dps news
No Curbside Trash/Recycling in Portland on President’s Day (2/3/2012)
The Department of Public Services Solid Waste crews will not collect trash or recycling on President’s Day, Monday, February 20th, 2012.
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Christmas Tree Disposal & Drop Off Locations 2011 (12/29/2011)
Beginning December 27th 2011, Portland Public Services crews will collect Christmas trees curbside with the trash and recycling.
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Repair Work on Back Cove Trail Today (11/21/2011)
PORTLAND, Maine – Today, City of Portland Public Services crew will repair a section of the Back Cove Trail from the Eastern end of Tukey’s Bridge to the 3 mile marker and soccer fields near Preble Street Extension from 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
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E-card Changes at Riverside Recycling Facility (6/16/2009)
Beginning July 1, 2009, there will be changes to the City e-card program at Riverside Recycling Facility. These include:
* E-card holders will have free disposal of up to 10 bulky items per year such as furniture, non-freon appliances, mattresses and box springs, gas grills and outdoor equipment as well as limited quantites of yard waste and hazardous waste
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Find Your Trash and Recycling Day (2/23/2007)
Have a question on when your trash or recycling is picked up?
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street sweeping
Street sweeping is an integral part of street maintenance. Street sweeping
is a multi-purpose operation with three primary objectives:
1. Reduce health hazards contained in or as a part of that material.
2. Prevent materials from clogging sewer/storm drain systems.
3. Provide a clean appearance for residents and the visiting public.
Streets
are continually subject to dust and dirt blown by wind, dust and dirt tracked
by vehicles, leaves and general other debris. In an area that appears "clean" it
is common to pick up several tons of dirt and debris in a 20-block area.
This is then transported to an appropriate landfill instead of entering the
storm/sewer systems.
The sweeping season normally starts in late March to early April and ends
towards December. Weather and temperature impact the start and end dates.
Please note: Street maintenance activities do take place year around
and maybe restricted on your street. Watch for parking restriction
signs posted on your street to determine when parking is restricted.
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