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Clean Sweep Clean & Green Middleton Donate to St. Vincent de Paul, Habitat ReStore, Middleton Kiwanis & other local charities: Clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances less than 10 years old, durable medical equip- ment (i.e. crutches, wheelchairs, shower chairs), eyeglasses, cell phones, iPods, laptops, printer cartridges, digital cameras, books, used and surplus construction materials, fixtures, tools and supplies, scrap metal, etc.) Visit : Restore Dane for details. Recycle the following safely for the environment and at no cost to you: CFLs (no tubes), batteries (for a suggested donation of computers, laptops, servers, printers, computer parts, cables, wire, adaptors & chargers, LCD computer monitors, UPS units, stereo equipment, VCRs, DVD players, home thermostats, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, CD/DVD/VHS tapes, household electronics (i.e. microwaves, vacuums, power tools, mixers, etc.), scrap metal, gas-powered lawn mowers (must be emptied of gas & oil). Paper Shredding from 9am—11am ONLY –Provided for free, from Pellitteri Donate mattresses & box spring to 1-800-Got Junk at NO COST to you. CRT (tube) Monitors: Small (up to 19”) - $10 Televisions : Small (up to 13”) - $5 Large (over 19”) - $20 Medium (up to 25”) - $10 Large (up to 27”) - $20 Phone : [PHONE REDACTED] CITY OF MIDDLETON Newly Expanded Recycling list: Paper egg cartons Juice cartons or boxes Pizza boxes (no food ) Plastic bags Metal pots & pans Small metal appliances Small metal plumbing fixtures & pipes Public Works & Recycling News Spring 2013 Volume 41 When: Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 9:00am—1:00pm Where: Nursery Drive at Deming Way in the Airport Rd Business Park Check the City Website for event information What is Clean Sweep? Clean Sweep is a place to bring hazardous household materials such as Oil-Based Paints and Paint-Related Products, Pesticides & Poisons, Household Products Containing Organic Solvents, Ignitables, Aerosols, and Rechargeable Batteries. As of November 1st, 2012, the Clean Sweep Facility located at 2302 Fish Hatchery Road was permanently closed and cannot accept any materials. On May 1st, 2013, the County will be opening a new year round facility located at the Dane County Landfill, 7102 US Hwy 12, Madison, WI 53718, (Beltline12/18 East toward Cam- bridge) across from Yahara Hills Golf Course. Please remember that leaving materials at the site when closed is illegal and can lead to a $2000 forfeiture. For more information visit: or call [PHONE REDACTED] Clean Sweep Hours: Opens May 1st Tuesday - Friday: 7:00am – 3:00pm No loads accepted after 2:45pm-must be unloaded & out by closing. Saturdays : 8:00am – 11:00am No loads accepted after 10:45pm-must be unloaded & out by closing. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays Note: CASH ONLY - No TVs over 27” accepted at Clean & Green Building Permits 2 Sidewalk Policy 2 Planning / Zoning 2 Dog & Bike Licenses 2 Street Tree Recycling 3 Back Flow Valves 3 Refuse & Recycling 3 Leaf & Brush Collection 4 Inside this issue: ---PAGE BREAK--- Residents must obtain permits from the Building Inspector for construction and re- modeling projects with a cost estimate over $1000. Any project that includes improving, altering, converting, repairing, extending, or demolishing of a building or structure re- quires a building permit. Permits are also required for land disturbing, erosion control, storm water, plumbing, heating, electrical, and signs, both temporary & permanent. Signs include banners, flags, balloons, and sandwich boards. Permit applications are available at City Hall and on our City Website. Permits must be obtained before construction begins. Please allow two weeks for processing permit applications. A penalty will be applied for projects started without a proper permit. If you have questions relating to obtaining a permit, please call the City of Middleton Building Inspection Department at 821-8370. Dog License: All City of Middleton residents owning a dog must have their pet licensed. The license year is January 1st through December 31st. You can apply in person at the Administration office in City Hall or by mail. The cost is as follows: Spayed or Neutered -$15.00 Not Spayed or Neutered - $20.00 Dog Park Fees: Annual Fee - $27.00 Senior Disabled - $14.00 Replacement or Additional Dog - $12.00 each Daily Fee - $5 Bike License: FREE Bicycle Licenses are now available online through the Middleton Police Department Website. For more information you can also call the Police Department at: [PHONE REDACTED] Building Permits Dog & Bike Licenses Sidewalk Maintenance & Replacement Policy To learn more about Sidewalk Maintenance & the Replacement Policy visit the City’s Website. There you will find information about: Why we have a sidewalk program Map of the project locations by year Encroachment / obstructions of sidewalk Sidewalk repair vs. sidewalk replacement Preventive maintenance - save money & keep sidewalks safe CITY OF MIDDLETON