To maintain this balance, programs, and supports are available through the Beautify Bassano Initiative.
This no-cost service starts May 1 and runs every other Tuesday until September 30 annually. Branches must be stacked in small, neat piles. If you have a back alley, place the branch piles for pick-up there. Without a back alley, place the branch piles on the front boulevard by the curb for pick up.
The branch pick-up service is facilitated by the public works department. There are times when the branches may not be picked up because of priority issues, such as a water break. When this happens, branch piles will be picked up later in the week OR on the next regularly scheduled pick-up day. There is no need to call the town office or the public works department unless your branch pile was missed over a 4-week period.
Please be respectful of the program, there are over 500 properties in town that have access to this service and most of the pick-up is done manually by the public works department.
Boulevard tree maintenance happens twice per year on an as-needed basis during the spring and fall. If there is a boulevard tree that requires maintenance, contact the Town Office and photos by email.
If the maintenance is deemed to be warranted, it will be added to the maintenance schedule. If there is significant danger and concern for the loss of a person or property, tree maintenance will occur outside the spring and fall schedule
Be advised that the Town will not remove boulevard trees unless they are dead, dying, or dangerous. Trees support a healthy ecosystem and contribute to the beautification of our community.
As a reminder, tree maintenance happens in cycles. We may not agree on the level of urgency related to tree maintenance or what type of maintenance is required. Municipal employees aim to collaborate with residents to find solutions to boulevard tree problems, we ask that you do the same.
Residents are encouraged to be responsible tree owners. This means trimming branches that overhang the road, sidewalks, or neighbors’ property. Residents are permitted to remove and plant trees without consulting the Town pending the following guidelines are adhered to:
Finally, if you have a tree dispute with your neighbors, aim to work it out together. Bylaw enforcement related to tree disputes on private property is limited.
Throughout the year, the Town works with tree companies and provides them with a place to offload woodchips. Woodchips are free for pick up and use by the public 24/7 while quantities last. Bring your own equipment, take as much as you need, and clean up after yourself.
The Town does not guarantee the woodchip product. Use at your own discretion.
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