What is the marking on the grass or tree in front of my home?
The markings are usually done by Diggers Hotline, please contact them for further information.
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Why did my recycling container get tagged and why is my recycling not collected?
Your recycling container could have been tagged or not collected for several reasons, most likely though, you had plastic bags in your recycling. Plastic bags and items that can tangle, like a garden hose, are prohibited material to put in your recycling can.
If I am moving, do I take my garbage and recycling carts with me?
Individual garbage and recycling cans were provided to each home by the Village of Bayside. When moving, you can take any additional garbage or recycling cans you purchased with you or you can contact Village Hall to have the additional cans picked up.
When can I rake leaves to the side of the road?
In the fall, leaves must be raked into a single pile at the side of the road. Please do not mix leaves with other yard waste or rake leaves into the road. Piles that include material other than leaves WILL NOT be collected.
Why did I get a notice regarding my mailbox?
The Village has inspected mailboxes to determine if they are straight, stable, and sturdy. If your mailbox is leaning or appears to be unstable, you need to repair it prior to the winter snow season. If you do not repair your mailbox and the snow from a plow knocks it over, the Village will not … Continued
Why did I get this letter from Accurate Appraisal? Is it legitimate?
Accurate Appraisal, LLC, the assessing firm that Village has contracted with for property assessments, updates ⅙ of the property record cards for the Village of Bayside each year. Although ⅙ of the properties have been chosen for an interior walk through, the entire municipality will be revalued. If you have received a letter, your property … Continued
When is yard waste collected?
Yard waste is collected in the Village April through November. Loose leaves are only collected in the fall. During the spring and summer, leaves should be bagged for collection. In addition to roadside collection, the Village also offers select drop off dates for yard waste and excess recycling. Collection weeks and special collection days can … Continued
Can I see what is in my property file?
You can contact Village Hall and Village staff will email your property file in the form of PDFs.
When will you be at my house to collect: yard waste, leaves, recycling, garbage, etc.?
The answer is simple, we don’t know. On all collection periods, residents must have their collection materials curbside by 7am the day of their collection period. For recycling and garbage, follow the schedule. For yard waste/leaf collection, have your items curbside by 7am Monday morning of the collection week.
Why did the Village send me a letter regarding registering to vote?
The only time the Village sends out a letter to any voter is if the information that has been sent by the voter is incomplete. The letter will be sent on Village of Bayside letterhead and signed by a Village employee. The Village does not send out letters requesting you to register to vote.