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1. How do I dispose of an appliance?
2. When is City Wide Clean-Up?
3. Can I haul junk to the Landfill for free during City Wide Clean-Up?
4. How do I dispose of a bulky item, like a couch, other than during City Wide Clean-Up?
5. How do I dispose of a television?
6. How do I dispose of electronics like a computer or computer monitor?
7. What is NOT allowed during City Wide Clean-Up?
8. How do I dispose of auto body parts?

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1. When do I need a permit?
2. When isn't a building permit required?
3. What happens if a contractor or owner contractor begins work without first obtaining a building permit?

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1. How do I recycle soda bottles and cans?
2. What if I have more recyclables than will fit inside the green recycling bin?
3. Should I remove the labels and caps from bottles and cans before recycling?
4. What about pizza boxes?
5. Are cereal boxes recyclable?

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1. Why do firefighters work 24-hour shifts?
2. Why does a fire truck or pickup truck come when you call for an ambulance?
3. Why do I see fire fighters at the grocery store and who pays for the items they buy?
4. Who provides the ambulance service for Burlington?
5. Do you respond to calls outside of the Burlington city limits?

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1. Why do we need a new fire station?
2. How did you select the proposed site?
3. Did you consider other sites?
4. Did you choose the proposed location to benefit West Burlington?
5. How much is this going to cost?
6. Will my property taxes go up?
7. Did you consider cheaper options?
8. What other factors influenced the design?
9. When will the new station be completed?
10. What happens if the projects go over budget?
11. Who do I contact if I have questions about the project?

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1. How do I dispose of hazardous household chemicals?
2. How do I dispose of automotive products?
3. How do I dispose of needles and sharps?
4. How do I dispose of fluorescent light bulbs or HID bulbs?

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1. How do I dispose of yard waste?
2. How do I dispose of wood waste, like twigs and branches?
3. Is it okay to burn leaves?

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1. How do I register for classes?
2. How do I rent a City facility?
3. What classes and camps are currently available?

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1. What is Zoning?
2. Do I need a permit to install a fence?
3. How do I find my lot (property) lines?
4. How close to a property line am I allowed to build a garage, house, fence, etc?
5. Who is responsible for maintaining the area between the sidewalk and the street?
6. Can I place gravel for a new driveway?

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1. What number do I call to report a crime if it is not an emergency?
2. When am I required to file an accident report?
3. Does Burlington have a curfew?
4. Who do I call to report an abandon vehicle ?

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1. How do I establish utility service for an existing residence?
2. When will my street be cleaned?
3. Who do I contact for cable / internet problems?
4. Where do I get snow removal information after hours?
5. I have an RV; is there some place in the city I can dump my waste tank?

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1. How can I be notified when a snow emergency is in place?
2. Where do I get snow removal information after hours?
3. When does a parking prohibition take effect and where?
4. When will the plows be in my area?
5. What is the order for snow removal on City streets?
6. Can I park on posted snow routes?
7. I scooped my drive out and the plows came back and plowed it shut again... Why?
8. Do you have questions about snow removal?

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1. How do I sign up for trash collection?
2. What day is my trash collected?
3. What time of day is my trash to be out?
4. How do I report that my trash was missed?
5. I rent my home. Does the City provide trash collection?
6. Where can I buy Trash Tags? How much do they cost?
7. I forgot to set my trash out on time. What can I do?
8. What holidays alter my trash collection day?
9. How do I dispose of construction or demolition material?
10. How do I dispose of a tire or car battery?
11. How do I dispose of paint or spray paint?
12. How do I dispose of batteries?
13. How do I dispose of a propane tank or helium tank?
14. How do I dispose of old carpet?
15. Where is the landfill? What are the hours of operation?
16. Can I rent a large roll-off container or a dumpster from the City?
17. Who can I call if there is a problem with garbage at my neighbors?
18. Does the City pick up Christmas trees?
19. If I want to throw away furniture infested with bed bugs, will the Solid Waste crew take it?
20. There is a dead animal in my yard. Who can I call?
21. How can I dispose of unused prescriptions and over the counter medications?

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1. Does my child have to attend camp all summer or do I only pay for weeks my child attends?
2. Where do you go when it is raining or when severe weather persists?
3. What is the camper/staff ratio?
4. What should my child bring to camp each day?
5. What is the fee for Summer Camp?
6. What is a typical day at camp like?
7. What are the drop-off and pick-up times?
8. Are there age requirements?