Open burning of yard waste to run November 1-24

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The period for the legal open burning of yard waste in Perry will begin Friday, Nov. 1 and end Sunday, Nov. 24.

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:

October 9 – South Side of Willis Avenue
October 16 – North Side of Willis Avenue
October 23 – South Side of Willis Avenue
October 30 – North Side of Willis Avenue
November 6 – South Side of Willis Avenue
November 13 – Week of Veterans’ Day – No Yard Waste Pickup
November 20 – North Side of Willis Avenue
November 27 – Week of Thanksgiving – No Yard Waste Pickup
December 4 – South Side of Willis Avenue
December 11 – 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.

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