News from BG: December 16, 2020 |
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WINTER SNOW & ICE REMOVAL: HELP PROTECT YOUR WATER SUPPLY |
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With the arrival of winter weather, many of us will be removing snow and ice from our driveways and sidewalks. Not all approaches to snow removal are stormwater friendly. Deicing products can have negative environmental impacts when melted snow and ice carry runoff into our ditches, streams, and rivers. Overuse of certain products, such as salts, can also damage driveways, sidewalks, vehicles, and vegetation and can be a hazard to pets.
What Can You Do?
- Shovel early in the day. The sun will warm the surface and help melt new snow, preventing the need for deicers.
- Shovel often so snow does not become compacted and turn to ice.
- Shovel or plow your driveway and sidewalks before spreading deicer.
- Shovel before you drive a vehicle on the driveway to reduce packing snow.
- Limit the use of deicers, especially those with the most negative impacts.
- Use deicers sparingly. You can always reapply if you used too little.
- Check the label before applying. Many deicers.....MORE
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2020 Leaf Collection is Complete |
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The 2020 Leaf Collection is complete. Public Works crews collected 687.5 tons of leaves! Overall the collection took 5 weeks and 323 trips to the Wood County Landfill’s Yard Waste Recycling facility where the leaves will be composted.
Still have leaves? Bowling Green residents may take leaves to the drop-off site located behind the Public Works garage on Tarragon Drive (off East Poe Road). Note that brush and branches are not accepted at the drop-off site.
Residents may also want to consider using a recycling mower to return shredded leaves to their yards. Grass clippings and finely chopped leaves add vital nutrients and organic matter to the lawn, thus improving lawn health.
Questions may be directed to the Public Works Department by calling 419-354-6227.
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Join Bowling Green Parks & Recreation for Snapshots with Santa on Saturday, December 19th, 2020 from 10:00am-Noon at Needle Hall in City Park.
Even though Santa is busy getting ready for his big day, he is stopping off for a pit stop at Needle Hall in City Park for a special pop up Santa photo op where your family can take socially distant photos with the big guy behind our giant holiday picture frame.
This is a socially distant event that will require individuals to wear masks while waiting in line for their turn. The large barn style doors in Needle Hall will be kept open to allow for adequate fresh air and Santa will be close by, but behind a protective plastic screen so it will be a safer experience for everyone. Treat bags will be handed out to the first 50 children. Families should bring their own cameras to take photos in front of our giant holiday picture frame. We thank you in advance for you cooperation....MORE
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Holiday Schedule
Christmas and New Year
City offices will be closed on Friday, December 25th and Friday, January 1st in observation of the Christmas and New Year holidays.
In addition, the City Administration Building will close at 1PM on Thursday, December 24th and at 1PM on Thursday, December 31st.
Refuse/recycling routes will run as scheduled both the week of December 21st and the week of December 28th and there will NOT be a delay.
Questions about the refuse/recycling schedule may be directed to Public Works at 419-354-6227.
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Christmas Tree Recycling
Begins January 4th
For locations served by city refuse & recycling collection, CHRISTMAS TREES will be collected through a special one week collection.
This year's collection will begin on Monday, January 4th. Collection is not connected to your regular refuse/recycling schedule.
Please follow the guidelines below:
- Trees should be placed curbside by 7:00 AM on Monday, January 4th.
- Please remove all decorations, lights & tree stands.
- Trees should not be left in bags.
Once crews complete a street, they will not return.
Christmas trees are taken to the Yard Waste Recycling Facility operated by the County and ground into mulch in the spring.
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Holiday
Recycling Reminders
Wrapping paper (no foil), cards, and paper gift bags (take handles off) may be recycled in your blue curbside recycling container. Ribbons, rope handles, foil-type wrapping, and cards with glitter are all detrimental to the recycling process, so please put these in the garbage. Consider using gift wrapping alternatives like blankets, baskets, reusable containers, etc.
Making room for all that new stuff? Check out the "What Goes Where" tool on Recycle Coach for locations accepting electronics, televisions, batteries, and more!
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SNOW STREETS & SNOW EMERGENCIES |
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Snow streets are designated throughout Bowling Green and are marked with blue and white signs. Vehicles parked on a snow street must be removed within 2 hours after a Snow Emergency is declared. If a Snow Emergency is declared overnight, vehicles must be moved by 9AM. Snow Emergencies are typically called for when the City receives 2"+ of snow. Vehicles parked in violation of snow regulations are subject to towing at the owner's expense and/or a citation..... MORE
SNOW EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
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Refuse & Recycling Container Address Labels |
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UPDATE: The address labels do not adhere properly to the refuse/recycling containers during colder temperatures, so this work will resume in the spring. Thank you for your patience as crews work through ~6,000 addresses.
The Public Works Department has resumed the work of placing address labels on all refuse and recycling containers that are picked up by the City. Crews have completed the majority of Wards 1 & 2 and have begun Wards 3 & 4. City employees will be applying labels on containers placed at the curb on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday’s collection route....MORE
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COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Ohio, and the upcoming holidays create a risk that this will continue:
- Most people are doing a good job at school and work, but the things we do at home around our friends and family are just as important to prevent COVID-19.
- If we’re smart, we can enjoy the holidays and drive cases down, because we know how to effectively reduce the spread of the virus.
- Find tips from the CDC about how families can safely enjoy the holidays HERE.
COVID-19 Vaccines:
- Accurate information about vaccines is critical.
- CDC has lots of easy-to-understand information available HERE.
- The first doses of vaccine will go to health care workers and the most vulnerable people, like residents of long-term care facilities.
- The goal is for everyone to be able to easily get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as large quantities are available.
- Vaccines will likely be distributed during public vaccination events, employer-hosted vaccination events, by health care providers and at pharmacies.
- Because vaccine demand is high, developers have directed lots of resources to create, test and manufacture them.
- Vaccine development has focused on safety and effectiveness.
- COVID-19 vaccines were widely tested to make sure they meet safety standards.
- They will only be approved if the research shows they can be given safely within the community to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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City of Bowling Green | 419-354-6204 | 304 N. Church St. | www.bgohio.org
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