DPW Highway Superintendent Retires
The Department of Public Works would like to announce the retirement
of Highway Superintendent, Dan Powderly, as of January 18, 2012. Dan
is a 38-1/2 year veteran of the DPW and has served as the Highway
Division superintendent for the past four years. The Department of
Public Works would like to thank Dan for his many years of service
and we wish him a happy and healthy retirement. It has been a
pleasure working with him.
Public Outreach on Fats, Oils, Grease,
& Rags in the Sewer System
Over the past three years, the Town of Billerica has experienced an
increase in the number of blockages in sewer lines as well as a
dramatic increase in the frequency of clogged pumps at the 26 pump
stations in town. In both cases, the culprits have been rags and
grease.
In order to help our customers understand the impact of rags and
grease on the sewer system, all homeowners received a
flyer in their December
2011 water bills about rags. The April 2012 water bill will contain
a flyer explaining
proper grease disposal. (See the links at right for more
information.)
Remember that these blockages can occur in the pipes in the public
system as well as those that run from your house to the town's lines
in the street. These blockages can cause backups in your house.
However, if the blockage is in your pipe, the town is not
responsible for the cost of the repair and cleanup.
2012 Trash and Recycling Collection
Guide Has Been Mailed
Watch your mail. The 2012 Residential Trash and Recycling Guide has
been mailed to residents of Billerica. You can find the
guide online by clicking on the Trash and Recycling quick link to
the right. Please watch this website for regular announcements from
the Billerica Department of Public Works.
General Plan of Snow Removal
Operations
With winter rapidly approaching, the Department of Public Works
would like to update residents on our current snow removal policies
and procedures. We rely on the cooperation of our residents to
assist in our snow removal efforts, so please click
here to learn
what we do before, during, and after a snow storm, and what you can
do to help.
Toilet, Clothes Washer & Dish Washer Rebate
Program
The Town of Billerica has established the "Billerica Water
Conservation Fund" to encourage the use of water efficient
appliances. As a result of this funding, the Town will offer rebates
on water-conserving toilets, urinals, dish washers, and clothes washers. For
program details and printable application form,
click here.
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