Large article collection for Ingersoll -2018
Oxford County Public Works will perform large article collection in the Town of Ingersoll in April. Ingersoll will be divided into three zones for this year’s Large Article Collection. Go to www.wasteline.ca or check your waste calendar to find out what week your collection begins.
The first week of collection for :
Zone 1 residents begins April 9, 2018
Zone 2 residents begins April 16, 2018
Zone 3 residents begins April 23, 2018
Please have your items out the Monday of your collection week. The Contractor will only be by once to pick up items. It will take approximately five days to complete each zone. Find out what items are acceptable for the large article collection and how to set out your items. Property owners are responsible for removing and disposing of items left behind that did not meet program guidelines.
For more information, please visit the Oxford County website.
Not all trees need trimming to the same degree, but all trees require some amount of regular pruning. In the forest, trees shed their branches naturally due to shading. When trees are "open grown" in parks and on streets we must carry out the trimming process.
In Town parks, trees are trimmed to remove deadwood, to allow parks equipment to maneuver under them, to reduce the severity of insect and disease attack and to keep branches above the hands of vandals.
Street trees, on the other hand, must be trimmed to clear wires, and to allow a 14-foot height over roadways so that delivery vans and other vehicles can move easily. We must also remove deadwood, suckers and crossover branches to allow the free flow of air through the tree to reduce insect and disease attack.
For efficiency, trees are usually trimmed along an entire street. This keeps costs down and allows the maximum number of trees to be trimmed in the available time.
Over time, if the tree wasn't trimmed, it would mature and limbs would break off in an irregular fashion, creating decay and eventual death. These broken and decayed branches could become hazards.
For an in-depth overview on tree pruning, please see the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) website.
If you feel your tree requires some type of maintenance, please contact our Public Works at 519-485-0120 or email works@ingersoll.ca for an inspection and follow-up. Please note, requests will be responded to in a priority sequence.
Tree topping and why it is harmful
Topping is the indiscriminate cutting of tree branches to reduce the size of a tree. Tree topping is not a viable method of height reduction. Topping often removes 50 to 100 per cent of the leaf-bearing crown of a tree, destroying its natural form. Removing branches can temporarily starve a tree and it will use a drastic survival method that forces rapid growth of leaves below each cut that actually cause the tree to grow more quickly. This rapid growth depletes the tree’s energy reserves and makes it vulnerable to disease and insect infestation. Tree topping is not considered best practice and there are alternatives to curb growth and preserve the natural beauty of the tree.
Different trees flourish in different types of soil. Be sure to research what type of soil you are planting in to ensure a better chance of survival. Location can also be important to a tree's survival. For example, if you are planting a tree that requires full sunlight, do not plant it in a shady area. For more detailed instructions, tips and hints please use the following link to the International Society of Arboriculture
The Town of Ingersoll is responsible for plowing Town-owned roads. In addition to plowing roadways we remove snow from bridges, sidewalks, school crossings, and walkways. For more detailed information on our plowing operations, see Levels of Service below.
The Street Sweeping Program consists of sweeping all Town streets to remove sand and debris that has accumulated over the winter season. These sweeping operations prevent materials from clogging catch basins and storm sewers, as well as providing a safe and clean driving surface.
The Town of Ingersoll Sweeps:
Residents are reminded
Sweeping Schedule
Sweeping operations begin in early spring when the ice and snow has melted from the curb line and the daytime temperatures are above freezing for consecutive days. This initial Spring Cleanup takes approximately 6 weeks to complete if all factors are favorable. Following the completion of the initial Spring Sweeping Program, Summer sweeping occurs until the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Summer sweeping includes: