The Perry City Council has set the dates for fall yard waste removal and the legal open burning of yard waste.
Yard waste will be collected on the following dates:
- October 10 – North Side of Willis Avenue
- October 17 – South Side of Willis Avenue
- October 24 – North Side of Willis Avenue
- October 31 – South Side of Willis Avenue
- November 7 – North Side of Willis Avenue
- November 14 – South Side of Willis Avenue
- November 21 – Week of Thanksgiving – No Yard Waste Pickup
- November 28 – North Side of Willis Avenue
- December 5 – South Side of Willis Avenue (Final)
Residents are reminded that all yard waste except tree, bush or brush materials are to be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags, with a maximum weight of 40 pounds, and set near the street curb in front of the residence.
All tree, bush and brush materials are to be bundled and tied in maximum lengths of four feet, with a maximum weight of 40 pounds, and set near the street curb in front of the residence.
To assure prompt pick-up, place your yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m.
Open Burning October 31 to November 20
The period for the legal open burning of yard waste will begin Wednesday, Oct. 31 and end Tuesday, Nov. 20.
All burning must take place between the hours of 10 a.m. and sundown.
Burning is restricted to private property, must take place in the rear of the property and must be supervised at all times.
All burning must take place at least 30 feet from any building inhabited by persons other than the landowner or tenant who is doing the open burning.
The city of Perry encourages residents to find alternative methods to open burning for yard waste disposal.
Safety tips for open burning
- Never use gasoline, kerosene or any other flammable liquid to start the fire.
- Do not leave a fire unattended.
- Have fire extinguishment materials on hand, including a water supply, shovels and rakes.
- Be prepared to extinguish your fire if the wind picks up.
- Do not delay a call for help. Call the Perry Volunteer Fire Department immediately at the first sign of the fire getting out of control.
For more information, call the Perry City Hall at 515-465-2481.
