The City of Glendale, Wisconsin

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The City of Glendale is conducting its annual water main flushing program 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 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.

Burning Leaves, Yard Waste, Etc. Prohibited!

Glendale Ordinance 5-2-7 (g) prohibits the burning of leaves, brush, wood, yard waste, and other vegetative debris.

Open fires can be a significant source of pollution. According to the Wall Street Journal, a single pit can, in one evening, emit as much fine-particulate pollution as "one heavy-duty diesel truck driving 564 miles." Bring your leaves to the edge of the street for collection.

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.

Brush and Yard Waste Collection

The Department of Public Works would like to remind residents NOT to rake leaves or yard waste to the curb. 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.

How can Residents Dispose of Tree Branches and Logs Greater than 4" in Diameter?

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

How Can Residents Dispose of Stumps?

Hire a private tree contractor to grind the stump

For more information, please refer to the City's website regarding brush and yard waste.

Benefits of Cleaning Your Storm Drain

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

Per City of Glendale Ordinance 8-3-6, all garbage carts shall be placed at the curbside collection point only after 4:00 PM on the evening prior to the regular collection time. All refuse carts must be removed from the curbside collection point within twenty-four (24) hours after the regular collection time.

North Shore Library Virtual Programs
| August 2021 |

The North Shore Library will be hosting a combination of in-person outdoor events and virtual events this summer. Links to join virtual Zoom events will be available at: http://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/.

Summer Reading
https://northshorelibrary.beanstack.org
The last day to track your reading and earn prizes is Friday, August 6! We have a reading program for all ages from babies to adults. Stop in at the library or visit our website for more information!

For more information on the virtual programs being held in August 2021, please visit https://www.mcfls.org/northshorelibrary/

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Benefits of Cleaning Your Storm Drain

North Shore Library Virtual Programs| August 2021 |

North Shore Library Virtual Programs
| August 2021 |