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City of GlendaleSolid Waste Division6210 W. Myrtle Ave., Suite 111Glendale, AZ 85301-1700

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Spring & Fall Pick-upsMany household products contain hazardous ingredients that can beharmful when used or discarded incorrectly. Glendale solid waste workers will come to you and will take care of everything. The city of Glendale will make sure these items are properly disposed of.

Pick-up Process& Schedules:Twice a year, residents may contact the city to schedule appointments to have hazardous waste picked-up. The process is as simpleas 1, 2, 3!

1. During the appointment dates listed below, schedule a pick-up and have a list ready of the items you have for disposal.

2. Place the items out for collection on the scheduled pick-up day by 6 a.m.

3. The material is picked-up on your scheduled day and disposed of safely.

Mark your calendar for the dates listed below to be sure to clear your house of unwanted toxic and hazardous materials.

Call 623-930-2660 to make your appointment.

Options for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Year-roundMany items received during the city ’s household hazardous waste collection service are recyclable at local stores. Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs), lead acid batteries (non-automotive), NiCad and rechargeable batteries are all recycled as part of nationwide programs. Contact the store where the items were purchased or call the service desk of a local store to find out where you can drop off these items any time.

Freon NoticeFor refrigerator disposal there will be a $15 fee added to your water bill per refrigerator placed out due to Freon. Call 623-930-2660 to schedule for aspecial crew to pick up.

Common household hazardous items include:Antifreeze & other automotive liquids (20-gallon limit) and products, including car batteries, filters, oil and gasoline

Flammables • Mercury • Oil-based and latex paint • Pesticides • Pool chemicals • Propane tanks

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL

2020 BULK TRASH PICK UP SCHEDULE

SpringAppointments: February 24 to March 20

Collections: March 16 to April 3

FallAppointments: September 21 to October 16

Collections: October 12 to October 30

2020 Household Hazardous Waste Schedule

Bulk Trash is Picking Up! As a Glendale resident, you receive once a month Bulk Trash pick-up service.Please follow the established Bulk Trash placement schedule as this will assistin keeping the operational costs down and the collection service timely.

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Monthly Bulk Trash ServiceThe city provides bulk trash pick-up for large items that will not fit in your residential garbage container. Unwanted furniture, appliances,tree limbs and brush from your property canbe disposed of at this time.

When: Place bulk trash out no earlier than 6 a.m. on the Thursday before your scheduled service week and no later than 6 a.m. on the Monday of your scheduled service week. It is a violation of city ordinance to put bulk trash out before or after the assigned period. Residents who fail to follow guidelines will not receive bulk trash collection service until the following month and are required to remove their items from public view until the next scheduled service.

Some Do’s: • Place all bulk trash within four (4) feet of the sidewalk edge toward your home.

• Stack items, as neatly as possible, parallel to the street adjacent to your property line.

• No object placed out for collection shall exceed four (4) feet in length, except bulk trash (for example, a couch).

• Keep glass separate from other items, in sturdy cardboard boxes. Boxes should be 2ft. x 2ft. x 2ft. or smaller, taped shut and clearly labeled “glass”.

• For refrigerator disposal there will be a $15 fee added to your water bill per refrigerator placed out due to Freon. Call 623-930-2660 to schedule for a special crew to pick up.

Some Don’ts: • Do not put out any of the following items: Soil, rock, gravel, concrete, shingles, bricks, blocks, drywall, tile, fiberglass, wet or dry mortar, sod, tree trunks, styrofoam, paint, oil, car batteries, pool chemicals or any other hazardous materials.

• Do not place bulk trash within two (2) feet of city-owned containers, water meters, cable boxes, fire hydrants, block walls or other fixed objects.• Tires must be taken to the Glendale Municipal Landfill. • Do not pile bulk trash more than six (6) feet high. • Do not park vehicles within ten (10) feet of bulk trash piles. • Do not put out styrofoam including packing materials and foam peanuts.

Bulk trash service will not be provided if apossible health or safety risk or chance ofequipment or property damage exists.

For more information on landscaping, alley collection, illegal dumping and more,visit www.glendaleaz.com/bulktrash or call the Solid Waste Division at 623-930-2660.

