WWWeekly eekly eekly RRReporteporteport City of HighlandCity of HighlandCity of Highland

July 19, 2019

City of Highland ~ 27215 Base Line Highland, CA 92346 ~ 909-864-6861 ~ www.cityofhighland.org

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT & RESOURCE FAIR

J oin Highland for National Night Out & Resource Fair at the Highland Police Station from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, August 6th. Meet with the different police departments as well as City Council,

City Staff and a few other community organizations. We will also be giving away a free hot dog meal to the first 200 guests! The Highland Police Station is located at 26985 Base Line. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances. National Night Out is celebrated by millions of neighbors across thousands of communities. For more information contact Volunteer Services at 909-864-6861 ext.

203 or Lisa Henley at the Highland Police Station at 909-425-9793.

Volunteer Services

For your gardening tips you can visit: Inland Empire Master Gardeners serving the Communities of Southern California. The mission of the Inland Empire Master Gardeners’ club (IEMG) is to increase the knowledge of horticulture among its members and to bring it to Inland Empire communities. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of the month, from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 pm at the Hutton Community Center, 660 Colton Avenue, Colton, CA.

Five Tips to Close the Recycling Loop

Despite what Kermit the Frog says, it’s actually easy to be green! Check out these five tips to up your recycling game and help the environment. 1. First, reduce waste with reusables - It’s much easier to manage waste that never enters the waste stream, so consider switching to reusable items whenever you can. Try mason jars for drinks and soup. Reusable straws are often available at coffee and smoothie shops. Don’t forget to invest in a straw brush to scrub out the insides. 2. Buy products with less packaging - CalRecycle estimates about 25 percent of our waste stream is packaging. If you can, buy items in bulk or opt for brands that use easier-to-recycle packaging materials (like cardboard strawberry containers instead of plastic clamshells). Also consider buying multiple items in one order when shopping online to reduce cardboard shipping box and padded envelope waste. 3. Recycle yard and food waste - Food waste accounts for 18 percent of our waste stream and can be recycled into beneficial products like compost and renewable natural gas. The residential curbside organics collection service is coming but not in place yet, however some community gardens accept yard and food waste for their compost piles. 4. Understand what goes in your blue and green bins and avoid contaminants in each bin - There is no universal recycling program in California yet, so food waste to your green bin and you may have inadvertently contaminated your yard waste bin. Check out our Residential Trash and Recycling Collection Program to learn more about what to put in each bin. In general, you want to add clean, dry items to the blue bin. If you add a spaghetti sauce jar with no lid and sauce residue inside the container, the sauce can leak out and contaminate other items like paper, making them more difficult to recycle and possibly bound for the landfill. 5. Buy recycled-content products — The recycling economy depends on people buying products made with recycled content, which increases the demand for materials collected for recycling. When you’re out and about shopping, look for products made with recycled material. For more information, please contact Public Services Coordinator, Carlos Florez at 909-864-8732

extension 271. Information courtesy of www.calrecycle.ca.gov/blogs

Public Services

San Bernardino County

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facilities

ACCEPTED ITEMS

Motor Oil/Used Filters

Auto & Household Batteries

Paint Products

Antifreeze

Household Cleaners

Pesticides & Fertilizers

Medications (excluding controlled substances, separate liquids from solids)

Home-Generated Sharps/Needles in approved container

Fluorescent Tubes

E-Waste (Electronic Waste) such as: TVs & Computer Monitors, CPUs, Printers, Microwave Ovens, Cell/Mobile Phones, Telephones, Space Heaters, Stereos, Radios, VCRs/DVD Players, Musical Cards, Clothes Irons

Mercury Thermostats

Cooking Oil

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

• Business/Commercial Wastes

Wastes from foreclosed properties and non-profit organizations

• Radioactive Wastes

• Medical Wastes other than Sharps

• Asbestos

• Explosives

• Reactives

• Tires, Appliances, Furniture, Air Conditioner, etc.

Transportation Guidelines

Before transporting hazardous waste to a

collection facility, be sure that:

The amount of waste transported does not

exceed 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per visit in

containers no larger than 5 gallons.

The waste is properly labeled as to its

contents or in its original container.

The containers are sound, not leaking and

sealed.

Wastes are placed securely in the vehicle

for safe transport.

