Canadian Lakes Yard Waste

BY ROGER STOBERT

YOUR VOLUNTEER YARD WASTE COORDINATOR

231-288-0148 spankky@charter.net As open burning of yard wastes is not allowed in Canadian Lakes and to preclude the dumping of these wastes on neighboring lots and common areas, the Yard Waste Site was established to provide CLPOC members in good standing with a place to dispose of their residential yard waste free of charge.

Th e Yard Waste Site is located on the south side of Pierce Road between 110th Ave. and Tullymore Dr.

Th e site is OPEN every Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April through November, except Easter Sunday and other holidays falling on a Wednesday or Sunday. Access at other times is not available.

Items allowed to be brought to the Yard Waste Site include tree and shrub branches and limbs less than 4 inches in diameter (place on the east side) and plant-based materials normally associated with residential yard maintenance such as grass clippings, leaves, and discarded mulch (place on the west side).

To gain access, you will need a current CLPOC ID, vehicle sticker, or guest pass. Contractors doing yard maintenance for members may also use the facilities, but they must provide the CLPOC ID, guest pass, or the lot number and member’s name to gain access.

Items NOT allowed to be left at the site include household trash, including organic wastes such as rinds, peels, and cores; campfi re ashes; and yard waste containers, whether biodegradable or not.

Please dump your yard waste as far off the access road as possible and preferably on top of or behind previously deposited wastes. Th is helps maximize the amount of yard waste that can be accommodated before the need for costly waste push-backs.

When entering the site, please SLOW DOWN! Th is is not only for the safety of those using the site and the attendants, but also to minimize the dust created. If you see dust behind you, you’re going too fast!

Wood chips may be obtained by CLPOC members on an asavailable basis. Th ese wood chips, when available, are located at the far southwest corner of the facility.

Th anks to all the dedicated yard waste attendants who volunteer their time to ensure this facility is only used by those authorized and that the rules are followed.

Should you have any questions, the friendly attendants will be happy to help; or you can contact Roger Stobert, yard waste coordinator, 231-288-0148 or spankky@charter.net.