Bulk trash crew Albert Escobedo, Lovell Wright& tractor operator Omar Vallejo


City of Glendale’s14th Annual Serve DaySaturday, February 15Hosted by: Community Engagement Division,Community Services Department

Hundreds of volunteers from various organizations, schools, and non-profits will again complete several community projects throughout Glendale. Projects may include but are not limited to: gleaning fruit, nature trail clean up, refurbishing downtown benches, neighborhood beautification and much more. Partic-ipating is an opportunity to give back to the commu-nity and help those in need. For the city, Serve Day is an opportunity to address projects that would not be possible without volunteer support. To register for the Glendale Annual Serve Day, call 623-930-2663 or email [email protected].

DID YOU KNOW... Over 500 volunteers gleanon average 21,000 pounds of citrus each year?Volunteers pick citrus at Sahuaro Ranch Park for use in food boxes by the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance. This vitamin-rich resource is then distributed to families in need. Want to make a difference? Come volunteer!

Volunteers Plant the Seeds of Kindness!The Glendale Community Volunteer Program strives to improve the quality of life for Glendale residents and volunteers through valuable public service projects. Annually, over 3,500 volunteers contribute to over 200 service projects throughout the community.

Make a difference with one of theseopportunities through the

Community Engagement Division:

Community Builds • Glendale Serve Day MLK Day of Service • Adopt-A-Street

Make A Difference Day • Partners ‘N ParksPark and Trail Clean-Ups • Rose Pruning

Neighborhood Beautification • Fruit GleaningFamily Volunteer Day • Gardening Days

For more information, visit www.glendaleaz.com/communityvolunteerprogram, call 623-930-2663,or email [email protected].

Household Hazardous Waste Appointments!Call between February 24 & March 20

Collections run from March 16 through April 3.Check your shed and garage for unwanted hazardous items. Place items in a box marked “HHW” witheverything clearly labeled in the original container. Schedule appointments at 623-930-2660.For more information, visit www.glendaleaz.com/householdhazardouswaste.

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Do You Know How YourWater Usage Compares?

The average residential water use in Glendale is approximately 106 gallons per person per day.This is a rough estimate and can vary based onthe following factors:

• Number of people living in or visiting the home• Size and type of landscaping and how it is watered• Swimming pool or spa• Water-efficient appliances and fixtures• Personal habits• Leaks

The following example shows you how to calculate your water usage per person per day. You can obtain the water use data by looking at your Glendale water bill. City utility bills reflect water usage in thousands of gallons (9 = 9,000 gallons).

Report Water WasteWater is a precious resource in the desert and it ’s important to use it wisely. If you observe landscape irrigation-related water waste, you can report it at 623-930-3535 or online at www.GlendaleOne.com.

Hide & SeekHow to Find a Water LeakAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average household’s leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year. Mark your calendar for EPA’s Fix A Leak Week,March 16-22, as a reminder to find and fix leaks inside and outside your home.

Find Sneaky LeaksStep One: Check Your Water Meter.Most residential water meters are located near the curb or sidewalk at the front of the property in aconcrete “box”. Lift the lid on the box and you willsee an analog display. Make sure all water indoors and outdoors is off. If the small triangle on thedisplay is spinning, water is passing through your meter and you have a leak.

Step Two: Check Indoors. Toilet leaks are the most common type of leak found indoors. To check for a toilet leak, place food coloring in the tank. If color appears in the toilet bowl, without flushing, youhave a leak.

Step Three: Check Outdoors. Irrigation leaks are the most common type of leak found outdoors. To check for an irrigation leak, walk your property and look for wet spots, small holes, and depressions. Turn on your irrigation system and walk your property again to look for leaks that only occur when the irrigation system is on.

Step Four: Download “Smart Home Water Guide”at www.smarthomewaterguide.org for more information on how to find and fix water leaks.

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It’s Census Time –Make Glendale Count!Every 10 years a census is conducted to count each person living in the United States. The next Census Day is April 1, 2020. This is Glendale’s once in a decade chance to make sure that everyone in ourcity is counted.

Every person counted represents over $3,000 annually in state and federal funding for important programs that serve Glendale residents like public safety,education, roads, and health care. When membersof our community go uncounted, that funding couldgo to other cities and states.

The census also determines election districts, so being undercounted means that Glendale will not receive its fair share of representation in the state and federal government.

