PROPOSED 2012 STREET RECONSTRUCTION LIST    

The 2012 street reconstruction plan is currently being developed by staff for consideration by the Public Works Commission. View the proposed street list here.    

RECYCLING COLLECTION CHANGES  

You may have noticed your recycling in plastic bags is not being picked up by DPW. The City has been asked to not accept any recycling in plastic bags, except shredded paper in clear plastic bags. In addition, any evidence of non-recyclables or food in your recycle bin may lead to your recycling not being picked up. The recyclable materials we collect are taken to be sorted and sold, and eventually manufactured into new products. With too many non-recyclables in the mix, the material cannot be used. Follow this link for more information on how to recycle plastic shopping bags and how to obtain a covered recycling bin. We appreciate your help and support for recycling in Burlington!

 25 MPH CITYWIDE SPEED LIMIT

The 25 mph citywide speed limit went into effect on November 30, 2011. Click herefor more information.

 

WASTEWATER RATE INCREASE  

On June 20, 2011 the Burlington City Council approved a Wastewater rate increase of 10% from $4.71 to $5.18 / 100 c.f. This change was recommended to provide sufficient revenues to fund debt service for the refinancing of debt to the State of Vermont. The Water rate will remain the same.

MONITOR YOUR WATER AND WASTEWATER ACCOUNTS ONLINE  

We are pleased to announce iConnect, the convenient way to monitor your Water and Wastewater account online. Call 863-4501 to receive a password, then log on for eBilling and to view your account.

 

INSPECTION SERVICES PROPERTY PERMIT COMPLIANCE  

Effective May 9, 2011, DPW Inspection Services is collecting a $36.00 fee for each Bianchi property search for the first hour and .60 per minute thereafter. Download a property search application here

FLUORIDE REDUCTION IN DRINKING WATER  

On January 7, 2011, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced they are proposing to change the recommended level for community water fluoridation from 0.7 mg/l - 1.2 mg/l to a single value of 0.7 mg/l. The Burlington Water Department has reduced our fluoride dose from a previous target of 1.0 mg/l to 0.7 mg/l.

 

COMPOST BINS -- SOLD OUT!  

SoilSaver compost bins available through DPW are sold out! Bins are still available through Green Mountain Compost for $46.00.