URGENT UPDATE: Fall cleanup in Durango is set to begin on September 29, offering residents a crucial opportunity to clear away leaves and tree limbs cluttering their yards. This annual initiative, part of the city’s commitment to maintaining a clean environment, comes just in time as summer winds down.
City workers will conduct pickups on a strict schedule, moving block-by-block and neighborhood-by-neighborhood throughout late September and into October. Residents are urged to prepare now. To ensure your organic matter is collected, place it curbside by the evening before your scheduled pickup day. Remember, once crews have passed through an area, they will not return for additional pickups.
Key guidelines for participation include:
– Only organic materials, such as leaves and tree limbs (up to 8 feet long and 8 inches in diameter), will be accepted.
– Trash and non-organic items will not be collected during this cleanup.
– Use 30-gallon compostable paper leaf bags for leaf storage; plastic bags are strictly prohibited.
In a collaboration with Table to Farm Compost, residents can also request on-demand leaf pickup from September 30 until December 6. This service allows for the composting of collected leaves, promoting sustainability within the community. To utilize this service, sign up at the Table to Farm Compost website, prepare your bags, and leave them curbside for pickup.
The city emphasizes that participants should not seal bags with tape or staples, ensuring a smooth collection process. For further details, residents can visit the city’s dedicated cleanup page at durangoco.gov/346/Spring-and-Fall-Cleanup.
This fall cleanup is not just about tidiness; it’s a chance for residents to engage with their community and contribute to a healthier environment. With limited time to prepare, residents are encouraged to act quickly—mark your calendars and start gathering those leaves!
Stay tuned for more updates as the cleanup progresses, and don’t forget to share this vital information with your neighbors!