Guidelines For Branch Pick-Up

This service is available for reasonable and routine homeowner tree trimming only. This does not include trimming trees in wooded areas behind homes. We do not clear or extend lots for builders or private owners.

All Branches MUST be no larger than 3" in diameter.

All Branches MUST be piled as neatly as possible with all cut ends facing the road, piled as close to road as safety permits, approximately waist high. This enables crews to pick them up quicker & easier.

We do not go on private property. Please do not request us to do so.

BRANCHES MUST BE FREE OF ROOTS AND DIRT. We do not pick up rocks, stumps, leaves, lawn sweepings, twigs, vines, rubbish etc. Please do not put them out with branches. We will not pick them up and they pose a great danger to the men and equipment.

Branch pickup is now done by route in order to cover the entire island in a reasonable amount of time. We no longer have a branch pickup list. We will start at one end of the island and continue on until the entire island is completed and then start at the beginning again. Time frames will be determined by weather conditions, precedent duties and manpower. We are trying to perform this service, but have limited resources and employees. We therefore, ask for everyone's cooperation in following the guidelines.

Any questions, please call the Highway Department at 773-9632 from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday thru Friday.

Raymond F. Dlugokinski

Superintendent of Highways

Town of Grand Island, New York