Highway Dept.FAQ page


	Frquently Asked Questions ! Why does the snowplow dump all the snow in my driveway? Why does the snowplow keep knocking down my mailbox? Where does my property end and the town right-of-way begin? Can I bring garbage to the highway department? When is the next roadside brush pickup? Where do I put the brush for pickup? Do we maintain all the roads in Eden?

Why does the snowplow dump all the snow in my driveway?

A. As the snowplows pass your driveway the snow will roll off the edge of the side-discharge plow into the empty area (the shoveled driveway), an unavoidable result.

Why does the snowplow keep knocking down my mailbox?

A. The biggest reason mailboxes get knocked down is their placement. They might be placed too low and the wing plow catches it; or they could be too close to the road; and sometimes it isn't even the plow it is the force of the snow hitting it. Go to Helpful Links for more information on placement. Many of you have designer mailboxes; it is recommended that you replace your designer mailbox with a generic one for the winter months.

Where does my property end and the town right-of-way begin?
A. Most right-of-ways on residential streets are 49.5' to 70' wide. The cartway (the portion of the street that is paved) is normally 20' to 22' wide. Therefore if the cartway is centered in the right-of-way there is a 15' or so strip on either side of the cartway before you get to your lot line. This can vary considerably, however, your property survey will show the distance from the front of your house to the town right-of-way. If you are planning on performing any work along your road frontage such as installing any utilities, fencing, sprinkler systems, dog wires, landscaping etc., you should contact the highway department office and/or the building inspector to determine the limits of the right-of-way.

Can I bring garbage to the highway department?

A. No. There are four residential big garbage pick-ups a year that are scheduled through the supervisors office. Click here for more info.

When is the next roadside brush pickup?

A. There are five set brush pickups every year. The first full week of the following months… April

May June October November

Where do I put the brush for pickup?
A. Have the brush out by 7 a.m. Monday Morning

Neatly stack 4' to 6' lengths w/but ends out, perpendicular to road Separate chunk wood Avoid stacking close to where wires cross No land clearing or new construction brush No stumps Note there is no pick up in July and August (so we can focus on road work)

Arrangements can be made for residents to bring their brush and leaves to the highway department grounds, leaves should be emptied from bags - do not leave the plastic bags, call for more information.

Do we maintain all the roads in Eden?

A. No. There are state roads, county roads, town roads and privately owned roads. The Town of Eden Highway Department maintains the following 97.44 lane miles of town roads…

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