Wilcox East Neighborhood Association
October 2010
Here are some highlights & announcements from our October 4th Meeting:
· News from Ruedi Hauser
Pack 10 Troop 10 of our local Boy Scouts will be doing a food drive this month. So if you see a bag at your door for food donation please be generous. All donations will be going to the Johnnycake Center to help families in our community. Bags will be left at our doors at the end of the month to be collected in the first week of November. If you have a son you may want to have him consider Scouting. It is a great way to have fun and learn!
· The Town will be having an Amnesty days at the Transfer Station on
o Friday Oct. 14th & Saturday Oct. 15th is for : 2 White Goods, 4 Tires & 4 Furniture Items.
o Friday Oct., 21st & Saturday Oct., 22nd is for Brush & Demo. For neighbors, Jack Armstrong and myself have volunteered to help those who may need a pickup truck. We are glad to help you with curbside/driveway pickup. Call or email Jack 401.622.4296 or Jean 401.932.8586 to get on the list for October 22nd, donation will be accepted but not required for Wilcox East Neighborhood Association as a tip for pickup.
o IMPORTANT: Go to the Transfer Station to pick up your voucher prior to Amnesty Day & remember to bring proof of residence.
· ECO-DEPOT HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY AT THE WESTERLY TRANSFER STATION
On Saturday, Oct., 29th, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation will host a special collection for household hazardous waste (HHW). Eco-Depot is a free service of Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation and available to Rhode Island residents. To reduce time waiting in line, appointments are required.
o Safely disposing HHW is important to protect R.I. waterways, soil and households from accidental contamination. By using the Eco-Depot program, Rhode Islanders can also extend the life of the Central Landfill and reduce the toxicity of trash deposited there.
o Any product that is flammable, combustible, explosive, toxic, corrosive, poisonous and hazardous to health qualifies as HHW. Examples of the most common HHW are oil-based paint, fluorescent light bulbs, lawn chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, antifreeze, motor oil and used filters, driveway sealer, propane gas tanks and fire extinguishers. Caution needs to be exercised when handling and disposing of these special wastes.
o For a complete list of eligible Eco-Depot products, visit www.rirrc.org. To book an appointment, call 942-1430 x241.
The Association seeks to unite neighborhood residents, homeowners and business owners to promote neighborhood pride, preserve the historic nature of the neighborhood, address community issues, enhance property values and ensure a safe living environment for all. The Association represents the neighborhood that sits between Oak Street to Granite Street and Grove Avenue to Tower Street.
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