The City of Glendale, Wisconsin

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Who’s that knocking on your door? It could be a salesperson. Yes, there are companies that go door-to-door to offer their services, but how do you ensure they are who they say they are?
 
Door-to-door salespersons must present an identification card and a copy of the City permit to the occupant or owner of a home, if asked. No direct seller or solicitor shall initially engage in business without first receiving a permit. However, vendors can contact

current customers without a permit as long as an identification card is provided. If a potential salesperson refuses to show an identification card, the police non-emergency number should be contacted at (414) 351-9900.

Brush and Yard Waste

The Department of Public Works would like to remind residents NOT to rake leaves or yard waste to the curb in the Spring. Yard waste and leaves will be collected as part of the Brush & Yard Waste Program. 

• Residents can place no more than three (3) cubic yards of Yard Waste at the curb for pick-up. The Yard Waste collection program is not a tree removal service.
• All Yard Waste must be placed in sturdy paper bags suitable for containing Yard Waste or in other suitable containers clearly marked “YARD WASTE,” excluding carts or plastic bags. The weight of each container must not exceed fifty (50) pounds. If Yard Waste is not placed in a suitable container, the branches shall be tied in a bundle weighing not more than fifty (50) pounds.
• NO GRASS CLIPPINGS will be collected. Residents are encouraged to use mulching mowers or compost their own grass clippings.
• YARD WASTE MIXED WITH TRASH WILL BE REJECTED.
• The following materials WILL NOT be collected: stumps; root systems or parts of roots attached to brush; brush mixed with garden debris; brush generated from site clearing activities; materials resulting from tree pruning or removal at an address other than the collection point; and tree branches greater than 4" in diameter and 4' in length.
• Yard Waste must be placed at the edge of the road, curb or alley (the same location as garbage pick-up) abutting your property only, not extending onto pavement.  

• Offer to friends and neighbors for firewood
• Put a “Free Wood” sign on the pile (maximum size of sign cannot exceed 4 square feet)
• Contract with a private tree contractor

• Hire a private tree contractor to grind the stump

Cleaning Your Storm Drain

The City of Glendale Public Works Department encourages residents to clean their storm drains due to the many benefits:

• Reduced flooding, particularly to low lying areas
• Reducing icy patches that form from water pouring then freezing
• Avoiding infrastructure damages on the property, highways, sidewalks, basement, cars, piping system and cables.
• Reduce soil erosion. Stagnant water accumulated can make soil muddy leading soil to erode.

Lawns

A friendly reminder that per State Ordinance, lawns, grasses, and weeds may not exceed eight (8) inches in length. Along with this, please refrain from blowing grass into streets. 

Water Main Flushing

The City of Glendale will conduct its annual water main flushing program from April through August of 2021. 

The flushing program is designed to remove natural minerals like iron and calcium that sometimes collect in the bottom of water mains. This operation may cause a temporary discoloration in your water supply. By allowing your water to run for a short period of time, the problem should clear itself. Please be assured, although the water may be discolored, it is safe for human use. 

Any inconvenience should not last more than a day. If problems persist, or for more information, please call the Glendale Water Utility at (414) 228-1719.

If you experience a basement sanitary sewer backup on weekdays between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, call (414) 228-1710. If you experience a backup after hours or on weekends, please call the Glendale Police Department non-emergency number at (414) 228-1753. The Police Department will contact a Public Works employee to investigate the problem. 

Flushables Are Not Always Flushable

What we put down our drains and toilets can negatively impact our environment and put our health at risk. Even items labeled flushable can clog pipes, tangle pumps and result in messy and costly sewer backups. By educating ourselves and each other, we can avoid expensive and dangerous mistakes while improving our sewer system practices. 

There are only two items that we should ever flush human waste and toilet paper. If you cannot avoid purchasing and using items that have been labeled "flushable," throw them away after use rather than putting them into our sewer system. 

If you need to discard hazardous materials such as used motor oil, antifreeze, paint, etc., visit the clean sweep collection site. You can find more information at https://mmsd.com/wat-you-can-do/home-haz-mat-collection. Dispose of unused medicines at the Glendale Police Department Med-Collection Dropbox. 

Learn about EnAct steps to greener living at www.enact.wi.org. 

Questions? Find us on the web at www.mmsd.com or call (414) 272-5100. 

Never Flush

• Baby Wipes, Disinfectant Wipes, Moist Wipes, Etc. 
• Vitamins, Medicines or Other Pharmaceuticals
• Toilet Bowl Scrub Pads
• Swiffer(tm) Products
• Napkins (Paper or Cloths)
• Paper Towels 
• Dental Floss
• Fats, Oils and Greases
• Sanitary Napkins, Tampons, Condoms or Any Non-Organic Materials
• Wash Cloths, Towels, Rags, Underwear or Any Cloth Items
• Band-Aids or Dressings
• Plastic Bags or Wrappers
• Kitty Litter (Even Products Labeled as Flushable)
• Cat Feces, Bagged Dog Feces or Fish Gravel

• Propane and Charcoal grills should only be used outdoors. Never bring an grill into an enclosed space. Doing so can increase your risk for carbon monoxide poisoning and fire.
• Grills should always be placed well away from your home, railings, decks and out from under eaves, overhangs and tree branches. 
• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grilling area. 
• Keep your grill clean by removing grease and fat buildup from the grills and from the tray below the grill. 
• Never leave the grill unattended while lit. 
• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it. 
• There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.
• If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.
• Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
• There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
• When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.
• Never store a hot grill or coals inside of a garage or against a structure. 
• Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles. If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off both the gas tank and the grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.

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