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Page Building Permits 2 Snow Removal 2 Winter Parking 2 Sidewalk Maintenance 2 Refuse & Recycling 3 Brush/Leaf Collection 4 Inside this issue: www.cityofmiddleton.us Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Page 1 CITY OF MIDDLETON PUBLIC WORKS & RECYCLING NEWS Fall 2012 Volume 40 What: Clean & Green Middleton When: Sat, October 20, 2012 from 9:00am—1:00pm Where: NEW LOCATION! Nursery Drive at Deming Way in the Airport Rd Park (please approach Nursery Dr from Deming way) Donate to St. Vincent de Paul, Habitat ReStore, Middleton Kiwanis and other local charities: Clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances less than 10 years old, durable medical equip- ment (i.e. crutches, eyeglasses, cell phones, iPods, laptops, digital cameras, books, scrap metal, durable medical equipment ( i.e. crutches, wheelchairs, shower chairs, etc.), eye glasses, books, used and surplus construction materials, fixtures, tools and supplies (visit:www.restoredane.org/donations for details), printer cartridges, cell phones, iPods, digital cameras. Recycle safely for the environment and at NO COST to you: CFLs (no tubes), batteries (for a free-will donation of $1/lb), computers, laptops, servers, print- ers, computer parts, cables, wires, adaptors, and chargers, LCD (thin flat panel) computer moni- tors, UPS units, stereo equipment, VCRs, DVD players, home thermostats, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, CDs, DVDs, diskettes, VHS tapes, household electronics (i.e. micro- waves, vacuums, power tools, toaster ovens, mixers, etc.), scrap metal, gas-powered lawn mowers (must be emptied of gas and oil). Easy flat rate pricing for TVs and CRT (tube) monitor recycling (CASH ONLY): CRT (tube) monitors: Small (up to 19”) - $10 Televisions: Small (up to 13”) Large (over 19”) - $20 Medium (up to 25”) - $10 Large (up to 36”) - $20 Note there will NOT be paper shredding at the October 20th Clean & Green Please check the City website for updated event information: cityofmiddleton.us. Christmas Tree Disposal The City will collect & chip Christmas trees during the months of January & Febru- ary on an as-needed basis. All tinsel, decorations, tree stands etc. must be removed. Trees placed in plastic bags or buried in snow banks will not be collected. Showing the Lakes Some Love…Although some leaves began falling with the drought, it won’t be long until it’s time to start thinking about leaves falling in masse. Remember that leaves in the streets this fall result in green lakes next summer. Leaves or grass clippings in the street can get washed directly to the nearest lake or streams via storm drains when it rains. Even if the leaves never move, rain water running over and through them makes a nutrient-rich tea that’s carried directly to the storm drains promoting algae growth. For more information visit www.myfairlakes.com or call 224-3746 There are easy alternatives to raking: - Use your lawn mower to mulch leaves directly on your lawn - Place them on your vegetable gardens, flowerbeds or around your trees and shrubs to help suppress weeds. - Compost your leaves and use them next year in your gardens Reusable Grocery/Shopping Bags You can make an impact on the environment by using these bags, but just how clean are they? Lab tests found fecal coliforms and bacteria on reusable bags which could lead to viruses. The solution, wash the bags routinely to kill the bacteria and wrap meat and produce in plastic bags. ---PAGE BREAK--- Page 2 Building Permits Residents must obtain permits from the Building Inspector for construction and remodeling projects with a cost estimate over $1,000. Any project that includes improving, altering, converting, repairing, extending or demolishing of a building or structure requires a building permit. Permits are also required for land disturbing, erosion control, storm water, plumbing, heating, electrical, and signs, both temporary and permanent. Signs include banners, flags, balloons, and sandwich boards. Permit applications are available at City Hall and on our 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 any questions relating to obtaining a permit, please call the City of Middleton Building Inspection Department at 821-8370. Sidewalk Obstructions Obstructions in need of edging or trimming include: Vegetation (trees & bushes) hanging over the side- walk, within a height of 10’ above the sidewalk. Grass & weeds that are narrowing the sidewalk surface. The useable width of sidewalks needs to be maintained at a minimum of 48”. Sidewalk obstructions on private property must be re- moved by the property owner. To report an obstruc- tion on private property, please contact Mark Walther, Community Services Director, 824-7347 or [EMAIL REDACTED]. Per City Ordinance, the removal of sidewalk obstructions on City property (terrace areas) needs to be conducted by or approved by the City Forester. Contact the Public Lands Dept. at 821-8360 or [EMAIL REDACTED] to report an obstruction on City property Zoning & Property Information For zoning and other property information, go to the following website: www.accessdane.co.dane.wi.us WINTER PARKING Cold weather and snow will soon be upon us. City of Middleton Ordinances require all motorists to park on the even numbered side of streets one even numbered calendar days, and odd numbered side on odd numbered days, between 1:00am and 7:00 am. (from November 15th thru March 15th). The only exception is if parking is prohibited on one side of the street. SNOW REMOVAL The Middleton Common Council adopted the following ordinance at a regular meeting held on August 21, 2007. “The owner, occupant or person in charge of each building, structure or unoccupied lot in the City fronting or abutting