|
Highway Superintendent: Michael Kwartler
Function: To maintain and upgrade all town roads, roadside drainage, snow & ice removal, along with miscellaneous programs such as yard waste pickup.
Contact Information: Telephone (607) 648-4809 Option 2
Fax (607) 648-9192
E-mail highway@townofchenango.com
Town roads: 66 miles
Fees: All programs free. Original sluice pipes installed for cost of materials only. Price is dependent upon size and length of pipe and will be determined prior to installation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
When does the yard waste program begin and how long does it go on?
The yard waste program begins on the 1st Monday of April and ends on the last Monday of October.
What if Monday is a holiday?
The highway department will collect yard waste on the following workday following a holiday.
Why wasn't my yard waste picked up?
There could be several reasons your yard waste was not picked up.
Were the lids left on your cans or where the bags tied?
The highway department will not stop and check to see if it is household garbage or yard waste.
What kind of yard waste is it?
If it is branches then it is most likely a chipping pile and we chip that up separately from canned yard waste. It often takes up to 2 days to service the entire town.
It's raining, should I put the lids on anyway?
No, we understand that rain causes the garbage cans to be heavier, but we still hold to the policy of open containers.
Can I put my yard waste out any other day of the week?
You can put yard waste out any day of the week but the highway department will still only pick it up on scheduled days. The rest of the week is spent on road work.
What about leaves in the fall?
The highway department picks up leaves beginning the 1st Monday of November and continues throughout the end of the year ? weather permitting. Leaves can be placed in bags or cans and they must be left open or untied.
Does the highway pick up any other kind of garbage?
No, the highway does not pick up any kind of garbage. This includes household items or construction debris of any kind.
Does the highway department do tree removal?
The highway department will take trees down that are within the town's right of way. The town's right of way is 25ft from the center of the road. If there are power lines nearby, NYSEG will need to be involved.
Links:
Cornell Local Roads Program, the Quick Bites portions offers answers to commonly asked questions.
NWS Binghamton, NY offers a complete guide to weather
New York State Department of Transportation
Broome County DPW
| 
