Brush: city chipping or a container?
From April to mid-October, the city's Department of Public Works chips brush on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Call DPW at (269) 683-4700, extension 3062, by noon Friday to get on the following Tuesday's list. The city can limit or turn down material by size, quantity or type.
Outside that season, or for a whole hedge row or a storm-damaged tree, a roll-off is the faster route. Leaves and yard waste can also be taken to the Southeast Berrien County Landfill, 1540 Mayflower Rd. in Buchanan (269-695-2500).
Who to ask in Niles
- Container on the street
- Streets fall under the Department of Public Works. Call City Hall at (269) 683-4700 before planning street placement.
- Building permits
- Remodels and teardowns that need a permit go through the Building Safety Division, 1345 E. Main St., (269) 683-2374.
- Leaves
- Fall leaf pickup runs from the last week of October to mid-December. Clean leaves only, at the back of the curb; piles mixed with brush or trash are left.
Chemicals and paint
If you live in Berrien County, the county sends household chemicals to the Kalamazoo County Household Hazardous Waste Center, open all year; bring an ID that shows your Berrien County address. The St. Joseph County drop-offs in South Bend and Mishawaka serve Indiana households in that county.
Book a roll-off for your project
Describe what you're getting rid of. An independent local roll-off company will suggest a container, offer delivery dates and give you its price.
Use this number to rent a roll-off or a portable toilet. South Bend garbage, recycling and bulk pickup questions go to 311.
Call hours: Monday to Saturday 8am–8pm, Sunday 8am–1pm (South Bend time)
Your call may be recorded; see the referral disclosure.