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www.insidehalton.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, October 12, 2017 | 8 For more news, check out www.insidehalton.com oakville.ca Fall loose leaf collection October 23­December 1, 2017 Loose leaves will be collected from designated areas in Oakville as follows: Date October 23­27 October 30­November 3 November 6­10 November 13­17 November 20­24 November 27­December 1 Zone 5, 6, 7, 9 1, 3, 4, 10 5, 6, 7, 9 1, 3, 4, 10, A 5, 6, 7, 9, B, C 1, 3, 4, 10 Collection guidelines · Collection may occur any time during a scheduled week. To ensure your leaves are collected, put them out by 7 a.m. on the first day of collection in your zone. · To help keep leaves from blowing around your neighbourhood, please do not put out leaves more than seven days before the first day of a scheduled week for your zone. · Place all loose leaves on the boulevard or on the shoulder, not over catch basins, in bicycle lanes or in the ditches in front of your house. · Ensure leaves are free of garbage or other yard waste materials such as brush, branches, large twigs or stones. Contaminated piles of leaves or leaves put out after the pickup dates will not be collected. Homeowners are responsible for removing uncollected leaves. Bagged leaf service Halton Region collects bagged leaves and yard waste on the same day as regular garbage pickup. This is a separate program from the Town of Oakville's loose leaf collection. Visit halton.ca for more information on your waste collection schedule. For more information on Oakville's fall loose leaf collection, contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 (TTY 905-338-4200) or visit oakville.ca. Driveway Snow Windrow Clearing Program Registration is now open! If you are 65+ or have a physical disability or medical condition, you may be eligible for the Town of Oakville's driveway snow windrow clearing program. Our winter service will clear the snow pile left at the end of your driveway after the road has been plowed. Pick up an application form at Town Hall, any Oakville library, community or seniors' centre. You can also download a form at oakville.ca. Register in person until November 24 Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road ­ ServiceOakville counter Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Only $100 ($88.50 plus HST) for the season! For more information, contact ServiceOakville at 905-845-6601 (TTY 905-338-4200) or visit oakville.ca. Do you provide arborist, tree services or maintenance services within the Town of Oakville? Open House Tuesday, October 17 6:30 to 8 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road South Atrium If you are an arborist or own a tree or arboricultural company, you will be required to obtain a licence starting in 2018. Join us at our upcoming open house to learn more. Why do arborists need a license from the town? The annual licensing of certified arborists, arboriculture companies or tree companies will increase accountability of tree removals and maintenance in the Town of Oakville. Landscaping and property maintenance company licences are included in the review to streamline the process between the two business classes. Licensing of arborists will be similar to the licensing of existing private industries such as landscapers, pool contractors, HVAC installers, and fence installers. Annual licensing helps consumers identify qualified, knowledgeable tree care professionals and help protect and enhance the town's urban forest. Can't make our open house? Send us your comments by email at enforcementservices@oakville.ca. Accessibility needs If you can attend the open house on October 17 and have accessibility needs, please contact Margaret Boswell by October 13 at 905-845-6601, ext. 3350 (TTY: 905-338-4200), email margaret.boswell@oakville.ca, or by filling out the accessible feedback form on oakville.ca. More information Visit oakville.ca.