Summary
The city is phasing out four leaf vacuum trailers that date back to 1957. The new $112,222 machine is the third of four modern replacements, supports the weekly (rather than every-other-week) leaf pickup, and is safer for workers. The fourth is budgeted for 2028, and DPW also floated future parking restrictions on leaf and street sweeping days.
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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
$112,221.95 from the capital vehicle replacement budget, which had set aside $125,000 for the purchase.
Every Ferndale household with curbside leaf service, plus DPW workers who face fewer injuries with modern equipment.
None directly, though the city is considering parking restrictions on collection days as a future step.
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