Friday, December 20, 2013

Here's How To Prepare For Post-Christmas Trash Collection

Due to the City of Sanford's holiday schedule, residents' solid waste collection will be a little off for the next couple of weeks.

However, there are a couple steps you can take to make trash collection go more smoothly -- and to keep your curb looking nice.

Step 1: Rely on Recycling


You already know you can recycle shipping boxes, but your blue recycling cart can handle more than that. This year, make sure you also recycle your wrapping paper, tissue paper, and gift boxes. This will leave more room in your brown garbage cart for non-recyclables.

And remember: Don't bag anything that's headed for the recycling cart. Recyclables should be loose in the cart.

Step 2: Un-Trim the Tree


When you're ready to throw away your natural Christmas tree, make sure you strip it of all ornaments and other decorations. It should be completely bare before it leaves your home.

You can then place your bare tree at the curb. The City's limb truck will pick it up within a few days, and your tree will be used in our certified compost facility (versus dumped in a landfill).

Step 3: Be Patient


Due to the holidays, your trash, recycling, and leaf/limb collection will be off schedule. Please be patient and know that trucks will be there as soon as possible. You can expect schedules to get back to normal in early January.

Questions?


If you have questions or concerns about pick up, call the Public Works Service Center at 919-775-8247.

The City's Holiday Schedule



Sunday, December 8, 2013

Marshall Administers Oath, Welcomes New Council

NC Sec. of State Elaine Marshall administered four oath of offices at the Sanford City Council meeting this past Tuesday.

Calling their elections an "act of faith" by voters, Marshall swore in new mayor Chet Mann, re-elected Council members J.D. Williams and Sam Gaskins, and newly elected Council member Chas Post.


The new Council's first act of business was to elect Williams as Mayor Pro Tem.

For more information about the meeting, read this article in Wednesday's edition of The Sanford Herald.

View more photos from the meeting and the reception that followed on our Facebook page.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Call For Donations: 3 Alarm Toy Drive

The Lee County Firefighters' Burned Children Fund is again collecting gifts for donation to the NC Jaycee Burn Center at UNC.

What to donate


Families and burn victims most need the following donations:
  • New, unwrapped toys
  • Blankets
  • Hygiene items
  • Gift cards
  • Gas cards
  • Phone cards
Donated items will be taken to the Burn Center by local firefighters and will be used by the Burn Center's patients and their families.

How to help


You can donate items at any of Sanford’s fire stations, which are open around the clock. The deadline to donate is Wednesday, Dec. 18. Call 919-775-8242 for more information.

Donations will be delivered on Thursday, Dec. 19.