BUCHANAN WATER CUSTOMERS
On Monday, August 16th, the City will begin installing “End Points” on every outside meter in the City and Township that is receiving our municipal water & sewer services. The City is contracting with a company called “City Services” to install the end points. This contractor will be driving a black Toyota Tacoma Truck and will have the City of Buchanan’s logo on the side. He will be wearing a bright yellow vest and will have identification with the City’s logo on it. A normal installation takes 10 minutes and the contractor does not need to enter the home or business. It is expected that this project will take two weeks to complete. If a resident has concerns, please call City Hall immediately and we can verify the contractor’s identity. 
 

RECYCLING SCHEDULE TO CHANGE
Effective April 29th, Reliable Disposal will pickup recycling every fourth Thursday.

YARD WASTE PICK-UP
The City will pick up grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings or garden waste on a "pay per bag" basis in City approved 30-gallon kraft paper bags, which can be purchased at City Hall for $2.50 each. Pick-up will be on Mondays, from April 5th through October 25th. Residents must call the City's yard waste line at 695-2440 (24-hour answering machine) to request pick-up.  DO NOT PLACE LEAVES, GRASS CLIPPINGS, ETC. IN THE STREET.

BRUSH PICK-UP
From Monday, April 5th through Monday, October 4th, the City will pick up brush and limbs. Crews will make one pass through the City each month. Brush and limbs must be neatly stacked and laying in one direction on the area between the curb and sidewalk. Items will not be accepted if tied in bundles or exceeds 10' in length or exceeds an amount of 6' high by 6' wide. If the brush is a result of pruning/removal on private property by the owner, renter or a hired service provider, that brush shall not be placed for City pick-up. No branches or tree trunks with a diameter greater than 4 inches will be collected. Tree stumps are not acceptable.

CEMETERY DECORATION REGULATIONS
Summer decorations may be maintained from April 15th through October 1st. If they are not removed by October 2nd, they will be considered abandoned and shall be disposed of. If you have any questions, please call Oak Ridge Cemetery at 695-3971.
 
SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The City of Buchanan received funds from the MDEQ for both Sewer and Water Improvements to be made during the years 2009 and 2010.  The 2009 projects included lining several sanitary lines in the City, rehabilitating the City's lift station controls and renovating the City Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The projects began in Spring of 2009 and are currently underway.  The sewer projects are expected to be complete in early 2010.  While there were some temporary interruptions in the sewer service, no further interruptions in service are expected.  The city plans to kick-off its water improvement projects in March of 2010.
 The Water improvements, funded by a Drinking Water Revolving Fund Loan through Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) include a new well and transmission, new main to supplement the City's existing system, a new water control facility to manage water treatment and supply operations, a new tower based billing system, a new Third St. water main, water valve replacements and water tower improvements.  The total water project cost is estimated to be $2.9 million.  The City received forgiveness of 40% of the project costs through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, saving the City an estimated $1.1 million.  Construction for the improvements is scheduled to begin in April 2010.  While steps will be taken to limit service interruptions, it is possible that, at times, water service may be intermittent.  Residents and businesses will be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of any possible service interruptions.  
 Construction will be completed near November, 2010.  Questions regarding the upcoming improvements can be directed to Abonmarche, Kenton C. McAndrew, Group Director, 269-927-2295, x 122.
 

If you see a property that concerns you due to abandonment or weed overgrowth, please contact the City of Buchanan's Code Enforcement Team and alert them to the situation.  They can be reached at 695-0006.