You should know that census data is completelyconfidential and by law cannot be shared with any other government agencies, including law enforcement. Beginning March 12, you can respond to the census online or by phone. Check your mailbox for instructions from the United States Census Bureau.

If you haven’t already completed your questionnaire, take 10 minutes to complete it now. Those 10 minutes will have a lasting impact on our community for the next 10 years. Whether you’re a lifelong resident or have recently moved to Glendale, a millennial or a baby boomer, you count. Make sure everyone in your household gets counted by completing the census questionnaire. It ’s important, quick and safe.

Visit www.glendaleaz.com/census for more information about the census and how you count for your community.

Be a Neat Neighbor & Maintain a Tidy YardThe mission of the Glendale Code Compliance Division is to maintain established community standards that preserve and promote the health, safety and living environment of our community and neighborhoods. Winter showers not only bring spring flowers, but undesirable weeds too. Please be a neat neighborand keep grass and weeds cut to 6 inches or less in height as required by Glendale City Code. For more information, visit glendaleaz.com/codecomplianceor call 623-930-3610.

Celebrate the 50thAnniversary of Earth Day!April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day. Initiated in 1970, Earth Day is a call-to-action to everyone to protect our shared environment. To commemorate this significant anniversary, Glendale will be offering environmental-themed activities and programs all month long. For more information,call 623-930-3596.

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The Value of WaterWater is essential to all life and sustains our natural environment. Everyone uses water to drink, cook, clean and for sanitation. The average single-family residence in Glendale uses 9,000 gallons of water and generates 6,500 gallons of wastewater a month. The city provides water and wastewater services to residential customers for approximately $2 per day.

The Glendale Water Services Department takes its responsibility of providing quality and reliable water, wastewater, environmental and storm water services very seriously. Water and wastewater services are provided 24 hours a day, every day. Water Services responds to water and wastewater emergencies in a timely manner to maintain these necessary services. The department strategically manages water supplies through long-term planning, implementation of new technologies, and acquisition and use of renewable resources.

Know Your WaterThe Glendale Water Services Department provides safe, reliable, and high-quality drinking water for over 240,000 people. Water Services tests, analyzes and monitors water quality many times every day to ensure the water provided is clean and safe to use. Every May, the city publishes the annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) that contains information about the quality of your drinking water.

To get a copy of the most recent Water Quality Report, visit www.glendaleaz.com/2019ccr or call the Glendale Water Services Department at 623-930-4100.

Glendale is Preparedfor DroughtThe Western U.S. is in an ongoing 20-year drought. This has greatly impacted the Colorado River system including Lake Mead and Lake Powell. As of January 1, 2020, there is a Tier Zero shortage of Colorado River water. At this tier, there is no direct impact to the water supplies for cities, residential water users, and Native American Indian Tribes.

Even though we are in a drought, Glendale is well pre-pared to meet water demand during drought or water shortage conditions. The city ’s Drought Management Plan ensures that best management practices are in place to minimize the negative impacts of water shortages resulting from drought. A Tier Zero shortage of Colorado River water does not trigger Glendale’s Drought Management Plan.

Through careful planning and resource management, we are fortunate to have many water sourcesavailable to us – assuring us a long-term supply.We obtain our water from the following sources:

1. Salt River Project (SRP) – Snow and rain runoff from the Salt and Verde River watershed.

2. Central Arizona Project (CAP) – Snow and rain runoff from the Colorado River watershed.

3. Groundwater – Underground water pumped from wells.

4. Reclaimed water – Treated, recycled wastewater for non-potable uses (e.g. landscape, industrial, etc.).

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Be Preparedthis Monsoon Season!The official start date of the monsoon season is June 15 as established by the National Weather Service.

Only Rain in theStorm DrainWhat happens in the watershed stays in the water-shed. As rain falls on the ground, it picks up dirt, trash, oil, grease, pet waste, chemicals, and other pollutants. In Glendale, stormwater runoff does not go to a water treatment plant before it flows into our washes and waterways.

Please help keep Glendale clean and green byfollowing these simple tips:

1. Sweep yard debris into piles and dispose of it in the trash can.

2. Drain or backwash your pool water into the sanitary sewer, not into the street.

3. Wash vehicles at the carwash, not on the driveway or street.

4. Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly and according to the instructions.

5. Pick up pet waste and dispose of it in the trash can.

6. Fix vehicle leaks and return used automotive fluids at an auto parts store or schedule a household hazardous waste disposal pick-up with the Glendale Solid Waste Division at 623-930-2660.

