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News and other stuff...
Fall Leaf Collection
NEW SCHEDULE CHANGES: Soon leaf collection will be starting throughout the City.
Please take the time and note the week your neighborhood is scheduled for collection. The
Department of Public Works will make every effort to maintain this schedule. However, the
weather may influence the timetable. If this is the case, you will be notified via
Constant Contact and by signage at the entrance to your subdivision or street. You can
sign-up for Constant Contact e-mail notification by visiting our website at
http://www.cityofwixom.com and select the “Signup Email List” option. If you have any
questions, please call the DPW at 248.624.0141.
BE PREPARED: Know your scheduled week! Rake your leaves by the weekend prior
to your scheduled Section. Leaves piled longer than a week may scatter, plug the storm
sewer system, or cause possible traffic hazards.
DIRECTIONS:
Keep leaves free from debris such as branches, rocks, metal, lawn clippings and pet waste.
Also, DO NOT PARK IN THE STREET DURING YOUR ASSIGNED SECTION.
BAG YOUR LEAVES OPTION: Wixom’s Leaf Collection Program is designed to provide
residents with optional bagged leaf collection. You can bag your leaves for Waste
Management’s curbside collection through the end of November. Also, Wixom residents can
drop off leaves and other yard waste “free-of-charge” at the DPW’s compost facility
(2041 Charms Road) until the end of December.
PATIENCE:
Leaf collection takes time. Delays due to weather, the rate at which the leaves fall and
potential emergencies are inevitable. Unless an immediate hazard exists, the DPW will
follow the schedule that ensures systematic coverage.
| Compost/Yard Waste Collection
(Begins 4/1/2009)
The Wixom Department of Public Works has recently
received a number of calls regarding yard waste collection. Please be advised that
Waste Management, the City's refuse collection collector, begins collecting yard waste
on April 1st in accordance with our contract. The following information is
being provided in the event that you may have questions as well.
Yard waste
includes grass, weeds, leaves, shrub and plant clippings, plant materials, twigs, and
small limbs. This material is collected by
Waste Management from the beginning of April through the end of November.
As a reminder, compost/yard
waste material will be collected if placed in a 35 gallon (or less) garbage can with
a yard waste sticker affixed to it or if placed in a brown paper compost bag. Grocery bags and any form of plastic garbage bags
are NOT acceptable. The total weight of the brown paper compost bag
and contents must not exceed 40 pounds. Total
weight of metal or plastic containers and contents must not exceed 60 pounds. Yard Waste stickers are supplied by the Department
of Public Works (2041 Charms Road) at no charge.
There is no need to place stickers on the brown paper compost bags. Additionally, bundles of small branches will be
collected and must not exceed 4 feet in length, 6 inches in diameter, and 60 pounds in
weight. No logs, stumps, dirt or rocks will be accepted.
As an alternative use for grass clippings and leaves, keep in mind that home
composting is a great alternative to your curbside yard waste pick-up. Some of the
composting benefits for healthy soils and pollution prevention include:
1. Increases the water-holding capacity of sandy soils.
2. Enhances the permeability of clay soils.
3. Slowly releases nutrients.
4. Improves soil structure.
5. Restores microbial populations.
6. Suppresses certain soil-borne diseases.
7. Prevents soil erosion.
8. Degrades petroleum products, pesticides, and hydrocarbons
in contaminated soils.
9. Binds heavy metals carried by storm water run-off,
helping to product water quality.
*Here's a Secret.....If you have compost waste items that are very large
and cannot get rid of the waste at your home...The DPW yard off Charms Road is open
through the week and mornings on the weekend to accept compost material. This is not
advertised and is for the residents of Wixom.
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If you have any
other questions, please feel free to contact the Department of Public Works at
248.624.0141
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of Wixom Website!
Crossroads
Newsletter
City Laws and Ordinances
Parking:
While it is against the law to overhang the
road. It is also illegal to block the sidewalk...be considerate and park legally.
ðOUR BOARD FOR 2006/2007!
ðWEXFORD FROM THE AIR
ðTAKE INTEREST IN YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD! VOLUNTEER!
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Wixom Farmers Market
Last Day: Thurs. Oct. 29
Time: 3-6 pm
Where: Corner of Pontiac Trail & Old
Wixom Rd
As the market season winds down, you will find 5 to 8
Farmers onsite bringing the best of the fall harvest to you! In addition, kids can trick or treat at each market station as well as
make a Halloween craft!
Boat and RV Reminder: While the Board accepts
the fact that boats and trailers are part of our summer fun and enjoyment, it is still not
permissible to store recreational toys and vehicles in your driveway. We are all
aware that boats, trailers and other toys will be parked for cleaning, servicing and short
term storage...but don't put your neighbors in the position where they have to complain.
Parking your
Vehicles:
It is illegal to
overhang the sidewalk and
it is illegal to overhang the
street...
if your vehicles don't fit in the drive...park them on the street!
Paying your Dues: 2009 is going to be difficult for all of us.
Payment of your Homeowners Association dues is your responsibility...please don't
simply ignore the notices that you are sent...call one of the board members to arrange for
a payment schedule. Those of us who pay dues on time benefit the whole by making our
sub more attractive and preventing further devaluation of home. |
