Notices

STORM RECOVERY UPDATE: PARKWAY STUMP REMOVAL

Stump removal is underway for trees removed from public parkways following the August 11 storm. Stumps in front or back yards are NOT a part of this project. Because stump grinding requires different equipment, the crew may arrive after tree and limb removal has finished in your neighborhood.

Think a parkway stump was missed? Contact Dyer Public Works at 219-865-4222 or dpw@townofdyer.com with your address and the stump’s location so staff can check the work list.

We’ll share more information about restoring the areas where stumps are removed and any plans for replacement trees as those details are confirmed. If a standing parkway tree is leaning, damaged, or lifting a sidewalk, please report its location to Public Works for review.

Thank you for your patience as storm recovery continues.

The Department of Public Works has started leaf removal services. Please ensure that leaves are placed in the parkway only and keep them off the street and away from fire hydrants, sidewalks, and street drains. It's important to only include leaves in the pile, as any other items could potentially damage the equipment and the operators.

Any questions regarding solid waste removal can be addressed by contacting the Department of Public Works.

The Department of Public Works will begin branch removal for the season on March 17th. Limbs need to be placed in the parkway between the curb and sidewalk. Limbs should not be placed in the street, nor should they be placed on the sidewalk or around a fire hydrant. The branch pile needs to be stacked neatly at the curb with the cut end pointing toward the street or, if they are too long, place them in the parkway with the cut end of the limbs pointing in the flow of traffic. Do not put anything else in the limb pile as this may cause serious damage to the equipment or the operators of the machine. Also, smaller piles of limbs and branches may be placed in your garbage can. Please make sure you only put bare limbs in the garbage can, as leaves create a greater fire hazard inside of the garbage truck.

Spring Clean-Up will be from April 7th through the 18th (2 weeks). During this time frame, leaves will be picked up and additional dumpsters will be at the Public Works complex for residential use. The leaves need to be placed in the parkway and kept off the streets and away from fire hydrants, storm water drains, and off the sidewalks. Please do not place limbs, rocks, bricks, or any other materials in the leaf pile. The additional dumpsters will be available during normal business hours 7am-3pm and on Saturday, April 12th from 7:00am to 12:00pm.

The Department of Public Works will kick off leaf pick-up in October.

Leaf removal services are currently being addressed. Leaves need to be placed in the parkway being careful to keep them off the street and away from the fire hydrants, sidewalks and street drains. Please make sure only leaves are placed in the pile as anything else may cause damage to the equipment and operators. Branch and limb pickup has been suspended during this time and will resume on December 9th. 

The Town of Dyer is performing an inventory of all water service lines. The water service line is the smaller pipe that delivers water from the Town water main to your home. This inventory assessment is required by the Federal EPA for all public utilities to identify any remaining lead water service lines for future remediation efforts. You can conduct a simple visual check where the  water line enters your home. Typically, this will be near the water meter for your home. Your assistance in performing this survey is greatly appreciated.

A survey was included in your monthly utility bill, however, you can use the links below to access a copy of the printed survey or to access the online survey.  Please complete this survey at your earliest convenience or by July 31, 2024.

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e73c214cd5e24f42bd31143c3462cb93 

If you need assistance completing this survey or have questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at 219-865-4222 or by email at dpw@townofdyer.com. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.