What's the deal with the tree branches?

[bbriscoe]

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

I have three or four dump truck loads of branches by my curb. We bought the place for the trees and many of them dropped big branches.

I also have three ricks of wood drying in new found sunlight. Neighbors cut at least three more ricks of wood out of my branches at the curb and hauled them back to their homes.

Firewood and wine are really the only things that improve with age.

How long before this new wood is ready to burn.  Seems like it should be real good since it all got cut down in the winter when the branches aren't green.  I've already burned a few small pieces mixed in with some older stuff and it burned fine.

[TeeDub]

It was always my understanding that you want to let wood "cure" for at least a year before burning.

[bbriscoe]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by bbriscoe

The mayor was on KRMG this morning saying how efficiently and quickly she wanted to get the branches picked up and how the bid process was nearly complete and all that.  She was also asked why city crews couldn't have already started the job and she gave some lame excuse about how they have regular jobs to do (like what, mowing the grass in the winter?) and having to reallocate resources.  Well this was the biggest disaster in our history so maybe that should qualify for a reallocation of resources.  

Two days ago my co-worker told me that Sapulpa was done picking up their branches.  Now with the widespread devatation in Tulsa, I don't expect us to be done yet, but why the h___ haven't we even gotten started by the time that little sapulpa is done?  

The slowness of governmental red-tape in this town is ridiculous.

The city crews had to open two temporary greenwaste sites, clears branches from roadways and other tasks. There is enough being hauled off by individuals to keep every person on the city payroll busy. Broken Arrow said they weren't starting until January either.

If you had cut your limbs to appropriate standards for trash service, they'd be gone by now.

That's not even close to true grizzle - there are loads of small branch piles the right size around my neighborhood and the trash service hasn't picked up any of them. I'm not even sure if they will pick up my Christmas tree this year.  We will see today.

[tulsascoot]

You all could pick them up yourself and take them to the green dump. Or just wait for the city, and complain.

[dggriffi]

you can burn freshly cut wood but done in any season it will still be "green".  Dry or "seasoned" wood burns much hotter and is much more efficient.

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by bbriscoe


That's not even close to true grizzle - there are loads of small branch piles the right size around my neighborhood and the trash service hasn't picked up any of them. I'm not even sure if they will pick up my Christmas tree this year.  We will see today.

I know of trash collectors in multiple areas picking up debris that is bagged or bundled with the trash. Proper preparation is no longer than 4' and tied. They aren't gonna try to clean up loose branches in the dark.

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by bbriscoe

Any updates on when this junk will get picked up?  Will our regular trash service pickup our Christmas trees?

I heard on the TV news tonight (1-4-08) that starting Monday 1-7, the firm that the City has contracted with will have triple the collection crews on the streets.  My best guess is that it will take through February to clean up all this mess.  Hold tight, we are all in the same boat.  I don't think anyone is getting priority service over anyone else.  And today, in trees around my house, there are still more branches falling because of the winds.  The saga continues....

[TheArtist]

Is there any particular size we have to cut the limbs down to so that this company will pick them up? Or can we just drag the whole tree over near the curb and they will deal with it? []

[TUalum0982]

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

Is there any particular size we have to cut the limbs down to so that this company will pick them up? Or can we just drag the whole tree over near the curb and they will deal with it? []

I believe they said they wanted them cut to 4-5ft lengths.  

[TUalum0982]

quote:Originally posted by tulsascoot

You all could pick them up yourself and take them to the green dump. Or just wait for the city, and complain.

yeah that's what I was thinking also.  I helped my parents take 10 loads of trees to the sites at 71st and Elwood and 61st and Riverside.  If you didnt have 4WD at 61st and Riverside, you were almost gauranteed to get stuck.  It was pretty nasty out there.

[tulsa1603]

quote:Originally posted by TUalum0982

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

Is there any particular size we have to cut the limbs down to so that this company will pick them up? Or can we just drag the whole tree over near the curb and they will deal with it? []

I believe they said they wanted them cut to 4-5ft lengths.  

So the huge HUGE HUGE tree from across the street that fell across the road, then was placed in MY yard by the city when they came through to clear it for traffic, has to be cut into 5' lengths by me??  [xx(]  I wish this information was being made more public earlier on.  I have a 60' long pile that is about 8' tall and 10' deep, so now I'm supposed to cut it all into 5' lengths?  This stuff has NOT been publicized well.

[mr.jaynes]

quote:Originally posted by bbriscoe

quote:Originally posted by RecycleMichael

I have three or four dump truck loads of branches by my curb. We bought the place for the trees and many of them dropped big branches.

I also have three ricks of wood drying in new found sunlight. Neighbors cut at least three more ricks of wood out of my branches at the curb and hauled them back to their homes.

Firewood and wine are really the only things that improve with age.

How long before this new wood is ready to burn.  Seems like it should be real good since it all got cut down in the winter when the branches aren't green.  I've already burned a few small pieces mixed in with some older stuff and it burned fine.

All this wood, it will make for a good supply of mulch come springtime....

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by tulsa1603

quote:Originally posted by TUalum0982

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

Is there any particular size we have to cut the limbs down to so that this company will pick them up? Or can we just drag the whole tree over near the curb and they will deal with it? []

I believe they said they wanted them cut to 4-5ft lengths.  

So the huge HUGE HUGE tree from across the street that fell across the road, then was placed in MY yard by the city when they came through to clear it for traffic, has to be cut into 5' lengths by me??  [xx(]  I wish this information was being made more public earlier on.  I have a 60' long pile that is about 8' tall and 10' deep, so now I'm supposed to cut it all into 5' lengths?  This stuff has NOT been publicized well.

No, that is not the way I understand it.  All fallen tree debris left by the curb on your property will eventually be picked up by the city contractors, and does not have to be cut or bundled in 4' lengths.  You do have to drag all debris onto the City 5' right of way.  They will be clearing neighborhoods, one at a time.  Of course, there will be a multitude of small sticks and twigs left over, left to you to rake and bag, but the giant limbs will be picked up by the city.  (And this is apparently only for City of Tulsa residents.)  At this point is is purely a waiting game, as to when the clean-up crews will hit your neighborhood.

[booWorld]

quote:Originally posted by TUalum0982

quote:Originally posted by TheArtist

Is there any particular size we have to cut the limbs down to so that this company will pick them up? Or can we just drag the whole tree over near the curb and they will deal with it? []

I believe they said they wanted them cut to 4-5ft lengths.  

From the December 13th Tulsa World:

quote:
Homeowners wanting to get rid of their fallen tree limbs should simply take them to the curb for collection.

It's not necessary to break them down into bundles, said Dan Crossland, Public Works Department deputy director of public facilities.

"If you can get it out there, we will haul them away," said Crossland, adding that it will be several days. "We are still busy clearing the roadways."

[FOTD]

Some of those folks in Forrest Hills are reaching when they have their property clear cut and then dump the limbs and debris for the city. 30th and Lewis today looked like who ever lives there just threw everything over the fence rather than doing their civic duty and pay for the total removal themselves....maybe they're having difficulty paying the mortgage....