Shawano updates waste collection rules

SHAWANO — The city of Shawano has postponed its spring cleanup until the fall amid uncertainty over how long the precautions will need to stay in place to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The city also tweaked how it will handle the pick-up of yard and wood waste, but the landfill will remain open for residents.

The city issued a news release Thursday saying that, in order to reduce crew sizes and conform to social distancing, provided services may take longer than residents are typically used to.

The city will continue to provide garbage and recycling pick-up on scheduled days, and the landfill will remain open. The landfill will also be open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays starting April 11.

Beginning Monday, April 13, yard waste and leaves will be picked up curbside if they are placed in biodegradable bags or containers. There will not be any pick up any plastic bags filled with yard waste and leaves, and the city will not run its leaf vacuum. The six bag/container limit will be waived from April 13-24.

Wood waste and tree limbs will be picked up curbside at the same time. Larger tree limbs should be cut into 4-foot lengths and placed loosely on the curb. All wood that is painted, stained, treated, or is plywood is considered demolition material and should not be mixed with wood waste. Shawano residents can also take their wood yard waste and leaves to the landfill free of charge.

Spring clean-up for the city has been postponed until the fall. The city is waiving the disposal fees for any resident that wants to bring their spring clean up and bulky items to the landfill from April 13th-April 24th.

Some items including, televisions, computer towers and monitors, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, microwaves, air conditioners and tires will still require a fee for disposal. The city will not accept any liquid waste. All paint cans and solvents should be left uncovered to evaporate or harden before they accepted. Residents will need to provide proof of residency within the city.

A more customary clean-up for city residents is being planned for later this fall and will be announced when we are able to make that determination.

At this time, city crews will not be picking up any bulky items.

For information, contact the Public Works Department at 715-526-3512.