Due to the snow event overnight on November 9, Valparaiso City Services will delay trash pickup one day this week. Monday, November 10 trash services will be provided on Tuesday, November 11. Tuesday's trash pickup will be Wednesday, Wednesday's trash pickup will be Thursday, and Thursday's trash pickup will be Friday.
"This is one of the earliest significant snowfalls we've seen in recent memory. But our crews and our equipment were ready and have worked tirelessly since the snow began yesterday," said Steve Poulos, Executive Director for Valparaiso City Services.
As a reminder:
- During winter weather events, major thoroughfares and critical areas will be cleared first and will remain the focus in overnight hours. Side streets, neighborhoods, and cul-de-sacs will be cleared once the major thoroughfares and critical areas are safe to travel.
- Major thoroughfares are main roadways and emergency routes.
- Critical areas are bridges, hills, railroad crossings and any other areas that may need increased attention.
- Cul-de-sacs are cleared initially by the large plow truck, which travels the outside of the circle along driveway entrances. The center of the cul-de-sac will be cleared by smaller trucks that can more easily maneuver the area. These drivers do their best to place the snow in an unobtrusive area.
- Please understand that plows cannot keep snow out of residents’ driveways. Snow from the roadway is pushed from the center to the edges and it is the homeowner’s responsibility to clear the snow from the end of their driveway, as well as in front of the mailbox. This snow should not be placed back in the street.
- City Code prohibits property owners from placing snow from their property (driveways, sidewalks, etc.) in the street. (City Ordinance 72.53)
- City Code prohibits parking on the street when snow is in excess of two inches until streets have been cleared. (City Ordinance 72.04)
- If you believe your mailbox is damaged by a city plow please complete our Mailbox Damage Form, available on the Valparaiso City Services - Public Works page on Valpo.us.
- Damage to the grassy area in the right-of-way is one of the unavoidable side-effects of clearing the streets. In spring when the ground has thawed, we inspect the routes, and repair the damage by filling in with topsoil, and planting grass seed wherever necessary.
- Residents who place landscaping (shrubs, stones, and plantings other than sod) or irrigation systems in the city right of way assume any liability for damage.
- The City of Valparaiso encourages residents to keep an eye on neighbors, particularly seniors and others who may have difficulty in accessing help. The Valparaiso Police Department offers a ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ (๐๐๐ฅ๐) to check on residents when the weather is severe. To register yourself or a loved one, contact Natalie Kasberger nkasberger@valpopd.com or (219) 462-2135, extension 2345. You may contact Customer Service at (219) 462-6174.
If you have any questions regarding snow removal efforts or Valparaiso City Services, please contact Customer Service at (219) 462-6174.