Community Movie Night this Friday, September 24 at 7:30 pm in Pleasants Park. Next to the last movie of the season.
“Mulan” This Friday
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Trash/Recycling Pickup (Might Be) Tomorrow
This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which hopefully means trash and recycling pickup. I say hopefully, because the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority has struggled to maintain its schedule due to a shortage of workers and has missed some pickups recently and had to reschedule. That said, as neighbors, we should do our best to help.
One tool that might help ameliorate the situation if pickup does not come is this online form:
https://cvwma.com/programs/residential-recycling/recycling-service-request-form/
Please go over what can be recycled. 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, here is a recently release overview of the entire industry in the United States- https://www.recyclingtoday.com/article/overview-state-of-municipal-recycling-industry-2021-takeaways/
Also, Virginia Tech has announced progresses in reducing single-use plastic and solid waste. How does VCU compare?
Pedestrian Hit By Car And Killed On Belvidere Near Holly Street
Last night, Richmond officers responded to the scene near Holly St. and Belvidere St. around 8:50 p.m. Richmond Police say the male pedestrian was walking across southbound lanes of Belvidere when a vehicle struck him.
Community Roots Tree Give-away
Holly Street Playground Beautification
The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association sponsored a cleanup/beautification of Holly Street Playground this morning and several neighbors came out to volunteer.
Richmond E-Cycle Day This Saturday
Richmond E-Cycle Day Scheduled for September 11
~Paper shredding and the collection of electronics, household hazardous waste items and oil-based paints ~
WHO: Department of Public Works
WHAT: Richmond E-Cycle Day for City of Richmond Residents
•All residents must:
◦Wear a face covering
◦Stay in their car during the event and roll the windows down
◦Note: volunteers will take items out of your car
•Paper Document Shredding
◦Up to five (5) boxes of paper documents. Be sure to remove all binders, staples and clips
•Electronics (various fees apply)
◦Computer systems (hard drive or CPU) and accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) VCRs, camcorders, stereos and all phones
◦Televisions, computer monitors and printers
•Household Hazardous Waste Items and Oil-based Paints
◦Bug spray, rodent poison and herbicides (Roundup, Weed B Gon etc.)
◦Note: Latex and water based paints will not be collected. These items can be left in open paint cans until they have dried out and then put in with regular curbside trash pick-up.
WHEN: Saturday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Broad Rock Sports Complex, 4825 Old Warwick Road (23224)
BACKGROUND: The City of Richmond’s E-Cycle Day offers City residents an efficient option to recycle paper and to help keep hazardous waste materials out of city waterways, streams and rivers. This event is available to city residents – proof of residency is required.
Community Movie Night: “Stuart Little” This Friday
Community Movie Night – September 10 @ 7:30 pm in Pleasants Park.
Free refreshments served: Grilled hot dogs, sides, and beverages.
Trash/Recycling Pickup Thursday
This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which NORMALLY means trash and recycling pickup. But due to the Labor Day holiday, Oregon Hill’s pickup will be Thursday morning this week.
Please go over what can be recycled. 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.
Then again, recent worker shortages may hinder the pickup…
In other recycling news, bottle bill supporters are lobbying with increased vigor as they are planning national bottle bill legislation that is separate from Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act.
Open High Gets New Picnic Tables
Open High administrators are excited about these new patio picnic tables, courtesy of community volunteers, Dominion, Richmond ToolBank, and Oregon Hill neighbor Stephenie Harrington.
School Bus Slighting Of Oregon Hill?
Oregon Hill, in recent years, has grown its younger population- more households have had babies, and more families with children have moved into the neighborhood. It’s been a welcome trend and it speaks to the ‘good bones’ of this historic, urban enclave.
That said, Oregon Hill parents are concerned about the lack of transportation options for getting their children to school, and feel like the public system should be doing more.
“RPS school bus schedules are out. Not a single bus stop in Oregon Hill! It is like we don’t even exist,” is one message that was sent.
Of course, as the pandemic continues, many localities are dealing with a shortage of school bus drivers, and other resource problems, and many are wondering if virus variants of COVID-19 will lead to the schools closing again anyway.