Need to know how to handle that yard waste this fall?
The city of North Canton has announced details on just that this week.
Here's what the city wants you to know:
- Oct. 9-Nov. 16: When the 2012 Fall Yard Waste Recycling Program takes place.
- What to do: All yard waste must be in paper bags. To participate, put your full paper recycling bags curbside on your regular trash pick-up day. Note: If yard waste is in plastic bags it will go to the landfill with your regular trash.
- Acceptable items: leaves, grass clippings, small branches. No dirt, no rocks, no pet waste.
- How to get paper bags: The City will be distributing free paper recycling bags at the , 845 W. Maple St., starting Oct. 1 through Nov. 10 while supplies last. Bags can be picked up between noon and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. You must present the top half of your refuse bill for pickup of paper bags. Up to 25 bags per household.
For more information, call the Utilities Department at 330-499-4801.
