2 City Surveys, HHW & e-Waste disposal,SPSA

Greetings Stonebridge Crossing residents,

A BIG THANK YOU to those residents who participated in the
Lake Liberty Clean Up on March 13th 2010. Your efforts made
a big difference and are greatly appreciated. For more info
and photos go to: www.stonebridgenews.wordpress.com/.

The City of Norfolk has two(2)online surveys for it's citizens.
First is the Waterside Marketplace revitalization input. Your input will help determine it's redesign and refocus. The survey consists of only 19 questions.

Second is the Colonel Samuel L. Slover Main Library Survey. This survey will help the city plan for Norfolk's new main library. Your input on the collections of materials, services, and building options will be asked.

Another item of interest is The FY2011 Budget Public Hearing which
will be held Wednesday May 5th, 2010 at Granby High School,
7101 Granby St. at 6:00 pm.

On January 2nd 2010, Norfolk opened the region's first municipal
operated Household Hazardous Waste(HHW) and e-Waste Facility.
This facility is located adjacent to the Waste Management offices
at 1176 Pineridge Rd. in Industrial Park. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm.
Below is a list of those items that can be disposed of.

HHW: Household Hazardous Waste:
Paint & paint-related liquids, automotive fluids, fuels & oils, propane tanks & cylinders, mercury-containing thermostats & thermometers, soaps, detergents, cleaners, liquid & solid pesticides, pool chemicals, compact fluorescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes (4ft. only), household, automotive & rechargeable batteries.

Electronics:
Personal computers and workstations
Mainframes and servers
Laptop computers
Monitors and Televisions
Keyboards, printers, copiers and computer peripherals
Consumer electronics and household appliances including microwaves (NO SMOKE DETECTORS OR REFRIGERATORS)
Circuit boards, Internal Circuits
Telephone equipment
Fax machines
Typewriters
Calculators
Power supplies
Switches, circuit breakers, voltage regulators and other electrical equipment
Connectors, cables and wiring
Communications and networking equipment
Cell phones
Audio and visual equipment including cameras, camcorders, stereo equipment, DVD players and VCRs
DVDs, cassette tapes and VCR tapes (with cases)
Holiday strings of lights (must be separate from other items)

This service is free for Norfolk residents ONLY. Proof of residency
is required.

When residents take the above materials to the HHW facility at
the Southeastern Public Service Authority(SPSA), the City is
charged $35.00 per visit. Not only will the City's HHW facility
result in a huge saving, but it could help prevent illegal dumping.

Speaking of SPSA, effective March 31st,2010 the City of Norfolk
will no longer contract SPSA for recycling collection. The City
is currently seeking bids for this service.

I hope you found this information useful. If you wish to add
additional info or comments, simply click the comments link
at the end of each post and leave your thoughts.


Wishing you well, and take care til next time.

Edward L West Sr.