Thursday, February 7, 2013
A major snowstorm is expected to drop 2-5 inches on Dearborn Thursday night. See where the plows are before you head out.
When the snow falls, the question on every person's mind will be: When is it safe to drive? According to the City of Dearborn, the city's Department of Public Works will generally send out plows when any more than 3-4 inches of snow falls within a short period of time, and depending on weather forecasts. Wayne County residents have an added advantage to safe winter driving with "Compass" technology, which allows them to see where the plows are headed. According to Wayne County Department of Public Service Deputy Chief Operating Officer Cindy Dingell, “Compass is a public site where people can go online and see what routes are cleared. They can see which routes (plow) trucks have covered. They can click and watch real-time video footage as …
Friday, January 18, 2013
The Department of Public Works yard will be open Jan. 19 for residents looking to dispose of construction materials, furniture or other items.
Have some broken furniture to unload? Leftover bricks from a construction job? Even a toilet? Dearborn will be hosting a free disposal day on from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Department of Public Works yard, located at 2951 Greenfield Road. Normally, things like furniture, bathtubs and construction materials can only be picked up curbside, and require a special fee for pickup, starting at $50. But on Jan. 19, residents can drop off the following items with no fee: furniture; dirt, sod, sand, concrete and bricks; firewood, logs and stumps; bathtubs, sinks and toilets. Fuel, tires, ammunition, refrigerators, microwaves or other appliances are not accepted. Hazardous materials are not acceptable at the DPW yard or at the …
Friday, December 14, 2012
The Department of Public Works yard will be open Dec. 15 for residents looking to dispose of construction materials, furniture or other items.
Have some broken furniture to unload? Leftover bricks from a construction job? Even a toilet? Dearborn will be hosting a free disposal day on from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Department of Public Works yard, located at 2951 Greenfield Road. Normally, things like furniture, bathtubs and construction materials can only be picked up curbside, and require a special fee for pickup, starting at $50. But on Dec. 15, residents can drop off the following items with no fee: furniture; dirt, sod, sand, concrete and bricks; firewood, logs and stumps; bathtubs, sinks and toilets. Fuel, tires, ammunition, refrigerators, microwaves or other appliances are not accepted. Hazardous materials are not acceptable at the DPW yard or at the …
Friday, October 19, 2012
The Department of Public Works yard will be open Oct. 20 for residents looking to dispose of construction materials, furniture or other items.
Have some broken furniture to unload? Leftover bricks from a construction job? Even a toilet? Dearborn will be hosting a free disposal day on from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Department of Public Works yard, located at 2951 Greenfield Road. Normally, things like furniture, bathtubs and construction materials can only be picked up curbside, and require a special fee for pickup, starting at $50. But on Feb. 18, residents can drop off the following items with no fee: furniture; dirt, sod, sand, concrete and bricks; firewood, logs and stumps; bathtubs, sinks and toilets. Fuel, tires, ammunition, refrigerators, microwaves or other appliances are not accepted. Hazardous materials are not acceptable at the DPW yard or at the …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Residents can bring documents to shred to the DPW Yard.
Shred Corporation will sponsor a free document shedding day for Dearborn residents this Saturday. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon at the City of Dearborn DPW Yard, located at 2951 Greenfield Rd. south of Rotunda Drive. This event is open to Dearborn residents only. Proof of residency is required. The limit is a maximum of 50 pounds, or five office sized boxes of residential paper documents per person. For information on the event, call 313-943-2085.
Friday, April 20, 2012
The Department of Public Works yard will be open April 21 for residents looking to dispose of construction materials, furniture or other items.
Have some broken furniture to unload? Leftover bricks from a construction job? Even a toilet? Dearborn will be hosting a free disposal day on from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 21, at the Department of Public Works yard, located at 2951 Greenfield Road. Normally, things like furniture, bathtubs and construction materials can only be picked up curbside, and require a special fee for pickup, starting at $50. But on April 21, residents can drop off the following items with no fee: furniture; dirt, sod, sand, concrete and bricks; firewood, logs and stumps; bathtubs, sinks and toilets. Fuel, tires, ammunition, refrigerators, microwaves or other appliances are not accepted. Hazardous materials are not acceptable at the DPW yard or at the …
Friday, March 16, 2012
The Department of Public Works yard will be open March 17 for residents looking to dispose of construction materials, furniture or other items.
Have some broken furniture to unload? Leftover bricks from a construction job? Even a toilet? Dearborn will be hosting a free disposal day on from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 17, at the Department of Public Works yard, located at 2951 Greenfield Road. Normally, things like furniture, bathtubs and construction materials can only be picked up curbside, and require a special fee for pickup, starting at $50. But on March 17, residents can drop off the following items with no fee: furniture; dirt, sod, sand, concrete and bricks; firewood, logs and stumps; bathtubs, sinks and toilets. Fuel, tires, ammunition, refrigerators, microwaves or other appliances are not accepted. Hazardous materials are not acceptable at the DPW yard or at the …
The Departments of Public Works and Residential Services plan to combine their home inspection divisions.
Inspectors currently working under the Dearborn Department of Public Works’ Neighborhood Services division could soon be moving under the umbrella of Residential Services, according to a budget plan presented to the city Thursday evening at City Hall. The shift of five full-time and 10 part-time employees may seem insignificant, but could go a long way in making the inspection of homes and identification of violations more efficient for residents and the city. The six-month process would involve retraining all inspectors on city ordinances that apply to residential areas, as well as streamlining the codes identified by both departments and redistricting the city for purposes of inspections. “The No. 1 focus is not to reduce cost,” …
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Department of Public Works yard will be open Feb. 18 for residents looking to dispose of construction materials, furniture or other items.
Have some broken furniture to unload? Leftover bricks from a construction job? Even a toilet? Dearborn will be hosting a free disposal day on from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Department of Public Works yard, located at 2951 Greenfield Road. Normally, things like furniture, bathtubs and construction materials can only be picked up curbside, and require a special fee for pickup, starting at $50. But on Feb. 18, residents can drop off the following items with no fee: furniture; dirt, sod, sand, concrete and bricks; firewood, logs and stumps; bathtubs, sinks and toilets. Fuel, tires, ammunition, refrigerators, microwaves or other appliances are not accepted. Hazardous materials are not acceptable at the DPW yard or at the …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Residents can order trees to be planted in front of their lawn through the Dearborn Department of Public Works.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Beginning Feb. 15, and for a limited time, Dearborn residents can order affordable trees that will be planted on the easement in front of their homes. The City of Dearborn encourages the planting of trees as a way to keep neighborhoods attractive, reduce energy consumption and support a healthier environment. The annual spring tree planting program is open to Dearborn residents only. Trees for 2012 cost $175 each, and the supply of trees for the program is limited. Trees range in size from eight to 10 feet in height and are sold on a first come, first served basis through Dearborn’s Department of Public Works. Residents can choose from an assortment of trees. Each species offered meets American Association of Nurserymen standards and is…
Jessica Carreras
10:07 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
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