Next brush pickup to begin July 13

VW independent staff

The City of Van Wert’s second scheduled brush pickup of 2026 will begin on Monday, July 13. Brush must be placed by the curb by 7 a.m. that day.

• The city will not pick up limbs larger than four inches in diameter or more than 10 feet long.
• The city will not pick up brush that has been left behind by a professional tree trimmer or private contractor. If a homeowner utilized a trimming service, they are responsible for disposing of the tree.
• Brush placed in bags or boxes will not be picked up.
• Do not place brush by trees, poles, manholes, catch basins, water meters, fire hydrants or parked vehicles. It must be visible from street.

The city’s final scheduled brush pickup of the year will begin the week of September 14.