Public Works for the City of Savanna, Illinois

Welcome to

The City of

Savanna, Illinois

101 Main Street

Savanna, IL 61074

815•273•2251

"Savanna Illinois a
Sportsman's Paradise"

City of Savanna Curbside Refuse & Recycling Outline

RECYCLABLE ITEM PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS

Solid Waste Transfer Station Rules, Charges, & Fees

A. Metal receiving unit

All metal items are accepted at no charge, except freezers and refrigerators, which may be disposed of at Dittmer Companies, Inc. dba Clinton Steel and Salvage, located at 2815 Liberty Avenue, Clinton, Iowa 52732 (Ph, 563-242-4214), All other metal items may be disposed of during regular transfer stations hours: Tuesday & Wednesdays 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. and first and third Saturdays 8:00 A.M. - Noon.

B. Transfer station receiving unit

Minimum fee : $13.00 per cubic yard
Formula : volume = length x width x height
1-cubic yard = 46656 cubic inches
1-cubic yard = 27 cubic foot

Example: truck box - 8'x4.5'x1.5' = 2 cubic yards
Example: truck box - 98"x54"x16" = 1.81 cubic yards
Example: sofa - 72"x30"x19" = .879 cubic yards
Example: TV - 24"x26"x24" = .321 cubic yards

C. Transfer station fee - single units

ITEM DESCRIPTION

DELIVERED TO
TRANSFER STATION

Carpet Disposal

Fee Schedule at office

Chair (living room style)

$6 each

Garbage Bags

$1 each

Mattress/Box Spring

$7 each

Regular Sized Pickup Truck - Level Box

$25 each

Roofing Shingles - Dumpster

$35 each

Roofing Shingles - Pickup Truck

$40 each

Roofing Shingles - S10 Size

$30 each

Sofa

$10 each

Step Side Pickup Truck - level box

$20 each

Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Heaters

$5 each

Television (any size)

$5 each

Tires

Fee Schedule at office

D. Transfer-station Items Not Accepted:

Railroad ties, concrete, dirt and similar materials.

Recycling Center

The Recycling Center is located on Portland Avenue. Click here for map of the area and driving directions from your home.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 8:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M.
(Please arrive in time to complete recycling tasks, before 11:00 A.M.)

First &Third Saturday Of Every Month - 8:00 A.M. Till Noon
(Please arrive in time to complete recycling tasks, before noon)

For recycling information, call 815-273-2251 Ext 3 or
e-mail: jlindeman@savanna-il.us

THE CITY OF SAVANNA HAS ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH MORING DISPOSAL FOR CURBSIDE REFUSE & RECYCLING SERVICE.

The Public Works department is responsible for maintaining critical components of Savanna's infrastructure. Public Works includes Water & Sewer Departments, Street Department, Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling.

CURBSIDE REUSE & RECYCLING OUTLINE

METAL PRODUCTS
Tin & Aluminum Cans, formed containers, i.e. pie tins and foil products. Rinse completely and place lids inside of cans. Labels do not have to be removed.

GLASS PRODUCTS

Glass Jars & Bottles only: Rinse & remove lids. Labels do not have to be removed.

PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Plastic Jugs and bottles: Containers with the numbers 1 through 7 on the bottom. Including drink, food, laundry cleaning supply, oil and antifreeze containers. All containers must be completely empty with lids removed. Labels do not have to be removed.

PLASTIC PRODUCTS

Newsprint: Bundle, place in the bottom of recycling bin or place in paper grocery bag.

Junk Mail: Includes envelopes, fliers, brochures, bill stubs, advertisements in bills, old papers, all white and colored papers. Place in grocery bag or recycling bin.

Brown Kraft Paper Bags: Grocery, shopping, lunch bags, etc.

Corrugated (Cardboard Boxes): Break down, bundle and stack in larger boxes of manageable sizes, not to exceed 3 foot square.

Other cardboard: Food boxes such as cereal, baking goods, hamburger helper, macaroni, pasta type boxes, clothing boxes, shoe boxes, toy & game boxes, etc. Beverage cartons, i.e. 12 pack cases, 6 pack carriers, etc. Bundle or stack all items in a box or your recycling bin.

GENERAL RECYCLING INFORMATION

Recycled items must be at the curb by 6:00 A.M.. Contractor will be starting promptly at 6:00 A.M.

Newsprint and other paper products can be stacked on the bottom of the bin with all other materials co-mingled on top. This may help to prevent blowing on windy days.

In the event that you have more recyclables than you bin will hold, simply place excess items in a separate bag or container next to your bin. If a container other than a recycling bin will be used on an ongoing basis, please mark the container clearly for recycling.

All residences must have a recycling bin at the curb to help the driver identify your stop for recycling collection that day. Additional recycling bins are available for purchase at the City of Savanna. Plastic grocery bags, styrofoam and blister packaging are not recyclable and should be set out with your trash.

RECYCLING PICK UP SCHEDULE

Monday, May 11 - Tuesday, May 26 (due to Memorial Day) - Monday, June 8 - Monday, June 22 - Monday, July 6 - Monday, July 20 - Monday, August 3 - Monday, August 17 - Monday, August 31 - Monday, September 14 - Monday, September 28 - Monday, October 12 - Monday, October 26 - Monday, November 9 - Monday, November 23 - Monday,
December 7 - Monday, December 21.

GARBAGE PREPARATION GUIDELINES

All garbage items must be at the curb by 6:00 A.M. Contractor will be starting promptly at 6:00 A.M.

All trash must be placed in a refuse container, bag or box, not larger than 33 gallons in capacity.

Containers or bags must not exceed a weight of 40 lbs. Each single family dwelling is allowed up to 2 - 33 gallon bags or trash cans each week along with unlimited recycling. Customers who use bags smaller that 33 gallons will be allowed more within reason.

Residents with bags or refuse container over the (2) allowed each week can purchase garbage stickers at Sullivan Foods, Ace Hardware or Savanna City Hall for $1.00 each.

Residents requiring special service for pick-up of bulky furniture or appliances should contact Moring Disposal (1-800-423-0759) for pricing and to make special arrangements for pickup.

Large dumpsters are available for household clean-up or remodeling projects.

Ashes will be collected, but must be placed out in a paper or plastic bag or cardboard box.

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION

Tires, automotive batteries, un-drained oil filters, un-dried paint, free liquid of any kind, yard waste, items containing oil or fuel, medical waste, syringes must be sealed in a rigid plastic jug and clearly marked for drivers

No household chemicals. Residents should look for county sponsored hazardous waste clean-up programs.

Solid steel posts or crow bars.

White goods (Major Appliances)

Heavy construction and demolition debris

LANDSCAPE WASTE DISPOSAL

Landscape waste shall be collected during two collection periods, one in the spring and the second in the fall. Collections will be done throughout the City on Wednesdays. The spring collection period will be on the last two Wednesdays of April and the first two Wednesdays of May. The fall collection period will be on the last Wednesday of October and the first three Wednesdays of November.

Landscape waste should be placed in biodegradable landscape waste bags. These bags can be obtained at local grocery stores, hardware stores and home centers.

Landscape waste items should not exceed a weight of 40 lbs.

Brush items up to 2" in diameter can be bundled in bundles not exceeding 4' long and 1' in diameter.

Bundles should be tied with string or rope only.

After the holidays, Christmas trees will be accepted as one of the (2) weekly trash items or residents can affix a $1.00 garbage sticker to their tree and set it out for normal weekly collection.

CONTACT MORING DISPOSAL WITH ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR CURBSIDE REFUSE OR RECYCLING REMOVAL PROGRAM AT:
1-800-423-0759

Savanna Water & Sewer

The City of Savanna owns and operates its own municipal water utility consisting of four wells, two elevated water storage tanks, a water reservoir and water distribution system. Well No. 3 has a capacity of 350 gallons per minute; Well No. 4 has a capacity of 500 gallons per minute; Well No. 5 has a capacity of 550 gallons per minute; and Well No. 6 has a capacity of 1200 gallons per minute.

Water is pumped directly into the distribution system with a 250,000 gallon elevated storage tank and a 550,000 gallon reservoir acting as an equalizer. Water is pumped from the distribution system by a booster pump located on North Fourth Street to a 50,000 gallon elevated tank to serve the high ground in the north east sector of the City.

The distribution system is composed of 4", 6", 8", 10" and 12" diameter water mains. Water is treated by the addition of chlorine, fluorides and polyphosphates, in accordance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency standards.

The water distribution system serves approximately 1350 residential users, 200 commercial users and 45 industrial users. All users are metered. To facilitate meter reading and rendering of service bills, the city has been divided into commercial and residential zones. Service bills are issued quarterly on a staggered basis.

If you have any questions or require additional clarification, please phone us at
815-273-2251 Ext 3 or e-mail jlindeman@savanna-il.us

Savanna Illinois Plowing and Salting

SNOW PLOWING OPERATIONAL PLAN

SAVANNA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

A. SNOW EMERGENCY

A snow emergency is declared when "weather predictions or occurrences indicate the need." A snow emergency is declared when two inches occurs. Snow plowing begins as soon as possible. All streets are plowed on a priority basis. Priority one streets include all hills and primary highways, priority two streets include residential and other municipal service streets including streets in commercial areas. Priority three area include alleys and City parking lots. Priority three areas are only cleared after priority one and two streets are plowed.

It is not possible for snow plows to remove snow from private driveways. If snow is shoveled onto the street from driveways or sidewalks after the street has been plowed, the snow plow will not be back to clear the street again. Always shovel snow to the right (assuming you are standing in your drive and facing the street or alley), this will result in the least amount of snow being pushed into the driveway.

B. NOTIFICATION AND CALL-OUT OF PERSONNEL

Snow plow and equipment operators shall consider themselves notified whenever the weather agency forecasts a snow accumulation of more than two inches and shall be available to call and may notify the radio operator at the Fire Station. Failure of an employee to respond to call may be subject to disciplinary action. During non-working hours the Police Department will monitor street conditions and notify the Superintendent or Maintenance Foreman if crews are to be called out. Initially two plows will be utilized until four (4) inches of snow accumulation has occurred, whereupon all snow equipment may be utilized to clear the streets and alleys.

C. PLAN EFFECT

The snow removal plan will go into effect only when the accumulation of snow is in excess of two inches, as determined by the Public Works Superintendent or his assistant. Accumulations less than two (2) inches of snow or ice shall be taken care of with salt mixed with small diameter rock and sand, as directed by the Public Works supervisory personnel.

D. SNOW PLOWING DISTRICTS

The City shall be divided into four snow plowing districts as directed by supervisory personnel. The areas to be plowed (except alleys) and the equipment assigned to each specific area shall be determined by supervisory personnel.. Plowing of alleys in each district shall be provided by the assigned vehicle.

E. CONTROLLED PLOWING

Normal plowing operations techniques shall be utilized on all streets and alleys. Plowing operations shall start at the center of the longest dimension and the snow angle-plowed towards the side of the street of alley until the street of alley is cleared. Exceptions are as follows. Main Street, from Chicago Avenue to Division Street, will be plowed into the center of the street pursuant to removal. Also, several streets or alleys may be plowed to one side only, when conditions are favorable. The Superintendent shall identify said streets and alleys.

F. SNOW PLOWING PLAN

          The snow plow routes are identified as follows:
             (1) PRIMARY DISTRICTS
                    Plowing operations consisting of two units shall be called out for the primary streets when the accumulation of snow is in excess of two (2) inches. The remaining units for the primary streets shall be called out when the accumulation of snow is in excess of four (4) inches and all units shall remain in service until the streets and alleys are completely plowed.
              (2)SECONDARY DISTRICTS
                    Plowing operations consisting of all available units shall be called out for the secondary streets when the accumulation of snow is in excess of four (4) inches and all units shall remain in service until the streets and alleys are completely plowed. The Superintendent or Foreman will advise if the snow accumulation is in excess of two (2) inches but less than four (4) inches.
             (3)CITY OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
                    Plowing operations shall be called out for City off-street parking facilities only after the Superintendent has determined that the storm has ceased.

G. PLOWING AGAINST CURB

Plowing against the curb in areas where the public sidewalk parallels the street shall be accomplished at a reduced speed to prevent depositing snow on the public sidewalk.

H. SPEED FOR SNOW PLOWING

The recommended speed for snow plowing is 5 - 15 MPH to reduce damage to the plowing unit. Damage to equipment is almost always traceable to plowing unit plowing at excessive speeds.

I. SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS

          Following the storm, snow removal operations shall be implemented in the following areas during regular working hours.
                 (1) Main Street - from Chicago Avenue to Division Street.
                 (2) Adams Street, Jefferson Street, Madison Street and Murray Street, from alley west of Main Street to the alley east of Main.
              (3) Fourth Street from Bowen Street to Oak Street.
                (4) South side of Bowen Street approximately 75 feet east of Fourth Street.
                (5) Any other area as determined by the Superintendent.

J. SNOW PLOWING - INTERSECTIONS

Upon completion of the street and alley plowing operations, plowing units with power angling blades shall be utilized in clearing the intersections by short passes with the plow.

K. SNOW PLOWING - PROBLEM AREAS

During the snow storm limited effort shall be made by the Public Works Department to initiate removal of parked vehicles. After the storm, problem areas may be cleared of snow by placing temporary "No Parking" signs along the affected area on the day prior to the proposed work. Said signs shall notify the public of the proposed work. Public Works employees shall note the location of any raised manhole or water valves that may damage snow plows and notify their supervisor of said locations. Guide markers shall be placed at all potential hazard areas to reduce damage to the plowing unit and minimize down time.

