Brush and bulk waste collection delayed in Bloomington

Posted on January 11, 2021
Public Works will provide regular updates to keep users informed of the status of brush and bulk waste collection. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON –  Because of the large amount of brush generated as a result of the snow and ice events that took place during the first few days of January, Bloomington brush and bulk waste collection will follow a modified schedule until crews can catch up with the demand.

According to a news release, the city has allocated additional resources to assist with and accelerate the process of brush and bulk waste collection during this time.

Public Works will provide regular updates to keep users informed of the status of brush and bulk waste collection. On Monday, January 11, crews will collect brush and bulk waste for the Unshaded Thursday route, as shown on the 2021 Solid Waste Map and Calendar, and continue through each solid waste area in order. Crews are projected to be in each solid waste area for two to three days.

Users may take also take brush and bulk waste to the Citizen Convenience Center, which is located at 402 S. East Street in Bloomington (south of the Bloomington Public Library) and is open from 7 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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