News from BG: December 21, 2022
Winter Reminder: Clear Sidewalks

Property owners are required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their premises within 24 Hours after the abatement of a storm during which snow and ice have accumulated.
Snow Removal Guidelines are posted to the City's Website.

Tips:
  • 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.

Use deicers sparingly. 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. Check the label before applying. Many deicers will not work in extremely low temperatures. Use sand sparingly. Sand will not melt snow or ice but will increase traction. Sweep up excess sand to avoid adding sediment to nearby waterways.

Visit the Clear Choices, Clean Water Website for more ways to protect our local waterways.
SNOW STREETS & SNOW EMERGENCIES
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.....Read More on Snow Emergencies

SNOW EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

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LOCAL NEWS SOURCES
Holiday Schedule
Christmas & New Year's

Through the end of the month, some City building hours will be altered due to holiday schedules. Below is a list of changes:

Building Hours:
  • All non-24-hour City facilities will be closed on Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.  

Community Center Hours:
  • December 24th: 7:00 AM – Noon
  • December 25th: Closed
  • December 26th: 7:00 AM - Noon
  • December 31st: Regular Hours 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • January 1st: Closed
  • January 2nd: 7:00 AM - Noon    

Residents are also reminded that curbside refuse and recycling collection will run on a one-day delay during the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s.
Christmas Tree Recycling
Begins January 3rd

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 Tuesday, January 3rd. 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 Tuesday, January 3rd.
  • 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 recycled into wood chips, which are available for resident use.
Holiday
Recycling Reminders

Wrapping paper may be recycled in the City's curbside recycling program. Paper must be loose and NOT BAGGED!

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!
Residents Encouraged to Submit Tree Planting Requests
Trees provide numerous benefits to the City of Bowling Green, such as cleaner air and respite from the heat and sun. Trees can also help reduce utility costs and keep homes cooler in the summer. Trees help beautify the city and have even been correlated with a reduction in crime.

Every year, the City’s Arborist plans one or two tree plantings, accounting for ~100+ new trees...Continue reading Trees
Bowling Green City Schools Newsletter

Be sure to check out this semester's Bowling Green City Schools Newsletter celebrating the accomplishments of our Bob Cats! Have a healthy and fun winter break! See you next semester!