By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
joanne@wktv.org
The brute force winds that came through West Michigan now has many residents looking for places to discard the yard waste. Fortunately, for those living in cities of Kenwood and Wyoming, they have options.
City of Kentwood
Today, the City of Kentwood reopened its leaf and brush drop-off sites, which will be open through Dec. 18. The purpose is to help residents dispose of fallen leaves and tree debris.
“We’re reopening our drop-off sites to help residents clean up after Saturday’s windstorm as well as accommodate the late leaf drop this year,” Public Works Director Chad Griffin said. “With the warm temperatures expected this week, this is a great opportunity for residents to take care of the leaves, trees and branches that have fallen on their properties.”
Residents may drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and loose grass clippings through Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Kentwood Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE. The drop-off sites are open noon-8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
The service is available to Kentwood residents only. Staff will be on-site checking for proof of residency and appropriate materials. Materials that cannot be accepted include paper and plastic bags, trash, dirt, concrete, asphalt, tires, rocks, stones, construction materials, glass and metal.
Residents may report downed tree limbs and other debris obstructing city streets to the Department of Public Works at 616-554-0817 or 911. Non-emergency street or sidewalk concerns can be reported online at kentwood.us/psr/index.php.
City of Wyoming
The City of Wyoming operates a year round leaf and yard waste disposal site at 2600 Burlingame Ave. SW.
Winter hours for the site are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Thursday. The site is closed on Sunday.
Yard waste should be sorted in leaves and grass piles and brush piles which may include sticks, branches less than eight-fee long, bushes, and stumps less than three-feet in diameter.
The site does not accept leaf bags , plastic bags, sod, rocks, stones, sand, treated wood, fencing, shingles, concrete, asphalt, furniture, carpet, glass, garbage or basically anything that is not naturally grown in a yard.
There is an attendant at the site with residents having to show proof of residency.
Power outages can be reported to Consumers Energy online or by phone at 800-477-5050. In the case of an emergency, such as a downed power line, call 911.
