City announces first brush pick-up date

Staff and submitted information

The City of Van Wert will begin its brush pick-up program for 2021 on Monday, May 3. 

City residents should have their brush out by 7 a.m. that day. Place the brush next to curb and do not place it near poles, trees, etc.

City workers will not pick up:

• Limbs larger than 4 inches in diameter or more than 10 feet long.
• Brush that has been left behind by professional tree trimmers or private contractors (homeowners are responsible for removal).
• Brush placed in bags or boxes.
• Leaves.