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Sidewalk Snow & Ice Removal Reminder

As winter weather settles in, the City of Mt. Pleasant is asking residents to help keep our community safe and accessible for everyone.

Clear sidewalks play a major role in making it possible for neighbors, students, mail carriers, and visitors to move through town safely. Owners and occupants of properties within the City are responsible for clearing the public sidewalks that adjoin their property.

To support safe travel throughout the community, follow these winter sidewalk guidelines:

  • Sidewalks should be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after snowfall, including spaces around mailbox approaches.
  • This expectation applies even in areas where the City later clears sidewalks.
  • Keeping sidewalks free of ice and snow reduces falls, supports school routes, and helps maintain accessibility for everyone who relies on walking as a primary mode of transportation.
  • If sidewalks remain uncleared, the City may issue a civil infraction or perform the clearing, with associated costs billed to the property. These measures are in place to help maintain a safe environment for the whole community.

The City also maintains certain sidewalk routes after plowing streets, alleys, and parking lots. To see which sidewalks are cleared by City crews, view our sidewalk snowplow map at www.mt-pleasant.org/maps.

We appreciate everyone doing their part this winter. Small efforts at each property add up to a safer, more walkable Mt. Pleasant for all.

Final citywide leaf collection scheduled for Monday, Nov. 27

City Street Department crews will begin the final collection of leaves on Monday, Nov. 27. Please rake leaves into the street before 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, as only one sweep will be made through the City.

Leaves left in the street after crews have made their final pass will not be collected and are the responsibility of the homeowner.

Please rake leaves in low piles into the gutter and avoid covering catch basins. To prevent causing a traffic obstruction, do not place the leaf piles too far out into the street. On High and Pickard streets – where traffic prohibits leaves in the gutter – leaves may be piled on the rights-of-way between the curb and sidewalk.

In uncurbed areas, leaves should be raked into the streets along the street shoulders. Yard waste bags cannot be used.

Questions? Contact DPW at (989) 779-5401.