Outdoor Grilling Ordinance Per Fire Code 10.11.6 for other than one-and two- family dwellings, no hibachi, grill or other similar devices used for cooking, heating, or any other purpose shall be used or kindled on any balcony, under any over- hanging portion, or within 10ft (3 m) of any structure. Page 2 Planning & Zoning Property Information including building and property dimensions, public utility locations, aldermanic districts, parks, streets, public tree inventory and type, zoning and much more can be found on the City GIS Website. ---PAGE BREAK--- Traditionally, trees that have been removed from City property have ended up as wood chips or firewood. Seeking alternative uses, the Middleton Public Lands Dept. had a small number of trees removed last winter sawn into lumber. If you spend time in our City parks you will start to see some exam- ples of what we have been doing with the lumber thus far. The current Lakeview Park project, enhancing fish habitat, is also using these materials. If you would like to learn more about this resource, please call the City Forester, Mark Wegner at 821-8345 For a full description on how to recycle or throw out miscellaneous items, check the City’s updated Trash and Recycling Guide. If you do not have one, please visit the City’s Website. Pellitteri Waste Systems is handling bulk item (i.e. mattresses) and appliance pick up. For more infor- mation you can visit their website at www.pellitteri.com or call 257-4285. Street Tree Recycling Refuse & Recycling Update Backflow Valves damage that is difficult and costly to repair, but they also create health hazards. A good way to protect against sewage backup is to install backflow valves, which are designed to block flow into the house. Valves vary in complexity, tightness of their seals and ease of operation. Flap or check valves, which allow flow reverses, are simpler but they do require cleaning. Changes to home plumbing must be done by a licensed plumber or contractor. Valves should be installed on all pipes that leave the house. If you have questions call 821-8370. In preparation for spring rains and potential flooding, the City of Middleton urges homeowners to consider installing backflow valves. According to FEMA, flood- ing can sometimes cause sewage from sanitary sewer lines to back up into houses through drainpipes. These backups not only cause Garage Sales The City-wide garage sale is May 3 & 4, sponsored by the Middleton Times - Tribune. If you have any questions call 836-1601 Page 3 www.cityofmiddleton.us Appliance & Miscellaneous Item Pick-up FREE pick-up for computer equipment! Items not collected: TVs, tires, furniture, water softeners. For Pick-up : email:guyintheredtruck @hotmail.com or call [PHONE REDACTED] Ron, the Guy in the Truck: Pick up charge of $10 for appliances, grills, exercise equipment, electronics, lawnmowers, bikes and many other unwanted household items. Addi- tional fee for appliances containing Freon. ---PAGE BREAK--- Spring Leaf Collection Bulk leaf collection will resume on or around April 1st, weather permitting, and will continue throughout the month. Leaves must be windrowed along the terrace, but not placed in the street or gutter. Do not pile leaves around trees, posts or mailboxes. Leaves in bags or contain- ers will NOT be collected. Leaves may be covered with a tarp or plastic. LEAVES AND BRUSH MUST BE KEPT IN SEPARATE PILES Brush Collection Schedule Background Information: Curbside brush collection service is provided to residents as a convenience for the maintenance of their property. Service is not provided for land clearing activities nor will brush be collected from commercial contractors. Collection will be provided once a month from April through October. Special collections may be made in response to storm events. Brush Collection does not include yard waste. Brush Collection Rules: Limbs or branches must not exceed 6” in diameter. Remove all metal, roots and dirt. Keep brush segregated from garbage and refuse. Place brush at the curb in an orderly fashion with all butt ends pointing in the di- rection of traffic flow and avoid conflicts with poles, mailboxes, parked cars, hydrants and other obstructions. If you live: Place your brush at the curb by 7:00am on: West of Park St./N. Gammon Rd & South of University Ave. 1st Monday of the Month East of Park St. Gammon Rd & South of University Ave. 2nd Monday of the Month West of Allen Blvd. & North of University Ave. 3rd Monday of the Month East of Allen Blvd. & North of University Ave. 4th Monday of the Month University Ave. Park St. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Monday Monday Monday Monday Allen Blvd. NOTE: Collection is done throughout the week, not necessarily on Monday. If Monday is a holiday, place brush at curb by 7:00am Tuesday. Residents may drop off yard waste at the MRD compost site, 5211 CTY Q. See our website for hours and rules. The site is operat- ed by Purple Cow Organics. Compost material is not available to the public. If you have questions call: [PHONE REDACTED] CITY OF MIDDLETON Page 4