July 4th Holiday Solid Waste Collection

Due to the 4th of July holiday and the City being closed on Monday, July 5, 2010, residents are reminded that their trash and recycling will be picked up one day later during that week only.

Proper Trash and Recycling Preparation

Please Remember:

Trash and recycling must be set out no later than 6 a.m. on the day of collection and no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection.  Failure to do so may cause your trash or recycling not to be collected. 

Trash and recycling should be clearly separated for ease of collection by crews.

Cardboard does not need to be broken down, but please remove styrofoam, non-paper packaging, wooden pallets and/or trash.  Cardboard not meeting these specifications will be taken as trash.

Plastic bags: please remove plastic newspaper sleeves and do not use plastic bags to hold recyclables.  Use the yellow bin or paper bags.  Plastic bags damage the equipment at the recycling processing facility. 

Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling Site will be open on Saturday, July 3rd but closed on Monday, July 5th for the holiday.

Normal hours of operation are every Monday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 3540 Wheeler Avenue. 

WARWICK VILLAGE PARKS ASSESSMENT

The Warwick Village Parks Assessment Committee will begin its work in the next two weeks.   If you are interested in joining the committee contact Andy Duncan at the e-mail or phone number below.  

 You don’t have to be a member of the committee or even attend meetings to have your thoughts or concerns considered by the committee.   Send your comments about the parks to Andy Duncan, Parks Assessment Committee Chair, a_duncan@comcast.net, 703-549-2727.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WARWICK POOL PROJECTS

WVCA is working with City staff to finalize a series of volunteer projects for the Warwick Pool. Projects will involve painting, weeding, pressure washing, and light carpentry.  If you are interested in helping out, contact Andy Duncan at a_duncan@comcast.net, 703-549-2727. 

STAYING SAFE AND HEALTHY DURING THE A HEAT WAVE

 
With a heat advisory in effect and hot, humid weather expected over the next few days, residents are encouraged to stay indoors and take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Take advantage of the City’s air-conditioned recreation centers and libraries and cool off at the City’s swimming pools during their regular hours of operation.

Heat Safety – The Mayo Clinic’s first aid web site offers good information on responding to heat related illness, go to http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/FirstAidIndex/FirstAidIndex, and scroll down to heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.