The Beecher Public Works department has announced it will conduct one final pass for residential brush collection on Tuesday, November 4. This will be the last opportunity for residents to have brush and branches removed by the Village until the program resumes next spring.

All brush must be placed at the roadside by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, to ensure collection.

While the regular collection season, which runs from April through the end of September, has concluded, this additional pick-up is being offered to help residents with their final autumn yard cleanup.

“We want to give our residents one last chance to clear their properties before winter arrives,” said a spokesperson for the Public Works department. “To make this final pass as smooth and efficient as possible, we ask everyone to please follow the established program rules carefully.”

To ensure your brush is collected, residents must adhere to the following guidelines:

Brush Collection Program Rules

• Placement: Brush must be placed at the roadside by the 7:00 a.m. deadline. Piles should be stacked neatly with all cut ends facing the street.

• Size and Spacing: Individual bundles should not exceed 4 feet wide, 4 feet tall, and 6 feet long. If placing multiple bundles, please leave at least 2 feet of space between each one.

• What is NOT Accepted: Piles mixed with grass clippings, leaves, stones, thorns, or mulch will NOT be collected. These items should be disposed of in standard yard waste bags.

• Protect the Equipment: Absolutely NO root balls from bushes or shrubs are permitted, as they can cause significant damage to the chipping equipment.

• Securing Small Piles: Smaller branches and brush should be tied with twine only or placed in a can for the crew to easily dump into the chipper. Using wire, rope, or plastic can damage the machinery and will result in the pile being left behind.

• Scope of Service: The program is intended for branches removed during routine property maintenance or from storm damage. It is NOT for the disposal of entire trees removed by a resident or a private contractor.

These regulations are in place to ensure a safe, efficient, and cost-effective program for the entire community.