A reminder to Perry residents, the shortened fall open yard waste burning season will begin Saturday.
However, the City encourages residents to use other methods of disposal when possible.
“You can mulch your leaves in your yard, it’s actually a pretty good fertilizer. Also we do our yard waste pickup in the brown yard waste recycle bags. Also, if you have a really large amount and you want to put it on a trailer and take it somewhere in the back of your pickup the North Dallas County Landfill does accept yard waste drop offs as well.”
That’s City Administrator Sven Peterson who says though some residents have expressed concerns with the shortened burn season, Perry residents are better off than those in other areas.
“I think we have quite a few options in town. Talking with other communities, some of them have to pay about a dollar per bag to get rid of their yard waste. So I think we have it pretty good here that we can just put it by the curb and the city will pick it up for us.”
All burning must take place between 10am and sundown. It’s allowed only in the rear of private property, at least 30 feet from any neighboring buildings. Additionally, all open burning needs to be supervised at all times.
The all open burning season will end on November 22nd. If you have questions, call City Hall at 465-2481