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Thursday, December 13, 2012 News from the City of Lawrence
(Sent: 2012-12-13 07:49:32)NEWS RELEASE
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Thursday, December 13, 2012 News from the City of Lawrence
1) Curbside collection of yard waste ends for season
2) Christmas “Tree-Cycling” collection dates set
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1) Curbside collection of yard waste ends for season
(Lawrence, Kan.) - Monday, December 17 (weather permitting) will be the last day of separate yard waste collection for the 2012 calendar year. Yard waste collected on Mondays are transported to the City's Wood Recycling and Compost Facility and converted into compost for beneficial use by our citizens and city landscaping needs.
Yard waste collection will resume Monday, March 4, 2013 (weather permitting). During the interim, yard waste will be picked up with your regular household trash.
Alternatives to setting out yard waste for curbside collection are mulch mowing and backyard composting. Backyard composting bins are available for sale to Lawrence residents receiving residential trash service from the City of Lawrence by calling (785) 832-3030. Information on composting and other yard waste management techniques is available at www.LawrenceRecycles.org.
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2) Christmas “Tree-Cycling” collection dates set
(Lawrence, Kan.) - After Christmas, please place your live-cut tree at the curb or alley for collection on Monday, December 31st or Monday, January 7th. The trees will be used for wildlife habitat. Please remove all artificial items including tinsel, lights, and tree stand, and have your tree set out by 6:00 a.m.
For more information, call (785) 832-3030 or visit www.LawrenceRecycles.org.
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