Oak Ridge fall leaf pickup program enters second week
The second week of the Oak Ridge leaf pickup program begins Monday.
The pickup is coordinated by Waste Connections of Tennessee.
Collection efforts will follow the proposed schedule as closely as possible.
"Please note that the proposed schedule is a general guide and can vary considerably from the actual schedule due to weather conditions, resident participation, and the amount of leaves needed to be picked up," the city news release stated.
The city issued the following guidelines which it stated will help make the leaf pickup process easier for Waste Connections crews and homeowners.
Residents should place their leaves near, but not beyond the curb. Leaves must not be placed on the sidewalk or in the street, parking spaces, on water meters, or drainage ditches due to posing a pedestrian or traffic hazard and possibly clogging the storm drains. Hazards that are created by improperly placed leaves will be removed by the city at the resident's expense.
Leaves must be free of tree branches and twigs as these can cause the leaf vacuums to clog; therefore, delaying the pickup schedule. Because of their impact on production, leaf piles found to contain these items will not be picked up.
All leaves must be placed outside fenced areas. If there is no other location on your property to rake your leaves, rake them to the end or side of your driveway. Leaves may also be placed in plastic bags and will be picked up at the curb during the scheduled program.
Only leaves will be collected during this program.
At the completion of the day, a final drive through of each daily specified route will be done to verify and ensure that all leaves are collected during that time. Delays may occur due to unforeseen weather conditions and level of resident participation.
"We appreciate resident patience should your leaves not be picked up on your specified day. Streets will be swept approximately two weeks after leaves are picked up in each designated area," the news release stated.
For more information, contact Waste Connections of Tennessee at (865) 482-3656.
Week 2: Nov. 29-Dec. 3
Monday, Nov. 29 — West Outer Drive from Nebraska Road to Montana Avenue; Wimberly Lane
Tuesday, Nov. 30 — Nebraska Avenue and side streets; Normandy Drive; Newridge Drive; Newell Lane; Norway Lane
Wednesday, Dec. 1 — Netherland Road and side streets; Newport Drive and side streets; New Bedford Lane; Nantucket Way
Thursday, Dec. 2 — West Outer Drive from Montana Avenue to Morningside Drive; Wendover Circle and side streets; Wood Ridge Lane; Willow Lane
Friday, Dec. 3 — Catchup day
This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge fall leaf pickup program begins Monday, Nov. 22
