So. It is my humble opinion that the City's Planned Tree Planting, and Dump Day should be postponed until the air is more suitable. I understand that the tree delivery is being made, however 150 trees can be placed in a sand bank and saved for a month without problem.
Risking or adding to the risk of the citizens by having them work outside is a dereliction in the city's duty to look out for our citizens and the Colton High School Football Team.
The City's Web Page shows the following Activities being still planned during this Extremely Bad Air Conditions. No health warnings to the participants are included.
At Least Wearing a Mask is Part of Halloween.... Please Make it a N95 Mask or better and make sure it is sealed around your face.
Free Dump Day
Saturday, October 27th from 8 a.m. to noon (or when the dumpsters are full!) at the corner of Canal and Mt Vernon is the day for a fall cleanup. Simplify your life!
Example of items:
Sofa/furniture - Washer/dryer/appliances - Hot water heater - Electronics such as TV's, Computers, etc.
Sofa/furniture - Washer/dryer/appliances - Hot water heater - Electronics such as TV's, Computers, etc.
Bags of trash -Tree limbs - Air conditioners - Weeds/bushes/shrubs -
Construction debris (concrete, wallboard, demolition materials, etc..), tires auto parts, and hazardous waste will not be accepted.
This free service is limited to Grand Terrace residents only with proper i.d.-no contractors or landscapers. There is a limited amount of trash capacity-so please get there early!
Don't forget, every single family home can have one free curbside bulky item per year. Just call Burrtec Waste Systems at 889-1969, 24-hours in advance of your regular trash collection day and place the item at the curb. Free Bulky item collection include up to 6 bags of trash (counts as one item), one piece of furniture, and one appliance--- but does not include hazardous waste, construction debris, or automobile parts. Additional items can be collected at a minimal cost paid in advance.
Any questions, please contact Community Services at 909-430-2201.
Plant a Tree on October 27th!
Make a Difference Day is Saturday, October 27th from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. With a grant from the AQMD, the City of Grand Terrace will be planting 155 trees at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Main. All volunteers will receive a free tee shirt. Please bring a shovel and a pair of gloves. Team volunteers will be on site to help you plant the trees in the pre-augured holes. To register online visit www.unitedvoices.org or call Community Services at 909-430-2201.
Annual Halloween Haunt
Join us for the Annual Halloween Haunt, Wednesday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pico Park (off Pico and Michigan). Over 1,200 lbs. of candy, purchased through community donations, will be given out to children from tots to 12 years old. There will be costume contests and a special magic show with The Great Raguzi at 6 p.m.
The Grand Terrace Woman's Club will be selling their "Halloween Hot Dogs" with chips and a drink all for $1.
Sponsorships are available, call Community Services for more information at 909-430-2201.
