Starting in the Day 1 area, City of Dauphin crews began collecting accumulated garden waste, grass clippings and leaves, as well as shrubs and tree branches less than six inches in diameter at a maximum length of eight feet, last week.

These items will only be collected if they are free of household waste, hazardous waste and recyclable materials and are in a clearly identifiable pile.

The spring clean up campaign will occur in back lanes, so place the items near your back lane for pick-up.

Those residences that do not have a back lane, place your items on the boulevard near the curb.

Large equipment will be used, so it is important to place the items close to the lane or curb to avoid property damage.