By WJBC Staff
NORMAL – Effective Monday, Public Works crews will begin working summer hours from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Residents should make sure any items for collection are placed at the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of collection (only regular garbage and recycling will be collected on Memorial Day).
The hours for obtaining free mulch (when available) and dropping off electronics for recycling will change to 6 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. until Labor Day.
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