L. IDENTIFICATION OF SNOW DISPOSAL SITES

          The following areas shall be designated snow disposal sites and may be utilized by business sector for snow disposal.
                    (1) All City Parking Lots - leased or owned.
                    (2) All City Parkways, including public sidewalks if the snow
          accumulation warrants such action.
                    (3) Extreme Westerly end of the following streets in areas that will not conflict with any parking lot access drive or impede traffic:
                              (a) Adams Street - West of Main Street
                              (b) Jefferson Street - West of Main Street
                              (c) Madison Street - West of Main Street
                              (d) Quincy Street - West of Main Street

M. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

          1. Before Plowing:
                    (a) Check hydraulic reservoir for proper oil level.
                    (b) Check hydraulic system for leaks.
                    (c) Check all snow plow mounting bolts and nuts for proper tightness.
                    (d) Check cutting edge wear.
                    (e) Check engine oil and radiator levels.
                    (f) Check tire chains, repair if needed.
          2. When checking the hydraulic reservoir fluid level, the lift cylinder must be fully retracted or down to obtain an accurate reading and to prevent over-filling which can damage the hydraulic system. Use automatic transmission fluid, Type "A", for adding fluid to the hydraulic system. Fill to the mark only.
        3. When the snow plow is disconnected from the vehicle, extend the lift cylinder to the end of its stroke and coat the chrome rod with a light grease. This procedure fills the cylinder with hydraulic fluid and protects both its interior and exterior from rust and corrosion.
          4. Whenever the snow plow is disconnected from the vehicle, coat the exposed area of the power angling cylinder chrome rods with light grease to protect them from rust and corrosion.
          5. When disconnecting the snow plow from vehicles equipped with power angling and with the engine off, operate the power angling control through its positions several times to release trapped pressure, to aid in disconnecting.
          6. When disconnecting the snow plow from vehicles, be alert not to allow the snow plow to sink into soft earth and become frozen in, preventing quick connection when the unit is to be used again.

N. ACTIONS OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS

          1. Fire Department
                    (a) The Fire Department shall monitor weather reports and advise the Public works Department twice daily to provide said employees with information needed to determine when to mount snow plows of load salt, as well as alert said employees of an impending call out.
                    (b) The Fire Department shall periodically inspect the fire hydrants and advise the Public works Department of any buried hydrants. Guide markers shall be attached to fire hydrants that are partially covered or buried to aid P.W. personnel in locating and avoiding said hydrants.
          2. Police Department
                    (a) Parking: The snow plow operators shall note any vehicles parked for more than seven (7) days (City Code Sec. 9-1-28 (B)) and after notification, the Police Department shall implement remedial action.
                    (b) News Releases - Letters
          The Police Department shall issue news releases requesting
cooperation of the public in removing their vehicles from the street and into driveways until the street is plowed.

News releases shall also be issued advising the public to park vehicles ( if no drive way is available ) on the same side of the street (regardless of parking restrictions) until the opposite side is plowed and then moving to the other side of the street until it is plowed and normal parking can resume until the next snow storm.

Letters shall be mailed to individuals that are dumping or plowing snow onto public streets, advising them of their responsibility. See City Code Title 8, Chapter 6.

SALTING OPERATIONAL PLAN

NOTIFICATION AND CALL-OUT OF MATERIAL

The Public Works Superintendent or the Maintenance Foreman shall be responsible for determining equipment call-out during regular working hours. The Police Department shall notify one of the above after regular working hours.

The salting operational plan shall go into effect during regular working hours at the discretion of the Public Works Personnel. Accumulations of less than two (2) inches shall be controlled with rock salt mixed with small diameter rock and sand, if available, as directed by the Superintendent.

OPERATIONAL PLAN

Salting operations during the storm event shall be limited to the Traffic light at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Route 84 South and on the curve located on Chicago Avenue and East Fifth Street intersection and also at the curve located on Chicago Avenue and Main Street, except as directed by the Superintendent or Foremen.

All other areas designated to be salted shall be salted based on conditions, after the storm has subsided, as directed by the Superintendent or Foreman.

The Public Works department is responsible for maintaining critical components of Savanna's infrastructure. Public Works includes Water & Sewer Departments, Street Department, Solid Waste Transfer Station and Recycling.

Savanna Illinois Recycling

Savanna Illinois Plowing and Salting