Winnipeg streets, sidewalks getting spring cleanup starting Sunday
Residential boulevards with excessive sand can be reported to 311 before June 1
Winnipeg's annual spring cleaning of dust, dirt and debris scattered across city streets and sidewalks is set to start Sunday.
The six-week operation involves more than 300 pieces of equipment and about 500 workers clearing Winnipeg's streets, bridges, sidewalks, active transportation paths, boulevards and medians, along with cleaning up litter in city parks, a Friday news release said.
Active transportation routes will be scheduled for cleanup first to ensure smooth riding, the city says.
Winnipeggers can check the city's residential streets cleanup status map or use the Know Your Zone app to find out when their street will be cleared. Only some streets get temporary no-parking signs before cleanups, the city says.
People who think their vehicle was towed because of the spring cleanup can contact 311 to find out its location.
Yard waste pickup resumes
While the city typically doesn't clean boulevards on residential streets, they will clean those that have too much sand on them, but the city says Winnipeggers must report the sand to 311 before June 1. Examples of what excessive sand looks like can be found on the city's website.
Boulevards reported to have excessive sand will be inspected within two weeks following the end of the spring cleaning, the city says, and those that meet the criteria will be cleaned.
The city will also start collecting yard waste every two weeks as of the week of April 28 for homes in collection Area A and May 5 for homes in Area B. You can find your collection day by searching your address on the city's website.
Compostable yard waste, like grass clippings and leaves, can be placed out on collection days in any reusable containers without a lid, cardboard boxes or paper yard waste bags.
Residents can also drop off yard waste at one of the 4R Winnipeg Depots for free.
Winnipeggers are advised not to rake yard waste or other debris onto streets because it can lead to plugged drains and increased risk of basement flooding.
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