Solid Waste and Recycling announces schedule for Holiday Season and Compost Distribution

11/10/2009

Waste collection schedules for the upcoming Holidays and Compost ready

The Solid Waste and Recycling Division is announcing the schedule for the upcoming Holiday season regarding Holiday Collection schedules, Compost Facility hours of operation, mulch and compost distribution and Recycling Drop Off information.

Holiday Waste Collection Schedules   Solid Waste and Recycling routes will be affected by some of the upcoming Holidays: 

Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11th   Solid Waste and Recycling routes are running on schedule with no changes to service.  The Solid Waste and Recycling Office will be closed for the holiday.

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26th and Friday, Nov. 27th   Solid Waste and Recycling routes will be delayed one day with Thursday, Nov. 26th routes being run on Friday, Nov. 27th.  The Solid Waste and Recycling Office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26th and Friday, Nov. 27th for the holiday.  The Compost Facility will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26th.

Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 24th and Friday, Dec. 25th    Solid Waste and Recycling routes will run on schedule for Thursday, Dec. 24th but routes will be delayed one day on Friday, Dec. 25th.  The Solid Waste and Recycling Office will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24th and Friday, Dec. 25th for the holiday.  The Compost Facility will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24th.

New Years Day, Friday Jan. 1st, 2010    Solid Waste and Recycling routes will be delayed one day and will not run on schedule for Friday, Jan. 1st, 2010.  Missed routes will be made up on Saturday, Jan. 2nd.  The Solid Waste and Recycling Office will be closed Friday, Jan. 1st for the holiday.  The Compost Facility will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 2nd for the holiday.

Compost Facility Hours  The City’s Compost Facility at 1708 S. Armstrong Ave. is open during normal operating hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon, except when Holidays apply as presented above.  Residents of Fayetteville are allowed to bring brush, leaves or grass to the site during these hours but need to bring a recent water bill for proof of residency.  Commercial landscapers and contractors are allowed to use the site and normal fees apply. 

Mulch Distribution   Mulch will be made available during normal operating hours while supplies last.  The fee for mulch is $10 per scoop and is available to anyone.

Compost Distribution   Compost is available now while supplies last.  Only Fayetteville residents are allowed to purchase the compost and must show proof of residency.  Please bring a copy of a recent water bill for proof of residency.  Residents will only be allowed to purchase one scoop for $20 plus tax. One scoop is approximately 2 and a half cubic yards or enough to fill the bed of a regular size pick up truck.  Limiting to one scoop allows a chance for most residents to purchase the compost should they desire. 

Recycling Drop Off on S. Happy Hollow   The Solid Waste and Recycling Division operates a recycling drop off center located just off 15th St. on S. Happy Hollow.  The site is open 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to provide convenient recycling options.  Volunteer groups are being sought to work a few hours on Saturdays to clean and provide education to those wishing to recycle.  Interested groups should contact Brian Pugh at 718-7685 for more information.