Public Works Department

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Contents 1 Supervisor of Public Works - Charles Stachowski - 262-886-2862 1.1 TRASH PICK UP INFORMATION 1.2 Notice - Notice - Notice - Notice 1.3 Water Utility Notice 1.4 Water & Wastewater 1.5 Quarterly Sanitary Sewer Charges 1.6 Compost/Recycling Site

Supervisor of Public Works - Charles Stachowski - 262-886-2862

News from Department of Public Works

TRASH PICK UP INFORMATION

• YARD WASTE - 4th Monday in April; the 2nd Monday in May; and the 2nd and 4th Mondays in October and November

• BULK ITEMS - 3rd Week of the Month by Appointment Only
• Could take up to 5 days to pick up items

NOTE: If you do not use VEOLIA TRASH CONTAINERS VEOLIA WILL NOT pick up your trash.

Veolia-Trash Pick Up Phone: 262-679-0860

• 2008 Collection Calendar.pdf
• Veolia Trash Container Info.pdf
• Veolia Guide to Recycling.pdf

• 2008 Racine Household Hazardous Waste Site Dates for Sturtevant Residents.pdf
• Items Accepted at the Racine Household Hazardous Waste Site.pdf

• Street Tree Information.pdf
• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Update
  • Don't plant ash trees - consult the Village tree ordinance before planting ANY tree in the village
  • Don't transport firewood out of or into this area
  • Do contact the DNR or the Village Public Works Dept for more information
  • Do visit these web sites for more information:
• Emerald Ash Borer Info
• How to identify Emerald Ash Borer
• Michigan State Emerald Ash Borer Diagnosis

Notice - Notice - Notice - Notice

Please be considerate of your fellow neighbors and residents of Sturtevant this spring and summer.

Take care to prune your trees (7'above sidewalks) and bushes back from the sidewalks.

Keep the Vision Triangle (15') area of corner lots clear - between 3' and 6'.

DO NOT blow the grass or leaves in the street.

• The above items are listed in the Village of Sturtevant ordinances and enforced with citations.

Water Utility Notice

The Sturtevant Water Utility has been sold to the City of Racine. You will get a separate water bill that is to be paid to the City of Racine. However, your sewer bill is to be paid to the Village of Sturtevant. All water concerns should be directed to the City at Racine at 262-636-9185.

Water & Wastewater

• All unpaid sewer and water bills, including all unpaid penalties and interest that have accrued, must be paid to the Village not later than November 1st or else a 10% penalty will be imposed. All delinquent water and sewer bills, including penalties and interest, that have not been paid by November 15th will become a lien on the respective properties and will be collected via the property tax rolls.

Quarterly Sanitary Sewer Charges

All residents will be billed a flat rate of $90.00 per household per quarter for sanitary sewer service. Sanitary sewer bills should be paid to the Village of Sturtevant. Any sanitary sewer questions or comments should be directed to Charlotte at 262-886-7204.

Compost/Recycling Site

Located at the end of 87th Street, north of Durand, will open sometime in April through the third week in November. Weather conditions may affect dates. Open to Village residents only. Open Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The site accepts grass, leaves, brush, branches, and tree stumps. Branches and limbs up to 4" in diameter and 4' in length. Tree stumps MUST not eceed 24" diameter and 4' length. Some bulk items accepted.

NEW IN 2008!!! From June through September the Compost Site will be open Monday and Wednesday from 11:45 AM - 7:15 PM.