News Releases

Keep The Wreath Red

The Burlington Fire Department is participating in a new holiday fire awareness program this year. “Keep The Wreath Red” is a public education program designed to increase fire safety awareness. The program will run through New Year’s Day. Read on...
Burlington Fire Department Responds to Camper Fire

At 6:34 PM, Saturday November 30 2019, the Burlington Fire Department responded to a report of a camper on fire at 1211 Franklin St in Burlington. Read on...
Ending dates for bagged leaf collection

Burlington's bagged leaf collection ends the first week of December. Leaves must be set out at the curb by 7:00AM in paper yard waste bags. Do not tape or staple bags shut. Read on...
News Release - 2019 Locust Street Sewer Separation - Opening & Closings in the Area

Starting the morning of Tuesday, November 26th, Locust Street from Main to 5th will be open for traffic. Locust Street will be closed from 6th to 5th, including the 5th street intersection. Additionally, 4th Street will be closed from Locust to Pine. Read on...
Fall Leaf Collection Program

Crews will collect leaves, lawn & garden residue and twigs no larger than 1" in diameter for 7 weeks in the fall, as noted on the schedule. MATERIAL MUST BE IN PAPER YARDWASTE BAGS. WE WILL NO LONGER COLLECT FROM 33 GALLON CANS OR THE CITY SUPPLIED CARTS. See Schedule...