Fall Clean-up

Annual Fall Clean-up Event

November 5-November 6, 2022

The fall clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, November 5, and/or Sunday, November 6, 2022. 

• If there is rain or snow for one of the scheduled days, the cleaning should take place the other day.
• If there is rain or snow on both days, it will be expected that as much of the clean up as possible is completed between rain and snow times.
• CTC Management will follow up the week of the clean-up to clarify the approach that should be taken.  

Meeting Time + Place

Your Ward Rep will email you with specific details, as each ward will have an individual meeting time that will vary by time and location. Plan on a tentative start time between 8:00am-9:00am! 

Membership Participation:

All co-op members are required to participate in the bi-annual (fall and spring) cleaning of our grounds, as segmented by ward. Non-members are also welcome to participate in our grounds’ beautification, a fun and rewarding experience. No sign-in at the event is required; however, your work is crucial toward maintaining low monthly rental rates, with our bi-annual clean-ups saving our co-op thousands of dollars. 

Cannot Attend?

If your household is unable to attend, you must email your Ward Rep for instruction toward a makeup, or alternative, assignment. Fulfillment duty alternatives include pre-clean up assignments within your ward, stocking laundry room supplies, extra cleaning in Monarch way station, peace garden or fruit garden or additional laundry duty. 

Task List:

Community Grounds

Each ward will receive equipment - rakes, brooms, garbage bags, etc. - to collect leaves, twigs and branches, trash, and other unwanted items for the occasion. For efficiency, please complete the following: 

• Clean up all trash within ward and around dumpster areas and put in dumpsters 
• Pick up rocks and large sticks/branches, and place by dumpsters in a pile for UMN Landcare to remove
• Dispose of all unwanted or abandoned items present throughout the ward 
• Clear toys, bikes, and lawn items for UMN mulch machines to pass. Unwanted items can be disposed of or recycled. 
• Raking Leaves:
  • Rake leaves six feet away from buildings, trees, bike racks, and fences into a flat grass area.
  • Do not make piles; instead, rake leaves away from structures in a single line formation, or in rows, for mulch machine accessibility.  
  • Rake up matted leaves that are stuck to the turf (prioritize matted leaves over loose leaves, as the matted leaves damages the turf)
  • Remove all non-organic material from tree leaves, such as trash and large twigs
• Pull leaves out of the playground corners and move to open turf areas in rows
• Sweep debris (leaves, sticks, etc.) from street curbs and rain gutters to middle of street/driving lane, allowing for the street sweeper to remove without moving vehicles.
• Clear weeds and any trash from community gardens/flower beds (Peace Garden, Fruit Garden, Hasta Gardens)
• Roll up any garden hoses from your ward and properly store in storage 
• Additional duties can be needed depending on your ward. For example, pulling weeds in the Peace Garden, maintaining the Fruit Garden or Monarch Waystation clean up

Snow Shovels

• Set out snow shovels from ward storage: 
  • One shovel per shared 2/3-bedroom front entrance
  • One shovel per every other unit on 2/3-bedroom back entrance
  • One shovel per side of 1-bedroom buildings

Laundry + Storage Rooms

• Organize all laundry rooms and the storage room in your ward so others can easily and efficiently access the room
• Dispose of any outdated or unwanted items, signage, and trash

Supplies:

• All rakes, snow shovels, and garbage bags are in your Ward Storage. If bags run out, please use a personal garbage bag. Thank you!
• Return all rakes to your Ward’s storage unit after use. Please put rakes away neatly and organized so others can easily and efficiently access the room. 

View Ward Clean-up Map

Additional Reminders

Clutter + Debris Policy and Yard Inspections

Ongoing Household Requirement + Upcoming Inspections

Residents are responsible for removing all possessions and external items and/or growth. Yard Inspections take place one week after clean-up day. Respective noncompliance fees will occur if applicable.

• Clean out front and back flower beds (free of weeds and plants when season is done)
• Organize and remove clutter in yards and common areas
• Review the Clutter and Debris Policy for more on your responsibility for maintaining yards, unit garden beds, and common areas, a year-round requirement for all residents.
  • All bikes must be claimed and organized; any abandoned bikes after clean-up will be removed 
  • One-Bedrooms: All items in hallway must be removed and cleared; no items in hallway 
  • Storage area organized, with all items fitting inside the bin 

Continuously Keep Outdoor Spaces Tidy

Eliminating all yard and outdoor clutter is an on-going requirement for all residents to fulfill year-round, per CTC's Clutter + Debris Policy. In which case, Yard Inspections can occur at any time throughout the season without notice; thus, continuously keep yard spaces neat and tidy to avoid incurring violation fees.

Clear Out Community Garden Plots

Community Garden Plot holders: All garden plots need to be cleared by Sunday, Oct. 17, 2022. More details and directions emailed to individual gardeners.