Rules will be enforced for illegal items at tree dump

Although the wood sign with block letters at the entrance of the Clearwater tree dump is tattered, its message is crystal clear.

Only leaves, grass clippings and tree branches are accepted at the site, which is located south of town on Montana Street.

Lately, Troy Behnke, who oversees the village's maintenance department, has seen an increase in furniture, pallets and other miscellaneous items being left at the dump.

"I currently have an entire deck out there now," he said. "I'm pretty sure I know where it came from."

Behnke suggested village officials have an official letter to be given to re...