Brush Pickup
Tree branches are to be no longer than 6 feet long and no larger than 6 inches in diameter. Please pile your branches so the cut ends are in the same direction. All materials are to be placed on the Town's right-of-way, close to the edge of the pavement.
Please note that we cannot collect root balls, garden waste or vines of any kind because these items can damage our equipment. You can bring these items, as well as garden waste, to our brush bin behind the Street Department, but they must be able to fit inside the bin. Grass clippings and leaves are not accepted. If you are unsure whether your organic material can be brought in, please call (219) 787-9187.
FREE Compost and Woodchips
Self-Serve as long as supplies last. Located on the south side of the Street Dept. property.
Leaf Pickup
Leaf collection will occur in the Fall.
Please pile your leaves in town right-of-way along the pavement for pick up. Do not put leaves in ditches or over storm drains. Leaves must be clear of sticks, debris and pet waste.
Leaf collection may take more than one day per week and may be delayed by inclement weather.
Street Sweeping
Twice per year.
Schedule for what streets will be swept what day will be released a week prior to start date.
There should be no street parking in any neighborhoods corresponding to the schedule. For any questions or concerns please call (219) 787-9187.
CONTACT the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Brandon Downey - Superintendent
bdowney@burnsharbor-in.gov
Gina Bondi - Clerk
publicworksclerk@burnsharbor-in.gov
1240 North Boo Road
Burns Harbor, IN 46304
Phone: 219-787-1165
Fax: 219-787-1353
Hours
Clerk's Office
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
FAQs
Yes. Snow Emergency Regulations within the town code, prohibits parking on public streets and alleys within the town when two (2) or more inches of snow has fallen.
Thursdays
It is picked up every two weeks.
Yes. The Street Department picks up brush on the 1st & 3rd Mondays April - mid November. Tree branches are to be no longer than 6 feet long and no larger than 6 inches in diameter. All materials are to be placed on the Town's right-of-way, close to the edge of the pavement.
