City to pick up storm-downed tree limbs at curbside next week

CITY OF HAYS

Please be advised that beginning Monday, August 19, Hays city crews will be doing a one-time collection of downed tree limbs as a result of the recent wind storm.

All limbs are to be placed curbside. Limbs will not be collected from alleys. Please do not pile limbs on sidewalks or streets.

Collection will start Monday, August 19 and continue until a sweep of the city is complete.

Crews will not come onto private property to collect limbs. If a resident has a large tree or limb on their property, they can utilize the services of a professional tree trimmer to either have the tree removed or moved to the curb.

As a reminder, city residents can haul their limbs to the Ellis County Sanitary Landfill for disposal free of charge. Limbs can’t be taken to the city compost site.

Landfill hours are Monday-Friday 8-5 and Saturday 9-4. Limbs CANNOT be taken to the city compost site.

Any questions should be directed to the City of Hays Public Works office at (785) 628-7350.

Trash pickup may be delayed due to storm

The City of Hays issued the following notice today “Due to the storm Tuesday night, regular collection of Wednesday’s refuse and recycling may be delayed. In the event your refuse and/or recycling is not collected today, it will be collected by the end of the week. Thursday’s refuse collection may also be collected later than usual. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our customers.”

City of Hays customers who have any questions regarding this notice should contact the Solid Waste Division of the Public Works Department at 628-7350.

Please make sure your polycarts are out by 7:00 AM and keep in mind the trucks have no set time schedule.