Programs

Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program

Since 1965 the City has encouraged property owner participation in what has come to be known as the 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program. In 1991, the City Council adopted a policy to focus our resources on replacing 'worst condition' sidewalks by establishing objective standards to evaluate sidewalk condition. Property owners may request for sidewalk and/or curb abutting their property to be replaced. 

In order to be placed on the City’s replacement program or reimbursed for the cost of concrete material when the property owner contracts with a private contractor to have the work done, the sidewalk and/or curb must be in Poor or Very Poor condition. Sidewalks and/or curbs found in very poor or poor condition are then scheduled for replacement, subject to budgetary constraints.  In 2023, the City Council increased the City’s financial share of sidewalk and curb replacement projects to 70%.

  • Very poor condition sidewalks are those which have cracks greater than 1 1/8" wide and greater than 1 1/8" vertical separation between squares, or cracks within the same square. Excessive cracking, scaling, or pitting. Sections of broken sidewalk that can be lifted out, or are entirely missing. Very poor condition curb would have excessive spalling and exposed reinforcement per panel. 
  • Poor condition sidewalks are those which have cracks greater the 3/8" wide and greater than 3/8" vertical separation between squares, or cracks within the same square. Significant surface scaling or pitting present. Broken sections of sidewalks are loose and shift easily under the weight of walking. Some sections may be entirely missing. Poor condition curb would have multiple spalls per panel.
  • Property owners placed on the 70/30 program are responsible for 30% of the cost of construction at the time of replacement and the remaining 70% is paid by the City.
  • Property owners may request for sidewalk abutting their property to be replaced. Requests must meet the above condition requirements in order to be either placed on the City's 70/30 replacement program or reimbursed for the cost of concrete material when the property owner contracts with a private contractor to have the work done. The amount of material reimbursement is based on the City's annual concrete bid price per lineal foot and the City's final inspection measurements. Sidewalk replacement is typically reviewed and replaced per full square panel, typically four feet by five feet (4’x5’). Curb replacement is typically reviewed and replaced per full jointed segment, typically ten to fifteen feet (10-15’).
  • Sidewalk and Curb Inspection Request Form

Annual Residential Curbside Pick-Up

Annual curbside pick-up of unwanted items is generally scheduled in the month of April for one week (Monday-Friday). Items will be collected by GFL Environmental on the same day as your regular trash pickup. Items that will not be picked up or allowed to be disposed of are: tires, appliances, batteries, used oil, yard waste, liquids (paint, turpentine, etc.), and electronics. All items must be placed at the curb. GFL Environmental employees will not enter onto private property to retrieve items. This service is free to residents within the corporate limits of Washington. Questions regarding this service can be directed to City Hall offices at 444-1121.

Semi-Annual Brush Pick-Up

Semi-Annual brush pick-up is generally scheduled twice each year generally in the months of May and October. Brush must be placed (cut ends towards the street) between the curb & gutter and sidewalk or approximately 3 feet off of the edge of the roadway. Branches, limbs, or trees greater than 4 inches in diameter will not be picked up. They will be left for the property owner to dispose of at his/her own expense. City crews will not enter onto private property to retrieve brush.


Residents are reminded that the service is offered strictly for yard maintenance purposes. Any abuse of the service such as tree topping, entire hedge removal, etc. resulting in large piles of brush, branches, roots, and the like will not be permissible. These large piles will also be left for the property owner to dispose of at his/her expense. This service is free to residents within the corporate limits of Washington. Questions regarding this service can be directed to City Hall offices at 444-1121.