For more information, visitwww.glendaleaz.com/environmentalprotection.

Areas that Flood Aren’tAlways in the FloodplainA devastating monsoon or rainstorm can occur on any property. Even properties outside the 100-year floodplain may flood if the rainfall is intense or long in duration. Insurance policies taken out by people who either rent or own homes typically do not cover flood damage. Flood insurance must be specifically added as a separate insurance policy. Property owners who live in communities like the city of Glendale, that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), can purchase flood insurance protection through an insurance agent or an insurer participating in the NFIP. If your insurance agent cannot provide flood insurance, you can contact the National Flood Insurance Call Center at 1-800-427-4661 to request an insurance agent referral. For more information, visit www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program.

Help Keep Our Air CleanAir pollution tends to get worse in the summer with the formation of ground level ozone. Emissions from vehicles, gasoline, paints, and solvents are themain contributors to ozone. Help protect air qualityby driving less, carpooling, using public transit,telecommuting, and refueling your vehicle at night. For more information, visit cleanairmakemore.com.

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Caring for ourTrees in GlendaleDid you know that Glendale has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 23 consecu-tive years? Trees are so vital, not only because we live in a desert and they provide shade canopy, but also because trees make our community greener, literally and figuratively! Glendale’s parks and trail system contains more than 14,000 planted trees. We are currently beginning an updated inventory and full tree assessment, to create a baseline for a sound plan to properly maintain healthy trees throughout the city.

The Parks Division has contracted West CoastArborist Inc. (WCA) to conduct this inventory, which will consist of creating a GIS-based database that staff will be able to use in the future, as wellas identifying species, size and age, health andmaintenance needs of all trees. WCA will alsoperform some of the maintenance services thatrequire specialized equipment and skill.

Conserving Waterin Parks with NewIntelligent Irrigation

In 2019, the Parks Division implemented a new intelligent irrigation system in 19 city parks with the help of WaterCentric, a company that provided and installed the equipment at no cost to the city.This system’s technology includes weather and flow sensors for real time leak detection and automatic system shut down. The contract calls for WaterCentric to pay the capital costs of the equipment and installation, and then be paid back based on the monthly water savings.

This new system is a win-win for the city of Glendale. Not only does the city save money in the long run, but we are maximizing our water use in this desert climate. Furthermore, it will ultimately create the aesthetic appeal of our parks, reducing the brown spotting and over-greening of areas. The system is currently in use in the 19 highest water-use parks; following a demonstration period staff will evaluate further roll out within the park system.

National Park &Recreation MonthIt ’s National Park & Recreation Month! Make sureto enjoy your parks, trails, recreation centers andprograms this month and all year long. For more information, visit www.glendaleaz.com/parksandrec.

Monthly LandscapeWatering ReminderText WHENTOWATER to 33222 to sign up for free monthly watering reminders. You will receive a text message on the first of each month with a link tothat month’s unique landscape watering schedule.

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Cash for Removing GrassGlendale water customers can receive a rebate for converting their water-thirsty grass lawns into desert-friendly landscapes. Save time, water, energy, and money by making the switch to a water-wise landscape.

Here are four easy steps on how to get started:

1. Get free “how-to” information. Receive free publications on how to successfully convert grass to a water-smart landscape by calling 623-930-3760 or visiting www.glendaleaz.com/waterconservation.

2. Request a free consultation. Glendale Water Services Department – Conservation and Sustainable Living staff provide free, on-site landscape consultations to Glendale water customers. We offer advice to help you install and maintain a sustainable landscape.

3. Learn about the landscape requirements. Single-family customers must remove at least 500 square feet of grass. Businesses, HOAs, and multi-family customers must remove at least 1,000 square feet of grass and participate in the Landscape Water Budget Program. The converted area must be landscaped with Arizona-friendly plants (bare soil and artificial grass do not qualify).

4. Call 623-930-3760 to schedule a landscape inspection. After the inspection, landscapes that meet the criteria will receive a rebate dependent on the amount of grass removed.

