Final sweep of yard pick-up in Glens Falls begins Monday

GLENS FALLS — The final sweep of yard debris pick-up in the City of Glens Falls begins Monday, Nov. 7, according to a press release from the city. 

“We’ll begin in Ward 3 and progress to Wards 2, 1, and 4, and then wrap everything up in Ward 5,” said Glens Falls Superintendent of Public Works Tom Girard in the release. “We know there’s a lot of leaves still falling from the trees, and the weather looks very nice this weekend and into next week. We know we’re on borrowed time with Mother Nature and we can easily see snow this time of year.”

After the sweep has concluded, grass clippings must be bagged and will continue to be picked up until the first significant snow in the city, the release says. Yard debris must be placed in biodegradable bags, which can be found at Stewart’s Shops in Glens Falls, as well as at other area stores.

“Tom and his crew do a great job and they need to look at getting the snow plows onto our trucks, so we’ll be ready when it does finally snow,” said Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins in the release. “Let’s make sure we all get a leg up on our yard work this weekend and follow what’s been outlined on our website. We want to make sure everyone has an opportunity to get their leaves and yard debris picked up. Once Tom and his crew have made their way through your neighborhood, please bag any additional yard debris and leave it at the curb.”

Do not mix topsoil, sod, trash, or heavy materials with the leaves and yard trimmings. Ensure brush is separate and piled in one direction, not with yard waste. The city does not provide pick-up service for major clearing operations or commercial establishments, the release says.