at the compost entrance at the facility. Only Village of Homer residents are allowed to participate in amnesty day and will be asked for identification proving village residency.
Items that will be accepted will be similar to previous amnesty days and are listed below:
- White goods (stoves, washers, dryers, hot water heaters, etc.)
- Metal wastes
- Lumber or anything made of wood.
- The compost site will also be opened. Any tree wastes, cement blocks and bricks may be able to be dropped off at the compost site.
- It is also noted any item that may contain refrigerant must have a certificate of purging included.
Items not allowed include:
- Tires
- Tv’s
- Microwaves
- Computers
- Batteries
- Garbage
The Village of Homer also reminds residents that no recyclables will be allowed, but will have to go curbside during your weekly trash pickup.
