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Along
with the daily operations of the Department of Public Services, several
additional programs are provided to the citizens of Dowagiac. These
programs include:
See the News Page for
latest program information. |
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 Spring
Clean-up
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| Annual
citywide clean up program occurring the end of April.
Program allows residents of Dowagiac the opportunity to
clean out their homes and yards of refuse to be picked
up by a contractor and hauled to one of the local landfills. |
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Brush
and Compostable Yard Waste Disposal Program
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occurs April through mid-October each year. City crews
pick up brush and bagged yard waste curbside. |
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Fall
Loose Leaf Pick-up Program
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| Annual citywide
program occurring from mid-October to the end of November
(weather permitting). This is the only time of the year
where residents in Dowagiac can rake their loose leaves
to the curb for pick-up. |
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Hydrant
Flushing
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Program occurs at least
once each year for one week. DPS crews turn on fire hydrants
to clear the water mains of accumulated iron deposits
and to wash the large accumulation of debris on the streets
and catch basins through the storm and sanitary sewer
systems to the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
NOTE: If the water in your home is discolored by the
flushing, it is suggested that you drain your hot water
tank to remove any rust particles that may have accumulated
and flush your water pipes by letting the water run for
5-10 minutes. |
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Christmas
Tree Disposal Program
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Program runs during the month of January (weather permitting).
The City will dispose of natural Christmas trees that
are placed curbside. |
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Sidewalk
Replacement Program
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DPS
staff reviews requests from residents, staff, or
other departments for sidewalks in need of repair
or replacement. |
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Sidewalk
locations are placed on a list and forwarded to
the City Administration for review. |
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Bid
specifications are prepared and notices are sent
to affected homeowners with an estimated cost for
repairs. |
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Upon
completion, costs are determined and invoices are
sent to the homeowner for their portion of the cost
for the sidewalk repair. |
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Tree
Removal and Replacement Program
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Residents
who have a tree that is on the tree lawn that is
in bad shape and would like to have it trimmed or
removed should contact the Department of Public
Services at 782-8200. |
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A
service order is written to check the tree. |
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If
it is determined to need trimming or removal, the
City will contact a tree contractor to come in and
perform the work, free of charge to residents. |
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For
residents who have a tree removed that was on City
property, they are eligible for a replacement tree. |
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The residents name is forwarded to the Grounds Department for review and notification of tree replacement. |
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