HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 2018 Utility InsertLeaves are starting to fall. What do we do with them? 1. Yard Waste CompostingGrass, leaves and garden residue can be placed in paper yard waste bags, a City organics cart, or your own 20-35 gallon container (limit 50 pounds). Food waste can be mixed in your cart or container, but not in paper bags. 2. Woody Yard Waste CollectionTree limbs, branches and twigs can be placed at the curb, but they must be four inches in diameter or less, securely tied, and no bigger around than 18 inches, or longer than 48 inches. Must weigh less than 50 pounds. 3. Leaf Vacuum ServiceThe leaf vacuum will hum through neighborhoods beginning Monday, Oct. 15. Visit icgov.org/leafvacuum for details.Fall is here! Let’s talk yard waste.www.icgov.org/organics
Leaves are starting to fall. What do we do with them?
1. Yard Waste Composting
Grass, leaves and garden residue can be placed in paper yard waste bags, a
City organics cart, or your own 20-35 gallon container (limit 50 pounds).
Food waste can be mixed in your cart or container, but not in paper bags.
2. Woody Yard Waste Collection
Tree limbs, branches and twigs can be placed at the curb, but they must be
four inches in diameter or less, securely tied, and no bigger around than 18
inches, or longer than 48 inches. Must weigh less than 50 pounds.
3. Leaf Vacuum Service
The leaf vacuum will hum through neighborhoods beginning Monday, Oct. 15.
Visit icgov.org/leafvacuum for details.
Fall is here! Let’s talk yard waste.
www.icgov.org/organics
Leaves are starting to fall. What do we do with them? 1. Yard Waste CompostingGrass, leaves and garden residue can be placed in paper yard waste bags, a City organics cart, or your own 20-35 gallon container (limit 50 pounds). Food waste can be mixed in your cart or container, but not in paper bags. 2. Woody Yard Waste CollectionTree limbs, branches and twigs can be placed at the curb, but they must be four inches in diameter or less, securely tied, and no bigger around than 18 inches, or longer than 48 inches. Must weigh less than 50 pounds. 3. Leaf Vacuum ServiceThe leaf vacuum will hum through neighborhoods beginning Monday, Oct. 15. Visit icgov.org/leafvacuum for details.Fall is here! Let’s talk yard waste.www.icgov.org/organics
If you leave your home to winter elsewhere, or if you’ll be away from your home for an extended period of time during the winter for school break or the holidays, there are a couple of extra precautions you should take beforehand to prevent major damage while you’re away: 1. Leave your heat on (set your thermostat for 55 degrees or higher) to keep your pipes from freezing and possibly bursting. 2. Arrange for someone to check your home regularly while you’re away.If you plan to be away for more than 30 days, you may also want to have your water service shut off and your account temporarily discontinued so that you are not charged for water, wastewater, recycling, or garbage pick-up while you’re out of town. Request to have your account deactivated at least one week in advance by calling the Water Division at 319-356-5160. A Water Division employee will shut off your water at either the outside shut-off valve (stop box) located in your yard, or at the water meter master valve located inside your home. After this is completed, you will not be charged for utilities except for a monthly stormwater fee of $4.50. Upon your return, a $45 service fee will be charged to reconnect to City services. Leaving this winter? Take some precautions.Information provided by the City of Iowa City Water Division | www.icgov.org/water | 319-356-5160
If you leave your home to winter elsewhere, or if you’ll be away from your home for an extended period of
time during the winter for school break or the holidays, there are a couple of extra precautions you should take
beforehand to prevent major damage while you’re away:
1. Leave your heat on (set your thermostat for 55 degrees or higher) to keep your pipes from freezing
and possibly bursting.
2. Arrange for someone to check your home regularly while you’re away.
If you plan to be away for more than 30 days, you may also want to have your water service shut off and your
account temporarily discontinued so that you are not charged for water, wastewater, recycling, or garbage pick-up
while you’re out of town. Request to have your account deactivated at least one week in advance by calling
the Water Division at 319-356-5160. A Water Division employee will shut off your water at either the outside
shut-off valve (stop box) located in your yard, or at the water meter master valve located inside your home. After
this is completed, you will not be charged for utilities except for a monthly stormwater fee of $4.50. Upon your
return, a $45 service fee will be charged to reconnect to City services.
Leaving this winter? Take some precautions.
Information provided by the City of Iowa City Water Division | www.icgov.org/water | 319-356-5160
If you leave your home to winter elsewhere, or if you’ll be away from your home for an extended period of time during the winter for school break or the holidays, there are a couple of extra precautions you should take beforehand to prevent major damage while you’re away: 1. Leave your heat on (set your thermostat for 55 degrees or higher) to keep your pipes from freezing and possibly bursting. 2. Arrange for someone to check your home regularly while you’re away.If you plan to be away for more than 30 days, you may also want to have your water service shut off and your account temporarily discontinued so that you are not charged for water, wastewater, recycling, or garbage pick-up while you’re out of town. Request to have your account deactivated at least one week in advance by calling the Water Division at 319-356-5160. A Water Division employee will shut off your water at either the outside shut-off valve (stop box) located in your yard, or at the water meter master valve located inside your home. After this is completed, you will not be charged for utilities except for a monthly stormwater fee of $4.50. Upon your return, a $45 service fee will be charged to reconnect to City services. Leaving this winter? Take some precautions.Information provided by the City of Iowa City Water Division | www.icgov.org/water | 319-356-5160