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Lane County Household Hazardous Waste Roundup

Submitted by David
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, 10:52am

From News Release sent to KVAL News

LANE COUNTY SPRING CLEANING

 

What: Household Hazardous Waste Roundup. The collection is free for hazardous waste that is from household sources, up to 35 gallons total per customer. Hazardous waste from businesses, schools, churches or non-profit organizations may be subject to disposal fees.

When: Friday, April 20, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Florence Transfer Site, 2820 N. Rhododendron Drive, Florence

Who: All community members are welcome to participate in the roundup.

What to Bring
Paint, household cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, car care products, arts and crafts products, and other household hazardous waste. Check labels for words like flammable, corrosive, poison, caution, and danger.

Please Don't Bring
Empty containers, drums, radioactive waste, asbestos or explosives. Any empty containers can be safely thrown in the trash.

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Rhody Preview

Submitted by Tony Gist
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012, 3:09pm
Rhody Preview

FLORENCE, Ore. - Believe it or not spring is here.  With the changing of the seasons comes colorful blossoms.

On Saturday April 14th, Swing by the south side of the Florence Events Center to check out some of the plants that are going to be up for sale.  There will also be a bonsai show.

The event lasts from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Summer hours at garbage transfer sites start April 1

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff
Monday, March 26th, 2012, 12:40pm

Lane County’s Waste Management Division will change to its spring/summer hour schedule on April 1 at some of the transfer sites.
 
Spring/summer operating hour changes include opening on Sundays at Glenwood and an increase of two hours at some of our smaller transfer stations. Most transfer station’s hours remain the same year round.
 
Spring/summer hours start Sunday, April 1, and go through September 30, 2012.
 
 
Transfer Site spring/summer Hours

  • Glenwood Central Receiving Station, Florence and Veneta:  8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday;  Glenwood only:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday
  • Cottage Grove, Creswell and Oakridge:  8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
  • Marcola, Rattlesnake and Vida:  8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday
  • London, Mapleton, Sharps Creek and Walton:  8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays
  • Low Pass and Swisshome:  8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays
  • McKenzie Bridge:  1- 6 p.m., Monday and Thursday; 8 a.m.
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Backyard Orchard Project classes offered in communities across Lane County

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff
Monday, January 30th, 2012, 4:45pm

The OSU/Lane County Extension Service, Farms & Gardens Program and Lane County Master Gardener Volunteers are introducing The Backyard Orchard Project. A class called “Growing Great Tree Fruits at Home” taught by Master Gardener Volunteer Tree Fruit Specialists will be held throughout Lane County to teach people how to grow fruit in their own gardens as the most sustainable option for food security and eating locally! For a fee of $45 each participant will receive two fruit trees to plant in their home garden as well as information on how to be successful home orchardists. A participant option without trees is available for a lesser fee of $25.
 
February and March classes are as follows:
 
• Saturday - February 11- 9:30 a.m.-noon, Kennedy School of Sustainability, 1310 S. 8th Ave, (corner of 8th & Taylor) Cottage Grove.
• Thursday - February 16, 1 -3:30 p.m., “The Uptown Mall” 48310 E 1st St., Oakridge.
• Saturday - February 25, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Catholic Community Services meeting room, 1025 G St, Springfield.
• Saturday - March 3, 9:3 0a.m.-noon Junction City Community Center, 175 W 7th Ave.

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How to report storm damage in Lane County

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff
Thursday, January 26th, 2012, 10:40am

Lane County Emergency Management and County officials are working to assess storm damages incurred throughout Lane County. If your home has sustained damage from flood water, high wind, landslide, debris, or any other storm-related events since January 17, we encourage you to take a moment to report your damages.

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Red Cross opening shelters in Mapleton, Florence

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff
Thursday, January 19th, 2012, 3:11pm

Red Cross shelter are being opened at the Florence Events Center and at  the Mapleton Grange for people displaced by flooding.

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Be aware of bears

Submitted by KVAL Communities Staff
Wednesday, October 5th, 2011, 10:44am
Be aware of bears

A bear pawed at the windows and doors of a home near Veneta in December 2009, eventually breaking into the house. Wildlife officials later trapped and killed the animal.

With the arrival of fall, wildlife biologists from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife are reminding Oregonians that this time of year bears are on the move and conflicts between these animals and humans can occur. Biologists say that by following a few simple steps people can minimize the possibility of conflicts with bears.

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