Coos Bay Brush Pick-Up – May 1st,

• Brush must be out prior to May 1st. • 1 pile per address, no more than 5 feet in length.  • Brush should be next to curb, away from any overhead obstacles, fire hydrants, or other obstructions. • No materials which are not appropriate for grinding. No grass clippings, sod, dirt, loose leaves, plastic bags, baling twine, rope, or non-organic materials. • Pile must not exceed 5 cubic yards. For larger piles, call Les’ Sanitary or Coos Bay Sanitary to make arrangements to pick it up, cost is $11.50 per cubic yard. Items to put in your pile: • Brush; • Leaves in paper bags; • Tree limbs; • Blackberry vines. Brush pick-up is a great time to make sure your property complies with city code by keeping the streets and sidewalks clear and safe. Coos Bay Municipal Code 8.10.060 states: • The abutting property owner is responsible for keeping streets and sidewalks clear. • Trees and bushes must be trimmed so that any overhanging portions are at least eight (8) feet above the sidewalk and at least fourteen (14) feet above the roadway. • Any dead or decaying tree must be removed if it is a hazard to the public or to persons or property on or near the property. For more information, call: Les’ Sanitary, 541-267-2848 or Coos Bay Sanitary, 541-267-6675.