a street shall remove snow and ice from the sidewalk, including handicap ramps adjacent to such building, structure or unoccupied lot as well as from any fire hydrant upon or directly adjacent to the property to a point no higher than four inches below the lowest nozzle. The snow and/or ice must be removed from the entire width of the sidewalk and handicap ramps and from fire hydrants within 24 hours following the end of the snow- fall. If ice cannot be removed immediately, it shall be sprinkled with salt, sand or combination thereof until it can be removed” You can also help by shoveling out your mail box and areas for your trash cans and recycling bins. It is unlawful for resident to plow snow, shovel or throw snow into the street. Recycle Your Holiday Lights! You may drop off your indoor & outdoor holi- day lights for recycling at no cost during the months of November, December & January. 2 Available locations: Ace Hardware...2540 Allen Blvd...[PHONE REDACTED] Wolff Kubly Ace Hardware...6305 Univeristy Ave…[PHONE REDACTED] Questions? Contact Abby Attoun at [PHONE REDACTED] or [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- Refuse & Recycling Update Pellitteri Waste Systems is handling bulk item and appliance pick up. No trash or large items outside of trash carts will be picked up unless prior arrangements have been made. Recycle items may be placed in clear plastic bags for pickup. For more information you can visit their website at www.pellitteri.com or call 257-4285. Page 3 Appliance & Miscellaneous Item Pick-up: 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. Additional fee for appliances containing freon. FREE pick-up for computer equipment! Items not collected: TVs, tires, furniture, water softeners. For pick-up, email: [EMAIL REDACTED] or call Ron at [PHONE REDACTED]. Disposing Household Hazardous Items Dane County Clean Sweep accepts many household hazard- ous items, including paint. Winter Hours: (Jan - April) Tues - Fri 10:00 am - 2:00 pm *special rules & restrictions* Summer Hours: (May - Oct ) Tues - Sat 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Location: 2302 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison (north end) For more information call [PHONE REDACTED] or visit their website at 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 go to our homepage (www.cityofmiddleton.us) select Departments Public Works and click on ‘Garbage and Recycling’. Med Drop 24 hour drop box available in the lobby of the Middleton Police Dept, 7341 Donna Dr. Please empty pills into plastic sealed bags & recycle the pill bottles at home. If you are dropping off liquids or creams, they may remain in the original container, but placed in a sealed bag to avoid spillage. If you choose to use the recycling container next to the MedDrop for pill bottles, it is incumbent on the MedDrop user to remove labels & indentifying information to protect their privacy. For more information, please visit the City’s website at www.cityofmiddleton.us/police/meddrop.htm Winter Garbage & Recycling Cart Placement With winter weather approaching, it’s time to plan for the placement of garbage and recycling carts during the next few months. While many residents can continue to set their carts in their driveway apron, some will want instead to clear snow from the terrace next to the driveway to make carts accessible for the collection trucks. This will be easiest if begun with the first snow fall. When planning for you cart placement, please remember: Place carts with at least 4 feet of clearance on the sides so mechanical arms can get to them. Do not place carts on a snow bank or more than 2 feet behind the curb, or the mechanical arm may not be able to reach. DO NOT PLACE CARTS IN THE STREET, as that presents a hazard to drivers and interferes with parking, gutter drainage, snow plowing and street sweeping. Please also remember that if severe weather prohibits trash and recycling collection, the pick-up day will be delayed by one day for all residential pick-ups during the rest of that week. ---PAGE BREAK--- Brush Collection Schedule Background Information: Curbside brush collection service is provided to residents as a convenience for the maintenance of their property. Ser- vice is not provided for land clearing activities nor will brush be collected from commercial contractors. Collection will be provided once per month from April through November. 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 direction of traffic and avoid conflicts with poles, mailboxes, parked cars, hydrants, and other obstructions. If you live: Place your brush at curb by 7:00 AM On: West of Park St./N. Gammon Rd. & South of University Ave. 1st Monday of the month for collection during that week East of Park St./N. Gammon Rd. & South of University Ave. 2nd Monday of the month for collection during that week West of Allen Blvd. & North of University Ave. 3rd Monday of the month for collection during that week East of Allen Blvd. & North of University Ave. 4th Monday of the month for collection during that week University Ave. Park St. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Monday Monday Monday Monday Allen Blvd. Note: If Monday is a holiday, place brush at curb by 7:00 AM Tuesday morning. Fall Leaf Collection Bulk leaf collection will begin on or around October 1st, and will continue through November, or until it snows. 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 containers will NOT be collected. Leaves may be covered with a tarp or plastic. There is no set schedule for leaf pick-up. Page 4 Residents may drop off yard waste at the MRD site, 5211 CTY Q, 7 days a week. The compost site belongs to Purple Cow Organics and material is not free for the taking. For compost site hours click here: