Kentwood leaf and brush drop-off

A sign at the City of Kentwood Department of Public Works as the city’s fall leaf and brush drop-off programs returns in April. (City of Kentwood)

By WKTV Staff

The City of Kentwood has announced it will resume its brush and leaf drop-off services beginning Saturday, April 2, when residents can drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and grass clippings at the Kentwood Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE.

Drop-off is available noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, through May 27.

The services are available to Kentwood residents only and proof of residency is required, according to the announcement. Materials that cannot be accepted include trash, paper and plastic bags, dirt, concrete, asphalt, tires, rocks, stones, construction materials, glass and metal.

A past pile at the City of Kentwood Department of Public Works as the city’s fall leaf and brush drop-off programs returns in April. (City of Kentwood)

“This winter’s high winds and heavy snow have left behind tree debris that, if unchecked, can clog our roadways and storm drains,” Public Works Director Chad Griffin said in supplied material. “The City of Kentwood’s brush and leaf drop-off services provide residents with an easy and convenient way to clean up their yards and help keep our community’s infrastructure running smoothly.”

In addition to making yard maintenance easier, leaf and brush drop-off services also help residents stay in compliance with city ordinances, according to the city announcement. The accumulation of leaves and debris on a property or in the right-of-way is prohibited in the City of Kentwood, as well as burning leaves and brush.

More information about the City’s brush and leaf drop-off services is available at kentwood.us/BrushLeafDropOff.

A past pile of leaves at the City of Kentwood Department of Public Works as the city’s fall leaf and brush drop-off programs returns later this month. (City of Kentwood)

By WKTV Staff

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As the City of Kentwood’s fall leaf and brush drop-off programs returns later this month, the Kentwood Department of Public Works continues its work to recycle much of what is dropped off by working with local businesses.

“The city works with landscaping and disposal companies to haul the leaves and brush away, which the contractors then use for composting and other recycled uses,” according to a statement from the pubic works department.

Starting Monday, Oct. 18, residents may drop off loose leaves, brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs and grass clippings at the Kentwood Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE.

A past pile at the City of Kentwood Department of Public Works as the city’s fall leaf and brush drop-off programs returns later this month. (City of Kentwood)

The drop-off services provide residents with a convenient way to keep their yards clear of leaves and debris, according to the statement. The accumulation of leaves and debris on a property or in the right-of-way is prohibited in the City of Kentwood, as is burning leaves and brush.

“We look forward to helping residents with their fall yard cleanup and making sure our roadways and storm drains remain clear of leaves and other tree debris this season,” Jim Wolford, Department of Public Works supervisor, said in supplied material. “The City of Kentwood is pleased to offer these services to our community in the spring and fall each year.”

Drop-off is available noon-8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon-6 p.m., Sundays, through Dec. 5.

The services are available to Kentwood residents only, and proof of residency is required. Materials that cannot be accepted include trash, paper and plastic bags, dirt, concrete, asphalt, tires, rocks, stones, construction materials, glass and metal.

After closing for winter in December, both drop-off sites will reopen in the spring.

More information about the City’s leaf and brush drop-off services is available at kentwood.us/BrushLeafDropOff.