Wards Corner Civic League

Do you know where your home’s water shutoff valve is?

Trust us, you don’t want to find out after a home water emergency, like a busted frozen pipe. 

Freezing temperatures have arrived in Norfolk, VA. Winterizing your pipes is easy to do and cost-effective. Avoid expensive plumbing repairs and learn how to protect your pipes before and during winter, plus what to do if you think you may have a frozen pipe.

How to Winterize Your Pipes

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Holiday trees will be collected curbside on your regular collection day by Waste Management from December 28, 2020 to January 22, 2021. Free tree drop-off is available at 1176 Pineridge Road Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Live trees must be free of all lights, decorations and tinsel.

Green Living Tips

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The winners of this year’s neighborhood holiday lights competition are below. If you haven’t seen these impressive displays, go take a look for yourself one night this week!

Thank you to all who decorated this holiday season and made our neighborhood a little bit brighter. Happy Holidays!

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HRUBS statements may be delayed due to the November 2020 HRSD ransomware attack.

Click here to learn more.

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Do you have questions concerning the COVID-19 Vaccine? Tune in on December 16 at 7pm to Wavy-TV 10 or on Wavy.com to hear from medical experts from across the state.

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If your trash collection day falls on a holiday, Waste Management will service your neighborhood the Saturday following the holiday. Look for posted reminder signs.

Wards Corner trash pickup will occur on Saturday, November 28th.

For more information visit www.norfolk.gov/TRASH or call 757-664-6510.

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Recreation, Parks & Open Space is currently updating its comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Master Plan provides guidance for future recreational programming, park development, facility improvements, land acquisition and more. Norfolk residents are invited to join this process. Facilitated by PROS Consulting, Inc., residents will be engaged in thoughtful discussions through live polling, Q&A and public feedback.

• Register for the December 9 Meeting
• Register for the December 10 Meeting

DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, December 96:00PM – 7:00PM
Thursday, December 106:00PM – 7:00PM

MORE INFO
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Did you know that 70% of the sanitary sewer blockages and overflows in the City of Norfolk are caused by the buildup of fats, oils and grease? Norfolk encourages at-home chefs to collect and dispose of these drain-clogging substances properly. 

• Reuse or recycle turkey frying oil– Fried turkey is a treat, but what is the trick to disposing of all that leftover oil? Run it through a strainer into its original container, and you can use it again for future frying for up to six months or six hours of frying time. Or, freeze the container and throw the hardened oil away on trash day. Large amounts of oil, up to five gallons of liquid or 75 pounds of solid waste per visit, can be recycled at the SPSA’s Norfolk Transfer Station, 3136 Woodland Avenue, Tuesday & Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. For additional information click here or call SPSA: 757-961-3981.
• Can standing grease – The turkey frying disposal method also applies to standing grease leftover from cooking bacon, sausage and other fried foods. Pour the left-over cooking oil in a heat-safe can, pop it in the freezer to harden and toss the can out with the trash. 
• Trash oily substances – Avoid depositing oil-based substances such as lard, shortening, butter, margarine, dairy products, batter and icing, salad dressings and sauces into the drain, where they can congeal and clog the pipes. Dump these leftovers in the garbage instead. 
• Scrap leftover foods– Throw food scraps in the trash or compost them. Use a napkin or paper towel to wipe away residue from serving dishes and plates. Then rinse these items over a sink strainer to catch and dispose of any remaining food particles. 
• Avoid the garbage disposals: These appliances do break food scraps down into smaller pieces, but they just end up clinging to the pipe walls. Over time, the buildup increases, blocks the flow of wastewater and leads to backups. 

FOG is not only a nuisance but an environmental concern as well! If you see water where it shouldn’t be, call Utilities 24/7/365 at 757-823-1000. For more tips on keeping a clean, green kitchen, visit www.askHRgreen.org. 

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