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Ottawa’s leaf vacuum crews scheduled to start Nov. 9 · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Ottawa Leaf Vacuum Cruise scheduled to start November ninth. Written by Michael
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Urbanek This article is being read by an automated voice brought to
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you by Everlet. City of Ottawa crews are scheduled to begin vacuuming
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leaves Monday, November 9 in areas near the high school, south of
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the Fox River, and again southwest of Columbus Street and Gentleman Road
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according to a city news release. Crews will work through each part
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of town at The same time, the release says. After they finish
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every area they will make a second pass in the same order.
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Lawn waste dumpsters will be available through December 1, depending on landfill
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availability. The city asks residents to use the dumpsters as much as
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possible. Leaf piles should be on the berm, not in the street,
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and free of sticks, branches, and other debris. The city. Also asks
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residents to keep piles away from storm drains and inlets, where wet
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leaves can clog drains and add to flooding after rain. Drivers should
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slow down and use caution near crews and expect periodic road closures
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where crews are working, according to the city.