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The Public Works Department provides a call-in brush and limb pickup program to Fairfield residents. The program runs from the first full week of April through the third week in October each year.

Schedule a pickup

Between April and October residents can arrange to have brush and limbs picked up by phone at 513-867-4200 or using the form below. Requests should be made at least one week in advance of the scheduled pickup date for your area.

All calls must include name, address and a telephone number. It may be necessary to limit the number of scheduled pickups in a specific week, so call as far as in advance as possible. Normal business hours for the Public Works Department are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Pick-up areas

The first full week of each month — areas west of Pleasant Avenue (U.S. 127)
The second week of each month — areas between Pleasant Avenue and Winton Road
The third week of each month — areas east of Winton Road
No pickups will be scheduled the last week of each month to allow for machinery repair and scheduling for the following month.

Find your brush zone

See these locations on a map or look up your address:

Requirements for pickup

The following requirements have been established to ensure the safety and efficiency of this program. There will be no deviation from these requirements:

Limbs must be at least six feet in length and no more than six inches in diameter, and they should be placed in the same direction. Any limbs larger than 6 inches in diameter will not be picked up. (Leave limbs as long as possible). For limbs larger than six inches in diameter, consider Operation Dump Truck.

Any smaller branches will be considered as brush and must be tied and bundled with natural fiber cord that is biodegradable (cotton, linen or twine). Bundles tied with wire, plastic or nylon cord will not be picked up .  All materials will be run through a chipper, so please ensure no rocks, metal or other foreign objects are included, as these could cause damage to the equipment or injury to those operating it.

Each bundle must not be heavier than 60 pounds and must be placed between the curb and sidewalk or at the edge of the roadway, not in the curb line or on the pavement. Placement of debris in the street is a traffic and safety hazard, is a violation of the City Ordinance and will not be picked up by city personnel. Residents will be responsible for cleanup and disposal. Do not park in front of piles. Piles that have blocked access or are obstructed by vehicles will not be picked up.

Service Limits

Both the Brush and Limb Pickup Program and Operation Dump Truck are intended to provide residents an option for normal trimmings and storm damage disposal. Residents contracting with professional tree trimming and removal services should include disposal in their contract since the city is unable to accommodate major disposal needs.

Drop Off Your Brush and Limbs

In addition, brush and limbs up to four inches in diameter can be dropped off on the second Saturday of each month at 4935 Groh Lane.

Parks Department crews will be on hand from 8 a.m. until 12 noon on these Saturdays to mulch the debris without charge. Residents may take the mulch back with them if they desire, or allow the mulch to be used in the city parks. No leaves or grass clippings are accepted, and users of this service must present proof of Fairfield residence.