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The New Haven Department of Public Works announces changes to the street sweeping schedule for the week of September 8-12, 2008:

No posting, towing or sweeping on the following routes (see website map areas):

Monday, September 8:  Westville, map area 1
Tuesday, September 9:  Westville, map area 1
Wednesday, September 10: Hill (Kimberly), map area 13
Thursday, September 11:  Hill (Kimberly), map area 13
                       
All other scheduled sweeping routes for the week of September 8-12, 2008 will be paper posted (no parking) one day prior to sweeping.

The city website, will be updated on Friday, September 12, 2008 to indicate any changes in the sweeping schedule for the week of September 15, 2008.

For further information, please call 946-7700.

Leaf Pickup Program

Residents are encouraged to begin packing-up collected leaves in biodegradable paper bags in preparation for the Department of Public Work's bulk leaves collection program. The pick-up program is set to begin Thursday, November 1. While leaves will also be picked up on regularly-scheduled trash collection days, the Department will also operate larger vehicles on a separate schedule to pick-up only bulk leaves.

After each special collection, street sweepers will follow the collection vehicles to remove any remaining leaves. Residents are advised that ticketing and towing will be in effect during this special street sweeping. Red and white signs will be posted throughout the City reminding residents of parking restrictions related to this pick-up and clean-up effort.

Once leaves are collected and bagged, residents should set them out curbside for pick-up. Beyond the special schedule, residents can continue to collect leaves in biodegradable bags and put them on their curb alongside their regular trash for collection weekly through the end of the fall season.

The neighborhood bulk leaves collection special schedule is as follows:
November 1 and 2: Hill
November 5 and 6: Cove/ Annex
November 7, 8 and 9: Westville
November 13 and 14: Newhall/ Orange Street Area
November 15 and 16: Dwight/ Fair Haven
November 19 and 20: Fair Haven heights
November 21: Morris Cove
November 23: Annex
November 26 & 27: Hill
November 28 and 29 Westville
November 30: Newhall

Questions can be directed to 203-946-7700.

Fall Street Sweeping Program Announced

The City of New Haven Department of Public Works today announced street sweeping changes for the period November 1 through the end of December, as weather permits.. Beginning November 1 streets to be swept will be posted with paper signs that will alert residents of parking restrictions, which will apply. These signs will be posted during the day prior to sweeping being performed. This will give the City the option to focus on the streets most in need of sweeping based upon their condition.

Violations of these postings will result in a parking ticket and the vehicle being towed . The goal of the program is to ensure that streets are as clean as practicable before winter snows arrive.

Spring Street Sweeping

Spring has arrived and it's time for the Department of Public Works to begin its annual street sweeping program. Beginning Monday, April 3 DPW crews will work their way throughout all City neighborhoods and business districts systematically cleaning all of New Havens 235 lane miles of roads. The program is designed to remove the heavy accumulations of salt, sand and litter that have accumulated over the winter months. Residents and businesses can be of great help by spending an hour or less cleaning the litter from front yars and curb lines. This will not only assist in the street sweeping efforts; but, also, help cleanup each and every street sooner.

Routes will remain the same as in previous years and most are posted so that residents & visitors alike are aware of when sweeping operations are scheduled. Those routes that aren't permanently posted will be posted with paper signs the day before sweepig of the route will occur. Additionally, all routes will be posted with paper during the first cycle to help alert all of the public that the program is beginning. All residents are encouraged to follow the sweeping schedule parking restrictions to help facilitate an efficient and effective program.

All vehicles that do not observe the posted parking regulations signs will be ticketed and/or towed which may result in a significant expense and inconvenience. Please check parking regulation signs and follow them closely.

Thank you for helping to keep New Haven Clean and Green

For more information:

• View the Street Sweeping Schedule Map 1.2MB updated 6-1-7
• Call 946-7700