Mowing Down PollutionTo improve air quality and reduce air pollution produced by gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment,the Maricopa County Air Quality Department in partnership with the Arizona Department of Environ-mental Quality, created the Mowing Down Pollution Program. This lawn and garden equipment replacement program, which is available to residents of Maricopa County, provides up to $200 in vouchers towards the purchase of a new electric or battery powered lawn mower and one lawn and garden device when the old working gasoline powered equipment is recycled.

The program encourages the use of clean electric or battery powered lawn and garden equipment rather than gasoline powered lawn and garden equipmentto aid in the reduction of air pollution year-round.For more info, visit cleanairmakemore.com/lawn.

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Your Library Card isthe Greenest Card inYour Wallet!September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a national effort to ensure every person signs-up for their own library card. Your Glendale Public Library card gives you direct access to shared resources, from books to computers, helping you save money and lower your environmental footprint.

New! Heroes RegionalPark LibraryNothing brings people together like opening a brand-new community library! The city of Glendale and the Community Services Department opened the Heroes Regional Park Library in 2019 for the purpose of serving the 65,000 West Glendale residents and nearly 400,000 West Valley residents living within five miles of the library’s location. The library is a stunning, state-of-the-art building with more than 7,515 square feet of public space including individual outdoorpatios and programming space for youth, teens,and adults. The library’s collection features materials with an early literacy focus, multi-media, andbilingual materials.

Located within Heroes Regional Park, the library’s landscape consists of desert-friendly plants and rainwater harvesting basins. Other environmentally-friendly building elements include digital climate and lighting controls, natural and LED lighting, and building-level water and energy metering. For more information, visit www.glendaleazlibrary.com.

Amazing Art at HeroesRegional Park LibraryWith Neighborhood Roots - Sugar Beets to Cottonand Beyond at the Heroes Regional Park Library,artist Pete Goldlust evokes the rich natural andagricultural roots of the area to give beautiful ripe fruit to the future. The artwork consists of threeintegrated art elements: A stainless steel wallsculpture, sandblasted glass, and a terrazzo floor.A companion mural, Fiction is Freeing, graces the children’s area. The dynamic imagery that celebrates local flora and fauna relate the building to thelocation. The inclusion of the imagery within anundulating latticework of line drawings knits aninviting welcome for visitors. For more information, visit www.glendaleaz.com/arts_culture.

Household Hazardous Waste Appointments!Call between September 21 & October 16

Collections run from October 12 to 30.Check your shed and garage for unwanted hazardous items. Place items in a box marked “HHW” witheverything clearly labeled in the original container. Schedule appointments at 623-930-2660.For more information, visit www.glendaleaz.com/householdhazardouswaste.

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Labor DayCity Offices Closed

National Pollution Prevention Week | www.epa.gov/p2week

National PublicLands Day

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TRANSPORTATIONSERVICES

National Teen Driver Safety Week

NationalWalk & Biketo SchoolDay

The city of Glendale will celebrate Walk & Bike to School Day on Wednesday, October 7 to promotethe benefits of walking and bicycling to school. The celebration is in alignment with the International Walk to School Day. Thousands of schools andcommunities around the country register their events each year. This annual event promotes safe pedestrian and bicycling skills, reduces traffic congestion,pollution and speed near schools, encourages physical activity and connects community leaders, neighbor-hoods, parents and children. Schools can register at www.walkbiketoschool.org.

Driver SafetyFall brings shorter days. With it getting dark earlier and staying dark later please remember to stayalert as the potential for harm increases. Take extra care on the road when driving at night. Buckle up, slow down, and be aware of other drivers androadway users.

Be Safe, Be SeenThe city of Glendale is promoting the message“Be Safe, Be Seen” to remind families of someprecautions while enjoying Halloween. The Glendale Transportation Department has partnered withGlendale Libraries to offer reflective bags for trickor treating. The reusable bags can be picked up atany of the four city libraries starting mid-Octoberand are free while supplies last.

Transit ServicesTransit provides a wide range of convenient, low-cost transportation alternatives for Glendale citizens and visitors, including fixed-route bus service,Glendale Dial-A-Ride, Glendale Urban Shuttle (GUS) bus service, ADA service and a taxi-voucherprogram. For information about these services,call 623-930-2940, for Dial-A-Ride reservations,call 623-930-3500. For valley wide fixed routebus schedules visit www.ValleyMetro.org.

Glendale Transit uses DoubleMap to provide real-time GPS tracking for GUS bus routes. Know where your bus is at any time using your smartphone, tablet, or web capable device! Download the app to view the tracker in your web browser.

