PUBLIC SERVICE

Enhancing Community Initiatives

LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULED

Annual leaf collection with Westerville Public Service (WPS) begins this October with the same zone-based collection periods as in the past.

Residents are reminded to rake all leaves to the tree lawn between the sidewalk and the street, but not rake leaves into the street, while also keeping basketball hoops off the street.

“Keeping leaves out of the street protects the City’s stormwater quality,” said Kevin Weaver, WPS Director. “This will help maintain on-street parking and keep neighbors and City workers safe.”

Weaver also stated that keeping basketball hoops off the street will allow workers to complete the project more frequently.

Leaf collection schedules are mailed to residents in late September. For more details and instructions, visit www.westerville.org/leafcollection, and to keep track of leaf collection progress, visit the Westerville Road Warrior map at www.westerville.org/roadwarriors.

COMPOSTING EXPANDED

A fourth composting location as been added to the three food/waste drop off locations already in place. More than 100,000 pounds of food/ waste has been diverted from the landfill to date.

The additional bins are located at Huber Village Park (362 Huber Village Blvd.) near the Pointview water tower. The three locations already in place include 310 W. Main St., 469 Westdale Ave. and 370 Park Meadow Rd.

HYDRANT FLUSHING COMPLETED

Hydrants are flushed yearly to help clear the water lines of particulates that may build up over time. During the process, crews check the hydrants and valves for any operational issues which need to be addressed in order to keep the hydrants in good working order for fighting fires.

Please contact the Westerville Department of Public Service at (614) 9016740 with any questions, concerns or help with any of these services. The Department is open from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information on all of the services Westerville Public Service offers the community, visit www.westerville.org/service.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 8 A.M.-2 P.M. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPLEX 350 PARK MEADOW RD.

SHREDDING DAY SATURDAY, OCT. 9 9 A.M.-2 P.M. HOFF WOODS PARK 556 MCCORKLE BLVD.