The city of Sturgis will be starting brush pickup throughout town Wednesday, April 2 instead of Monday, April 7 due to Sunday’s storms.
Department of Public Services crews will begin on the north side of the town and work their way south.
Due to the anticipated volume of pickup, residents are asked to be patient and can monitor progress via the city’s Facebook page Facebook.com/sturgismi.
Residents are asked to place brush in the terrace area of their property. For properties with sidewalks, this is the grass area between the sidewalk and the curb or road; for properties without sidewalks, this should be on the grass close to the curb or road.
Residents are asked to be sure to watch for downed power lines and not attempt to move or clear them.
If a downed power line is found, contact the non-emergency Central Dispatch number at (269) 467-4195. If you have reason to suspect the lines may be energized, call 911.
The city compost site on Fawn River Road will also be opening on Tuesday, April 1 to accept brush. The Compost site will operate for its normal hours of Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until 7:30 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. City residents may access the compost site for free by picking up a pass at Sturgis City Hall or taking proof of city residency to the compost site. Area township residents may purchase a pass at Sturgis City Hall or contact their township offices.
This article originally appeared on Sturgis Journal: Sturgis brush pickup moved up following storm
Reporting by Liz Shepard, Sturgis Journal / Sturgis Journal
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