Open Burn November 4-7
Curbside Pickup of Yard Waste November 2, 9, 16
October 13, 2021
CITY OF GALENA ANNOUNCES FALL OPEN BURN DATES AND FREE CURBSIDE PICKUP OF YARD WASTE
From: City of Galena, Illinois
Contact: Mark Moran, City Administrator, 815-777-1050, mmoran@cityofgalena.org
The Galena City Council voted on October 12 to approve a four-day open burning period of residential yard waste this fall. Fire Chief, Bob Conley, announced today that the open burn dates will be November 4-7 with rain dates of November 11-14. Burning will only be allowed during the rain dates if conditions are too wet to burn during the November 11-14 period.
To provide residents an alternative to burning, the City is offering free curbside pickup of yard waste the first three Tuesdays in November (November 2, 9, and 16). Curbside pickup is by appointment only as described below.
All open burning shall be carried out in compliance with the following rules:
The following rules apply to the free curbside pickup of yard waste:
Beginning after the free curbside pickup period on November 17, resident who elect to set out yard waste at the curb for pickup must purchase a Yard Waste Tag at City Hall in accordance with regular policy. Each tag is $2.00. A tag must be attached to each bag. Sticks or tree limbs are not eligible for tags or curbside pickup.
As an alternative to curbside pickup, residents may transport their yard waste to the old landfill site on Donegan Street. Please note that state law prohibits contractors from depositing landscape debris or any other materials at the old landfill site. No garbage, lumber or other materials are accepted at the facility.
During the fall season beginning October 13-November 30, the old landfill site is open weekly 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact:
Mark Moran, City Administrator
City of Galena
101 Green Street
Galena, IL 61036
Phone 815-777-1050
Fax: 815-777-3083
Email: mmoran@cityofgalena.org