PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
 Brush Pickup
  • All brush shall be picked up the first Monday of each month. Brush shall be at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. the day of pickup.
  • All brush placed at the curb should be no longer than six feet in length.
  • All brush to be securely bundled and tied. Bundles shall be of a size and weight that can be handled by one person.
  • All brush to be bundled with all butt-ends heading the same direction.
  • All brush to be put at curb shall have no larger than a four-inch diameter.
  • Quantity of brush to be put at curb shall be limited to its intent for residential pick-up. Special arrangements shall be made of large quantities with the Superintendent of Public Works at (585) 968-2487.
  • Contractors shall be required to dispose of all brush and material created as a result of work being performed.
  • All materials that are not being chipped such as bark, twigs, leaves, and pine needles shall be put at curb in containers.
  • Containers can consist of plastic bags, garbage cans, and bushel baskets.
  • If residents do not abide by the above rules, their brush, twigs, leaves, etc. will be left at the curb.

 Hydrant Flushing and Water Maintenance
How can I found out when hydrants will be flushed?
 Hydrant flushing in the Village normally takes place the last consecutive Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday of April and October between the hours of 7:00 P.M. & 12:00 A.M. Further information regarding hydrant flushing can be obtained by calling 585-968-1560.

Why are hydrants flushed?
Periodically, you will see Department of Public Works personnel releasing water from hydrants.. Hydrant flushing is necessary to test the hydrants to make sure adequate flow and pressure is available and at the same time, provide valve stem lubrication. Flushing is also done to remove sediment from the valve seat area, and the pipes in order to maintain water clarity and quality in the distribution pipes.

Is my water safe to drink after flushing?
Your water is safe to drink. Occasionally, water becomes discolored after hydrant flushing. If this happens, run your cold water tap for a few minutes until the water clears. If it doesn't clear the first time, wait a few minutes and run the water again. You should avoid washing clothes until the water clears.

Common Water Quality Complaints
On average, the Village receives about 1/2 dozen drinking water quality complaints each year. Our staff has been very diligent and successful in meeting the Village's goal of quickly addressing concerns through not only a comprehensive testing program but also by either initiating or suggesting remedial action for complaint resolution.

A large percentage of the complaints received fall into one of the following areas:

Rusty Water
As described in the previous section, fire hydrants are periodically opened to flush water mains in the system. Additionally, Fire and Public Works Department personnel routinely use hydrants to make assessments as to whether adequate pressure and flow are available to satisfy normal system demands as well as the increased demand required in the event of a fire. These actions, as well as some construction activities, may result in brief periods during which you may observe moderate discoloration in your tap water.

Cloudy/Milky Water
In the late fall and winter months the water that enters your homes can be quite cold. When this cold water enters your home plumbing, it is exposed to significantly warmer temperatures. This causes dissolved oxygen, that can reach and significantly higher levels in colder water than in warmer water, to escape in the form of "micro-bubbles" that can give water a cloudy appearance. If a glass of this water is allowed to sit for a short period of time the cloudy effect will dissipate.

White Particles in the Water
It has been determined that a number of hot water heaters manufactured between 1993 and 1997 may have defective cold water supply dip-tubes. These tubes are designed to direct the cold water entering the heaters to the bottom, thereby forcing the previously heated water to the hot water outlet near the top of the tank. The defective dip tubes have been found to separate from the cold water inlet and, over time, disintegrate into minute pieces resembling crumbled eggshells. This material can readily clog sink aerators and showerheads but is said to be non-toxic.

Off-Taste
Over the years, numerous cases of off-taste complaints have been resolved favorably when customers have been advised to disconnect out-door garden hoses. Often these hoses, with nozzles attached, can be found in a collapsed condition. It appears that in these cases, the rubber-like or plastic-tasting water that had been in the hose could, under the right conditions, be pulled back into homes by partial vacuum pressure.


Refuse and Recycling
 Part of Section 170-4 of the Code of Cuba Village, requirements for curbside placements collections schedule:

All residents using the Village Service shall have such material - - ON THE DAY OF COLLECTION ONLY - - at curbside by 7:00 a.m. and all places of business shall have such material at rear of building, if possible, to be collected by 9:00 a.m. The maximum weight of any single item left for collection, except bulk items, including the weight of the container, shall be fifty (50) pounds for refuse and recycling.

Residential customers will have their refuse collected on Thursday of each week.

REFUSE/RECYCLING PICKUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE WHEN A HOLIDAY FALLS ON A THURSDAY - - NOTICE WILL BE PUT IN THE LOCAL PAPERS AND POSTED AT THE VILLAGE HALL.

Business District will be collected on Mondays and Thursdays, except Labor Day and Memorial Day. These weeks there will be no Monday collection. Recycling for both residential and business customers will be the SECOND (2nd) AND FOURTH (4th) THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH.  Cardboard should be broken down and either tied in bundles, placed in paper bags or cardboard boxes. The schedule for recycling collection is listed below:

2009 Recycling Schedule
January 8, 22
February 12, 26
March 12, 26
April 9, 23
May 14, 28
June 11, 25
July 9, 23
August 13, 27
September 10, 24
October 8, 22
November 12, 25 and garbage
December 10, 24 and garbage


Sidewalks
 To provide for safer and more enjoyable non-motorized travel and for property owners to be in
compliance with Village Code Chapter 173, Streets and Sidewalks Article II Maintenance of Sidewalk Area for repair, and Article VI Sidewalk Construction.

The Village of Cuba Department of Public Works will take requests for new sidewalks from property owners along residential, thoroughfares, business streets and non-residential areas throughout the Village of Cuba. A general target of this "first come first serve program" is to provide approximately 2800 square feet of new sidewalk each year. Property owners must apply for this service, and agree to terms set forth by the Superintendent of Public Works: If you are interested, please contact Public Works @ 585-968-2487 or Village Clerk @ 585-968-1560 for additional information, cost estimate and/or application.

 Snow Removal
 Policy for Reporting Snow Removal Infractions
Snow Removal Complaint Form
 Snow Removal Courtesy Notice
Winter Parking Rules
Snow Removal Law

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