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Follow good wastedisposal practices toprevent a clogged pipe from disrupting your plans this Thanksgiving.

Cease the GreaseFats, oils, and grease (FOG) poured down your kitchen drain can solidify in your pipes and cause sewage to back up into your house. Help prevent sewerblockages by following these best practices:• Don’t pour FOG down sink drains or garbage disposals. • Pour used grease into a sealable container and discard into the trash.• Scrape food from dishes and cookware into the trash before washing. • Put a strainer over the drain to catch food scraps and discard into the trash.

Wipes Clog Pipes “Disposable” products that get flushed or discarded down the drain can cause pipe blockages, leading to sanitary sewer overflows. Help keep your pipes and the city ’s sanitary sewer system clear of debris by disposing of the following items in the trash, not the toilet or drain:• Wipes – even the ones advertised as “flushable”• Needles should be disposed of in a medical sharps container, or a heavy plastic or metal container that is puncture-proof with a tight-fitting lid.• Paper towels and napkins• Diapers and personal hygiene products

Pain in the DrainDiscarding of unwanted medications down the toilet or sink is not acceptable because many medications cannot be broken down at a water reclamation facility.

OPTION 1 – Keep medication in its container and place it into a MedReturn Drug Collection Unit*at the following Glendale police stations(Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.):

• Foothills Station - 6255 W. Union Hills Dr.• Gateway Station - 6261 N. 83rd Ave. *Does not accept liquid medications or syringes.

OPTION 2 – Put medication into a sealable bag or container and mix with an undesirable substance (such as kitty litter or used coffee grounds). Dispose of it in the trash. Keep away from children and pets.

OPTION 3 – Contact your pharmacy to see if they collect unused medications.

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America Recycles Day (Nov. 15)Earth911 is a searchable recycling database. Type in the item you want to recycle, enter your zip code, and click search. For more information, visit earth911.com.

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RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS HOLIDAYS:

ChristmasTHANKSGIVING New Year s Day

Solid Waste collection schedules are only affected on these three holidays. For more information, please consult this calendar or visit www.glendaleaz.com/trash_holidayschedule

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Lower Your Sewer Fee Did you know that your water use billed in January, February, and March is used to calculate your annual sewer fee? Starting in December, reduce your water use during these winter months to lower your sewer charge. Follow these easy tips on how to lower your monthly water bill:

1. Fix leaky toilets, faucets, and showerheads

2. Fix irrigation and pool leaks

3. Adjust your irrigation schedule monthly.

If you do have a leak or fill your pool during the sewer average period, you can appeal your sewer charge.For more information, visit www.glendaleaz.com/watersewertrashbilling.

Shop Glendale this HolidaySeason & All Year LongFrom Historic Downtown Glendale, to Arrowhead Towne Center, to Tanger Outlets, Glendale’s shopping options deliver unique and unforgettable experiences. When you shop Glendale, it helps the local economy by creating jobs and supporting local businesses. Shopping local also helps reduce your eco-footprint. Pick up your free Shop Glendale card at the Glendale Visitor Center and at participating businesses. Check out www.VisitGlendale.com for more information.

Don’t be a Grinch, FollowThese Recycling TipsGlendale’s recycling program is one way for residents to help conserve natural resources and extend the life of the landfill by diverting recyclables out of the waste stream. All single family homes are provideda 95-gallon recycling container.

Items to be recycled:

• Aluminum Cans

• Cardboard - empty of all packing materials and broken down

• Cartons - such as half-gallon milk or juice cartons

• Chipboard - such as cereal, cracker and cake mix boxes (without inserts)

• Mixed Paper - such as magazines, junk mail, catalogs, brown paper bags, telephone directories, shredded paper in clear plastic bag

• Newspaper - including inserts

• All plastic containers that carry recycling symbols of 1 & 2 - such as milk jugs, soda bottles & water bottles. No styrofoam, plastic bags, bubble wrap or plastic toys.

• Steel/Tin - like soup or vegetable cans

Recycle yourChristmas Tree ‘Tis the season to recycle. Recycle your Christmastree at a Glendale “treecycling” site. Recycle large cardboard boxes at the Glendale Landfill’s freepublic drop off site. For more information, visitwww.glendaleaz.com/trash_recycling.

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