City to begin brush pick-up in April

The City of Van Wert will begin the brush pickup program for 2011 on Monday, April 4. Brush will be picked up throughout the city on the first Monday of every month until October. Brush should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m.

Changes this year:

• The city will not pick up limbs larger than 4 inches in diameter or more than 10 feet long.
• The city will no longer pick up brush that has been left behind by professional tree trimmers or private contractors. If a homeowner utilizes a trimming service, they are responsible for disposing of the tree.

As in the past, storm brush will be picked up as time permits without any schedule. This excludes storm brush when a private contractor is involved.