Auburn city officials are saying the new curbside pickup schedule is a good update to the program, despite some early trials.
The city is also asking residents to remember newer policies on bagging leaves, which officials say make the process more efficient.
On Nov. 2, Auburn began picking up trash and recyclables Tuesdays through Thursdays. The city previously picked up trash on a five-day schedule.
City crews now dedicate Monday to leaves, grass, brush and other yard waste. In the past, that material was picked up as crews were available.
City Sanitation Supervisor Michael Talbot said late last week that the new program has been “really successful” so far. City officials expected some skips and other early bumps, but Talbot said as people get used to the new schedule, it will get smoother.
“The guys worked really hard,” he said of the Auburn Public Works crews working on the compactors.
The city structured the new schedule to affect as few people as possible, and most of the population has the same trash day as before.
The yard waste regulations also remain the same, requiring residents to place leaves and clippings in separate containers or clear bags, as well as stating that branches can be no bigger than four inches in diameter and four feet long or less.
City Manager Mark Palesh said bagging leaves has been the biggest issue so far, as some people are pushing leaves into the street.
Palesh understands that used to be the way the leaves were picked up, he said. But he asking residents to work with the city and the new policy and keep leaves out of the gutter.
“We have had a lot of good participation,” Palesh said. “It's going to take a while for people to get used to (the changes).”
The new schedule is an attempt to make the pickup process as efficient as possible while utilizing the same amount of public works staff.
The city has distributed brochures that explain the pickup schedule and regulations to all residents. Those who want more information of the city's curbside pickup policy can visit the city of Auburn Web site at http://ci.auburn.ny.us or call the solid waste department at 255-4155.
Staff writer Christopher Caskey can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 282 or christopher.caskey@lee.net.
On Nov. 2, Auburn began picking up trash and recyclables Tuesdays through Thursdays. The city previously picked up trash on a five-day schedule.
City crews now dedicate Monday to leaves, grass, brush and other yard waste. In the past, that material was picked up as crews were available.
City Sanitation Supervisor Michael Talbot said late last week that the new program has been “really successful” so far. City officials expected some skips and other early bumps, but Talbot said as people get used to the new schedule, it will get smoother.
“The guys worked really hard,” he said of the Auburn Public Works crews working on the compactors.
The city structured the new schedule to affect as few people as possible, and most of the population has the same trash day as before.
The yard waste regulations also remain the same, requiring residents to place leaves and clippings in separate containers or clear bags, as well as stating that branches can be no bigger than four inches in diameter and four feet long or less.
City Manager Mark Palesh said bagging leaves has been the biggest issue so far, as some people are pushing leaves into the street.
Palesh understands that used to be the way the leaves were picked up, he said. But he asking residents to work with the city and the new policy and keep leaves out of the gutter.
“We have had a lot of good participation,” Palesh said. “It's going to take a while for people to get used to (the changes).”
The new schedule is an attempt to make the pickup process as efficient as possible while utilizing the same amount of public works staff.
The city has distributed brochures that explain the pickup schedule and regulations to all residents. Those who want more information of the city's curbside pickup policy can visit the city of Auburn Web site at http://ci.auburn.ny.us or call the solid waste department at 255-4155.
Staff writer Christopher Caskey can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 282 or christopher.caskey@lee.net.
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