City of Concord New Year Holiday Schedule
All City of concord offices will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2010 for the New Year Holiday.
Garbage, Recycling, Bulky Waste and Building Materials Collection
New Year’s Holiday, week of 12/28/09-1/02/10
• Normal garbage & recycling collection Monday through
Thursday
• Friday’s garbage & recycling will be collected on Saturday
Yard Waste and White Goods Collection
New Year’s Holiday, week of 12/28/08-1/01/09
• Please place all yard waste by the curb before 7AM on Tuesday 12/29
Leaf Collection
Leaves will be collected on the Monday Collection Route from Monday, December 28 to Thursday, December 31. No leaf collection on Friday, January 1, 2010.
The City of Concord will pick up your Christmas tree on your regular garbage collection day over the next two weeks. Please remove all lights, decorations, tree stand, and tinsel before placing the tree at the curb.
Christmas trees, like all other yard waste, are chipped for use as mulch. Consider composting your tree and other natural Christmas decorations such as wreaths. If you have a favorite fishing spot, use the tree to create a natural habitat for the fish and other aquatic animals.
*If you are disposing of an artificial Christmas tree, please do not place by the curb.
- Consider using branches from your old artificial tree to decorate around your house
- Our Environmental Educator uses suction cups to affix old, artificial tree branches to her windows during the holiday season. They look great with a red bow tied in the center!
- Old branches can also be used in flower arrangements, vases and sprays and even made into wreaths.
*Don’t forget to re-use gift bags, boxes, bows and tissue paper
*Remember to recycle non-reusable paper products like: cards, envelopes, gift tags, bags, boxes, wrapping paper (no foiled, velum or plastic paper) and tissue paper.
For more information, contact the Customer Care Center at 704-920-5555.
Culvert Work to be Completed in February 2010
Overbrook Drive NE, near 123 and 128 Overbrook Drive NE, has been closed to through traffic due to a culvert failure. The road is now expected to be closed through the end of February 2010.
The initial phase of the project is complete. The remaining sections of culvert have been removed and utility conflicts have been addressed. The new culvert materials will be manufactured within the next three weeks. Contract construction crews will begin work installing the new culvert in mid January 2010. Motorists can use Wilhelm Pl NE and Bridlewood PL NE as alternate routes.
The check on the status of the road closure, residents can view the City of Concord Interactive Street Map system at http://concordnc.micromaps.com/
Concord Police Department Warns Against Celebratory New Year’s Eve Gunfire
The Concord Police Department is reminding residents that firing a gun into the air is no way to ring in the New Year.
Celebratory gunfire is defined as the shooting of a firearm into the air in celebration. Discharging a firearm into the air is prohibited by law. If caught, violators will be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Based on City of Concord Code, it is unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any gun, pistol or other firearm, BB gun, air compression gun, spring gun or other similar device which propels with force a shot, pellet or other projectile within the municipal corporate limits of the city. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined $500.00 or imprisoned 30 days, or both. Violators may be subject to a civil penalty of $500.00 to be recovered in the nature of a debt. Also, violators may be charged under North Carolina General Statues.
Calls for Service data shows nine cases of reported gunfire on New Year’s Eve 2007, followed by 13 reported gunfire calls on New Year’s Day 2008. On New Year’s Eve 2008, Concord Police Department received two gunfire calls followed by six gunfire calls on New Year’s Day.
Many times people engaging in celebratory gunfire do not understand or realize the danger posed by firing a bullet into the air. Celebratory gunfire can cause damage to homes and businesses, injure people and pets, and have the potential to be fatal. Persons that decide to celebrate in this manner will face criminal prosecution, and possibly be responsible for civil penalties.
Concord Police Department wants to ensure that all citizens celebrate the New Year responsibly and safely. Residents are urged to refrain from shooting any firearms into the air, call 704-920-5580 or in emergencies call 9-1-1 to report any gunfire, and if you know of anyone planning to celebrate this way, notify the police.
2009-2010 Leaf Collection Dates
This is the last week for loose leaf collection
If your garbage collection day is Tuesday, your leaves will be collected: January 4-8
If your garbage collection day is Wednesday, your leaves will be collected:January 11-15
If your garbage collection day is Thursday, your leaves will be collected:January 19-22
If your garbage collection day is Friday, your leaves will be collected: January 25-29
Place loose leaves at curbside by 7 a.m. the Monday of your scheduled collection week so crews can remain on schedule. Keep loose leaves away from storm drains, mail boxes, and parked cars. Leaves must be free of tree/shrub limbs or foreign objects.
This schedule is subject to change due to weather delays and equipment breakdown. Contact the Customer Care Center or check our website for updates.
Receive timely notifications by telephone, cell phone, and e-mail.
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www.concordnc.gov - Customer Care Center 704-920-5555 Monday - Friday 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
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