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PUBLIC WO S DEPARTMENT • 858 PEARL • 'EUGENE, OREGON 97401 j NEWS REI EASF - I I October 5, 1988 CONTAC Bob Hammitt, Maintenance Director, 687-5220 Gene Shutt, Maintenance Operations Superintendent, 687-5220 Sandra Gleason, Public Information, 687-5523 FOR REL ASE OCTOBER 12, 1988 CITY BEGINS ANNUAL LEAF PICK UP Eugene ublic Works maintenance crews will begin their annual leaf pick up program on Monday, October 31 Autumn leaf collection will continue through January 6. Public rks divides the city into five sections, with each area scheduled for two collections. Bob Hammitt, aintenance director, asks that residents pile leaves on the street prior to Monday morning of the week sche uled for leaf pickup in their area. To keep torm drains flowing during the rainy weather, Hammitt said leaves should be piled on the street so that guff rs and ditches are clear. Hammitt also cautioned against placing leaves in marked bike lanes, as they create a satety hazard for bicyclists. I no alternative exists, he said to wind row the leaves so they don't block the flow of water alony j the curb an so at least half the bike lane is left clear for bicycle traffic. ~ Debris of er than leaves, such as branches, rocks, metal, and lawn clippings or scattered leaves or leaves pile under or near parked cars will not be picked up, Hammitt said. All leaf p es remaining on the street after the last scheduled pick up are the responsibility of the owner to remove. A stockpi a of leaves will be kept on the Amazon Pool parking lot at E. 26th Avenue and Hilyard Street. i Eugene res dents may dump leaves on the stockpile if they choose not to wait for scheduled pick ups in ~ their area. esidents wishing leaves for composting may pick them up at the same location. I (more)