The contents of the container are the same

as stated on the label. If not, cover up the

label and write the name of its contents.

Collection Facility Information

San Bernardino County Fire Department

Household Hazardous Waste Program

(909) 382-5401 or

1-800-OILY-CAT (1-800-645-9228)

2824 East “W” Street

San Bernardino, CA

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Did you know that used

motor oil and filters are 100%

recyclable?

SUMMER SCHEDULE! Volunteer with the Highland Improvement Team this summer. Typically, we go “Dark” during the summer months due to the heat. There has been

an interest in doing smaller projects so that the group can stay active year round. We have committed to doing a smaller job that we can work on in both July and August. I hope that you will put these dates on your calendar and join us! SUMMER PROJECT HOURS: 7:00am to 10:00/11:00am (Project end time will vary depending on the day’s temperature). Volunteers can begin signing in at Highland City Hall (27215 Base Line) at 7:00am. JULY 20: Storm Drain Stenciling: We will continue where we left off last year and assist with marking storm drains with the “no dumping” message. AUGUST 17: Storm Drain Stenciling: (continuation from July 20th project) The Highland Improvement team will resume our regular schedule and time in September. Please let me know if you can join us or if you have any questions. Volunteer Services can be reached at 909-864-6861 ext. 203.

During the period of July 8, 2019 through July 12,

2019, graffiti was made known to Public Works staff

by the following means and removed:

Routine observation by Public Works: 7351

Victoria Avenue, Vine Street & 13th Street

Hotline: Powell Drive & Cienega Drive, 8023 Del

Rosa Drive, MPS Bar, Victoria Avenue & Rosemary

Drive, Highland Community Park.

Emergency Preparedness - Preparation for Seniors

The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation done today. While each person’s abilities and needs are unique, every individual can take steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan that fits those needs, you and your loved ones can be better prepared. There are commonsense measures older Americans can take to start preparing for emergencies before they happen. Create a network of neighbors, relatives, friends and co-workers to aid you in an emergency. Discuss your needs and make sure everyone knows how to operate necessary equipment. If appropriate, discuss your needs with your employer. In addition to a regular emergency supplies kit, seniors should keep specialized items ready, including extra wheelchair batteries, oxygen, catheters, medication, food for service animals and any other items you might need. Keep a list of the type and model numbers of the medical devices you require, as well as medication. Be sure to make provisions for medications that require refrigeration. Make arrangements for any assistance to get to a shelter.

For more information regarding emergency preparedness, please visit http://www.ready.gov

Administration

CCC alendar of alendar of alendar of EEEventsventsvents

July 20, 2019 7am to 11am — Highland Improvement Team Cleanup Highland City Hall – 27215 Base Line Information: contact Volunteer Services at 909-864-6861 ext. 203 July 23, 2019 Canceled —City Council Meeting, Donahue Council Chambers July 16, 2019 Canceled —Planning Commission Meeting, Donahue Council Chambers August 1, 2019 5pm—Historic Board Meeting, Donahue Council Chambers August 6, 2019 SAVE THE DATE!!! 6pm to 8pm—National Night Out & Resource Fair at Highland Police Station – 26985 Base Line. Information: contact Volunteer Services at 909-864-6861 ext. 203 6pm—Planning Commission Meeting, Donahue Council Chambers August 8, 2019 5pm — Community Trails Committee Meeting, Donahue Council Chambers

Created by: Elena Rodrigues

THE CITY OF HIGHLAND FACEBOOK PAGE

The City of Highland has a new and improved Facebook page that we would like for you all to follow us on. This is where you will find important information regarding road closures and construction projects that may affect your travel time, scheduled power outages, emergencies, events such as: Community Blood Drives, Highland Improvement Team projects, Compost Give-A-Way, Used Oil Filter Exchange & Recycling Events and much more. Please "Like" City of Highland - City Hall (https://www.facebook.com/cityofhighland.cityhall) as the official page.

August 17, 2019 7am to 11am—Highland Improvement Team Cleanup, Highland City Hall – 27215 Base Line Information: contact Volunteer Services at 909-864-6861 ext. 203 August 13, 2019 6pm —City Council Meeting, Donahue Council Chambers August 20, 2019 6pm —Planning Commission, Donahue Council Chambers August 27, 2019 6pm —City Council Meeting, Donahue Council Chambers