GREENCASTLE ANNUAL FALL LEAF PICK-UP (Greencastle, Ind.) The Department of Public Works will begin the annual leaf pick-up on October 23 and run through November 30. The Department asks that residents in the city limits rake their leaves only, no limbs or other debris, to the curb or between the sidewalk and the street. For those who do not have a curb or sidewalk, please put your leaves out near the street, but not in the street. Please do not rake leaves into the street. The Department will be following the trash routes, so please have leaves ready for pick-up the day before your normal trash pick-up day. The Department will only go through each day’s route once during the week unless our efforts are ahead of schedule. Holidays will be run the day before, if possible, along with the regular route for the day. Veterans Day, Friday, November 10, will be run on Thursday, November 9. The Thursday and Friday routes of Thanksgiving break will be run on Wednesday, November 22. For updates and schedule changes, please check the local newspapers, the local radio station, and the City’s Facebook page. Weather and equipment breakdowns may impact the schedule. The city composts the leaves that are collected each year. After composting for a period of time, the materials are used to support community plantings and gardens. Also, please note that the Putnam County Yard West Site will close for the season at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023. Regular hours are Monday and Wednesday from Noon until 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please dispose of twigs, limbs and other yard waste at this site. Please see https://irp.cdn-website.com/0e04815a/files/uploaded/Fee-Sheet.pdf for more information about the Putnam County Yard Waste Site. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

City announces Locust Street is Open to Traffic (Greencastle, Ind.) The City of Greencastle announced today that Locust Street is now open to traffic. The public is asked to continue to use caution when driving on the street as some construction work will continue. While Locust Street is open, street lights will be installed this week, resulting in construction vehicles and workers along the street. Trees along the street also will be planted in the coming weeks. Residents may notice a water truck in the area tending to the new sod and grass. Watering will be following a set schedule for several weeks. Residents are asked not to park on the street during normal work hours to allow contractors to have access to the area to complete the remaining work. The project was funded by the Indiana Department of Transportation and the City of Greencastle. Improvements include storm drainage, curbs, sidewalks, ADA ramps, paving, lighting and landscaping. The upcoming US 231 project along Washington Street will tie into the new storm sewer lines. The intersection of Locust and Washington also will see some additional improvements with the US 231 work. The city greatly appreciates the patience of the public and nearby residents. The public is reminded to use caution and be aware of construction traffic and workers in the area.