News from BG: November 30, 2022

2022 Leaf Collection - Final Round

Crews are completing the initial round of leaf collection in Bowling Green. The final round of leaf collection will begin the week of December 5th. Leaf collection is available for addresses that are eligible for City refuse/recycling collection and is not connected to the regular refuse/recycling collection schedule.

NOTE: This will be the final leaf collection for 2022. Once the crews leave a street, they will not return.

A LEAF COLLECTION MAP has been posted to the City’s website allowing residents to follow crews as they move through the City:

If you choose to use this method, please follow LEAF COLLECTION GUIDELINES.

Bowling Green residents may also 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.

Tree Commission: 2022 Tree Photo Contest

Thank you to all who entered the Tree Commission's 5th annual photo contest! The finalists for each season have been selected. We are asking you to help us select the top photo in each category: Fall, Spring, Summer, & Winter.

We invite you to scroll through the photos in the Finalist Album on our Facebook page and "like" or "love" your favorite(s). Voting ends November 30, 2022. The photo with the most "likes" or "loves" in each category will receive a $25 gift card to North Branch Nursery and a print from Main Street Photo.

City Park Winter Spark

December 17th

The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of its Annual City Park Winter Spark Holiday Market & Festival on Saturday, December 17th, from 2:00- 7:00 pm in City Park. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green, this event will include many fun activities provided by the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department and Wood County District Public Library.

This event kicks off with the return of The Jingle Bell Jog, a 1-mile holiday-themed fun run at 1:30 pm. It will also offer food trucks, family recreation games, a children’s art contest, story time, and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus hosted by the Wood County District Public Library. To top it off, the Bowling Green Elementary Choir and Madrigal’s will be caroling throughout the park, and horse and carriage rides will be available from 5:00- 7:00 pm.

All activities will be provided free of charge. To learn more about this event, visit the City Park Winter Spark webpage.

Seasonal Recycling Reminders

BAGGED RECYCLING: Recycling should NOT be bagged. Place items loose in your cart.

LEAVES: Leaves and other yard waste are not permitted in your refuse or recycling container. The City has several options for recycling yard waste, which include one annual LEAF COLLECTION and a BRUSH COLLECTION offered four times per year. Residents may also use the Yard Waste Drop Off (Tarragon Drive) for leaves and yard waste.

BATTERIES: Batteries should NEVER be placed in your recycling container. Check out our RECYCLE COACH APP for a list of locations accepting batteries for safe disposal.

ELECTRONICS, BROKEN CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & T.V.'s: Score some "Black Friday Deals"? Electronics should NOT be recycled in your curbside recycling container. Several locations accept this type of material for recycling and proper disposal. Check out the "WHAT GOES WHERE?" tool in our Recycle Coach App for a full list of options.

Seeking Nominations: Drum Major for Peace Award

The Bowling Green Human Relations Commission is seeking nominations for the annual Martin Luther King Drum Major for Peace award. The nominee should exemplify the betterment of peaceful, just and equitable human relations in the BG community and promote respect for diversity.

Nominations are due no later than November 30th.

Nomination Form

Past Recipients

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