Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow

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This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.

If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news, a Charlottesville area company is closing the part of its recycling facility that processes household mixed waste. That means no more tossing food scraps, trash, and recyclables into one can and knowing it is recycled. In the NBC29news report a company spokesperson blames the closure of that part of its business on plunging commodity prices – especially for paper and plastic – and higher costs – including rising health insurance.

In other news, Environmental Engineering Consultant company, IPPTS Associates, announced Top 5 List of Countries with the highest recycling rates globally using world statistics and waste management technology.

City’s “Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled” Program

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From press release:

Richmond, VA – The city’s Department of Finance is still accepting applications for the Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled Program. The program opened on January 8, 2018 and the application deadline is April 2, 2018.

The tax relief program provides assistance to Richmond’s qualifying elderly and disabled homeowners through their real estate taxes. Citizens who participate in the program have their annual real estate tax bills reduced by 30% and 100%, depending upon their household income. Citizens must own and reside in their home, be 65 or older or permanently and totally disabled, earn less than $50,000 annually and have assets (net worth) of less than $200,000. Taxpayers must provide proof of income and assets. A list of necessary documents can be found on the application.

Applications are located on the City of Richmond website, at city libraries and from the city’s Finance Department payment locations. Assistance in completing applications or re-certifications is also being offered throughout the city. Perspective applicants and existing participants may visit the following locations for any help that may be needed:

The East End Initiative Building
701 N. 25th St.
every Thursday through March 29 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Huguenot High School
Building #26 located at 7945 Forest Hill Ave.
every Tuesday through March 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

5th Street Baptist Church
One Stop Resource Center located at 2800 3rd Ave.
every Wednesday through March 28 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Bellemeade Community Center
1800 Lynnhaven Ave.
every Friday through March 30 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Assistance at City Hall (Room 100) will be available during normal business days and hours.

More information about the Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled Program is available by calling (804) 646-6015 or by visiting the Finance Department webpage.

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T. Tyler Potterfield Bridge Lights Vandalized

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From the Times Dispatch article:

Richmond police said Monday that they need help solving a felony vandalism case in which more than 90 lights were damaged on the T. Tyler Potterfield Bridge.

The popular walkway is open 24 hours, and the path is lit by LED light bars.

T.Tyler Potterfield was a City employee who lived on Cherry Street in Oregon Hill. As a planner and avid historian, he loved this historic neighborhood and river views.

Property Destruction/Motor Vehicle Theft

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From CommunityCrimeMap.com:

DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE PROPERTY
5XX S PINE ST
Feb 28, 2018 at 11:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE PROPERTY
5XX TREDEGAR ST
Feb 28, 2018 at 1:00 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
4XX S LAUREL ST
Feb 28, 2018 at 6:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 2, 2018

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From press release:

The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, by unanimous vote of its membership, has passed a resolution supporting the conservation of the buildings on the 800 block of W Cary St that are threatened with demolition by Richmond developers looking to erect an apartment building on the footprint. These buildings, the oldest being circa 1840, are listed as contributing structures to the National Register of Historic Spaces and serve as a gateway to both the Oregon Hill Historic District and to Downtown Richmond. We have offered to meet with the developers and see how we can come to the table and figure out an alternative to tearing them down. It would be tragic to lose these valuable historic resources.

C. Todd Woodson, president
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, inc
302 S Cherry St
Richmond Va 23220
804-783-8829

Vinyl Conflict Hosts (Punk) Photography

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From announcement:

VINYL CONFLICT PRESENTS
our FIRST photo show featuring Chris Boarts Larson of Slug and Lettuce fame!

The show will have an opening party Friday March 2nd and will run for the entire month of March.

We have Richmond specific hardcore punk photos from 1997-2002 hand picked for your pleasure.

Expect to see: AVAIL, STRIKE ANYWHERE, DARKEST HOUR, HIS HERO IS GONE, HATE O FOUR, HATEBREED, STOP IT!!!, AUS ROTTEN, TEAR IT UP, PAGE 99, DYSTOPIA, CONVERGE, AMDI PETERSENS ARMI, ANN BERRETA, VARUKERS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, 9 SHOCKS TERROR and so many more!

Prints will be for sale, we will be collecting orders and everything will be available at the end of the month via pick up or shipping. We are just going to print everything at one time to keep things simple. The first 10 prints of each photo will be numbered and signed by Chris!