The Perry City Council approved Monday the period for the legal open burning of yard waste in Perry: Monday, Nov. 2 to Sunday, Nov. 22.
All burning must take place between the hours of 10 a.m. and sundown.
Burning is restricted to private property. It 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 or farther 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.
Some 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-extinguishing 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.
The city of Perry will also continue the free weekly collection of yard waste through December on the following dates:
- September 23, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
- September 30, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
- October 7, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
- October 14, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
- October 21, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
- October 28, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
- November 4, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
- November 11, 2020 Week of Veterans’ Day – No Yard Waste Pickup
- November 18, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
- November 25, 2020 Week of Thanksgiving – No Yard Waste Pickup
- December 2, 2020 South Side of Willis Avenue
- December 9, 2020 North Side of Willis Avenue
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.
For more information, call the Perry City Hall at 515-465-2481.
