Markham tree debris to be collected Mondays for up to 6 weeks

Markham Economist & Sun

Markhams tree debris collection will continue for the next several weeks.

The special tree debris collection service will start Jan. 6 and continue each Monday for about six weeks.

The city will only collect items small enough to be put through a wood chipper, such as tree branches, twigs and limbs.

Residents are encouraged to safely remove tree debris from their property and neatly stack branches near the curb away from sidewalks and fire hydrants.

Branches do not have to be tied in bundles.

The city is responsible for removing and disposing of city trees, including tree trunks, wherever they fall, but will not collect tree trunks from private yards.

As a result of the ice storm, the city has streamlined its tree removal process.

Where a fallen or broken tree proves to be a hazard to the homeowner, the resident can hire a certified arborist to remove the entire tree or part of the tree without a removal permit.

But the city is asking for your help to track damage the citys tree canopy. If a damaged tree on your property is greater than 8 inches in diameter and 4.5 feet in height, the city asks that you photograph the damaged tree and submit the photo to the city.

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