For release: November 2, 2009

Yard Waste Pick-Up Ends for Winter Season December 17

(Troy, MI) – Weekly yard waste pick-up in Troy concludes Thursday, December 17. It will resume again the week of April 5, 2010.

In the absence of curbside yard waste collection during the winter, residents of Troy can bring bags of leaves, grass, or brush bundles (up to 10 bags or bundles per day) to the SOCCRA Transfer Station, located at 995 Coolidge, south of Maple Rd. There is no charge for Troy residents. Residents may use this service Monday-Friday from 8 am-4 pm and Saturday 8 am-12 pm.

Questions can be directed to the Department of Public Works at 248.524.3399 or see the Troy Web site at www.troymi.gov.

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