However, the Granville Service Department is diverse in the responsibilities, tasks, and services provided to our citizens. During the last full week of each month, the GSD provides brush pick-up for all Village residents. When necessary due to age, decay, or if unsafe conditions exist, trees will be removed. Village resident's place discarded items at curbside and the department picks-up and discards all unwanted items. In mid October, the department offers leaf pick-up.
Residents rake leaves to the road edge where they are vacuumed and applied to farmer's fields.
Further, snow removal, street, curb, storm and concrete maintenance is provided as well as traffic signal and sign maintenance. Village streets are swept weekly and trash is pick-up in the downtown area and Wildwood Park three times a week. The department assists in preparations for the 4th of July celebration and assists the Granville Recreation Commission, Granville Schools and Granville Business and Professional Association as needed. Provides barricades for various functions, grounds and buildings are maintained at the Village Hall and Police Station. Finally, the GSD applies herbicides for weed control, provides pavement and curb markings, applies topsoil to disturbed areas, and performs guardrails maintenance.