Trash/Recycling Pickup Tomorrow Morning

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Tomorrow is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup.

Please go over what can be recycled.

NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)

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. More CVWMA information can be found at this link:
https://cvwma.com/cvwma-locations/richmond/

In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In national recycling news, it comes as no surprise that the EPA’s national recycling goal is under a lot of pressure by the Trump administration.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper At Pine Street Baptist Church

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From Facebook event page:

Join us for our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4, at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the church benevolence fund, which allows us to help people financially throughout the year.
The cost for the dinner, which includes pancakes, sausage, baked apples, and beverages, is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 12-5, $25 family max.
This year we are happy to announce that singer and performer Joycelyn Oldlam Von Klein will be our musical guest.
https://www.jocelynoldham.com/about
If you are interested in attending, then please reserve your spot by emailing your reservation to info@pinestbaptist.com
We would love to see you at this community fellowship.

OHNA Meeting Tomorrow Night

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The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) is meeting tomorrow night, Tuesday, February 25th, at 7 pm.

This meeting will be held online by Zoom. (Editor’s note: Zoom info redacted, please email ohnarva@gmail.com for that)

Proposed agenda and ‘other news’:

Welcome

Community and local Officials Updates: Police, VCU, RVA

Introduction to new VCU Police Chief Clarence Hunter

Committee updates:

Zoning, FoOHP, RvaPB, Bylaws

Discussions
Creating two working groups:
Neighborhood traffic safety workgroup to address intersection safety
Joint OHNA & VCU workgroup to address student/landlord problems

Updating OHNA’s emailing and calendar systems

New Business:
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O T H E R N E W S

Richmond Alert systems:

Richmond Ready
Text RVAREADY to 888-777
Visit: https://rva.gov/richmondreadyalerts

DPU Utility Work Notifications
If you wish to subscribe to SMS text messages only, text RichmondDPUVA to 38276. There is also a mobile app available.

VCU Alerts
Community members may sign up for VCU’s text message alert system to receive information about campus emergencies and cancellations.

Richmond Zoning: “Code Refresh” events
February 26, 2025
4pm-7pm
Huguenot Community Center, Huguenot High School, 7945 Forest Hill Avenue

February 27, 2025
9am-12pm
City Hall – 1st Floor Lobby, 900 East Broad Street

February 27, 2025
4pm-7pm
Richmond Main Public Library in the Basement Auditorium, 101 East Franklin Street

Panel Discussion on Housing and Richmond’s Zoning Refresh
March 11, 2025
7pm-8:30pm
TBD

Mayo Island Park Open House & Community Meeting
Weds, March 5 6 – 8pm
Marvel Studios – 300 E. Main Street

Richmond “I Voted” Sticker Contest
Submission Guidelines: Designs must say “I Voted” and include some reference to Richmond or Richmond People’s Budget. Digital or hand-drawn designs are welcome (hand-drawn designs must be scanned or photographed clearly). Submit your design by February 28, 2025 via the Sticker Design Contest Form email https://form.jotform.com/250425490476055 to info@rvapb.org

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Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association
Valerie L’Herrou, President
Bryan Clark Green, Co-Vice President
Jennifer Hancock, Co-Vice President
Susan Hill, Co-Vice President
Harrison Moenich, Co-Vice-President
David Shannon, Co-Vice President
Scott Racette, Secretary
John Bolecek, Treasurer
JOIN OHNA: https://forms.gle/joCpHqcPrShu8qf86

Trash Pickup Moves To Thursday (?) Due To Holiday Yesterday But Recycling Still Wednesday

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This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which usually means trash and recycling pickup, but because of the recent President’s Day holiday, trash pickup will hopefully move to Thursday. Hopefully, because there is a major winter storm coming Wednesday and Thursday.

Please go over what can be recycled.

NOTE: CVWMA (Central Virginia Waste Management Authority) has announced that all curbside recycling must now be INSIDE the CVWMA containers with lid closed. Items beside the container or on top of it will not be collected. In fact, incorrect setouts may not be collected at all. This is new as of July 1 for all our curbside recyclers, with the exception of townhomes/condos still using small bins. (And yes, this also applies to flattened cardboard boxes.)

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 it seems like pickup did not happen, use this online form:
https://cvwma.com/programs/residential-recycling/recycling-service-request-form/

In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.

In recycling news…The Washington-based Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) says its review and analysis of the executive orders on inbound steel and aluminum tariffs indicate ferrous and aluminum scrap can continue to trade freely across the United States border.

“Code Refresh” Rescheduled Meetings

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Weather has played some havoc on scheduling, but City planners have rescheduled their “Code Refresh” meetings.

Open Houses for the Draft Pattern Book and Zoning Districts Framework
Engage with planning staff and members of the Code Refresh consultant team to learn more about the draft pattern book, potential zoning districts, and the progress of the zoning code update. Provide your input, ask questions, and learn how these changes will impact our community.
–February 26, 2025 4pm-7pm
Huguenot Community Center at Huguenot High School, 7945 Forest Hill Avenue
–February 27, 2025 9am-12pm
City Hall – 1st Floor Lobby, 900 East Broad Street
–February 27, 2025 4pm-7pm
Richmond Main Public Library in the Basement Auditorium, 101 East Franklin Street

Keep in mind, the City so far is very reluctant to agree with pointed criticisms leveled by Laurel Street neighbor Charles Pool. For example, the City planners have declared that they will not change the boundaries of the neighborhood as defined by their ‘pattern book’.

This has only added more controversy to the already controversial ‘Richmond 300’.

Plan Ahead: Book Drive

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Friends of the Richmond Public Library will host their Spring Book Drive on Saturday, March 1 from 9am-2pm at the Main Library. They accept gently used books, CDs, and DVDs. When dropping off donations, please pull around to the back of the Main Library.
Save the Date: The Friends Spring Book Sale will take place May 2-4. Proceeds of the Book Sale go to supporting Library programs and services.