Keep Guntersville Beautiful

09/12/2020

The City of Guntersville Public Works Department collects three types of residential solid waste: garbage, yard waste/rubbish, and recyclables. In an effort to minimize litter, waste contamination, and foul odors, the City of Guntersville plans to enforce existing regulations more strictly requiring the use of garbage cans with tightly fitting lids. Currently, residents are allowed to have two garbage cans with a maximum capacity of 32 gallons per container emptied each week. Recycling is required by city ordinance and two 32 gallon cans should be sufficient for solid waste if residents are recycling correctly. Residents provide their own garbage receptacles which may be plastic or metal and all garbage cans must have sealed lids. The use of fitted lids lessens the chances of cans tipping during severe weather or attracting animals that may scatter harmful waste material.

09/11/2020

09/10/2020

Friday, September 11, is the 19th anniversary of the 911 Attack. Community acts of service and kindness are encouraged as a way of paying tribute to victims and survivors of that great national tragedy. The Corporation for National and Community Service suggested project ideas include:
Neighborhood Cleanup
Supply Drive For Victims of Local Fire
Write Letters to our Troops
Write Letters to Local First Responders
Plant a Community Garden
Use Your Professional Skills for Good

09/02/2020

The City of Guntersville will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day, Residential recycling will be one day late this week with regular Monday pickup on Tuesday and regular Tuesday pickup on Wednesday. Gunter's Landing will receive both recycling and garbage service on Tuesday. All other residential garbage service will be on regular schedule.

08/19/2020

The Guntersville Recycling Center will have maintenance of its baler this week which may cause delayed pickups for some business recycling trailers/receptacles on Thursday and Friday (please breakdown any boxes to maximize the available space). We regret any inconvenience and will resume regular commercial pickup as quickly as possible. This should not cause any problems with residential pickup for next week.

07/03/2020

Although we can't plan large, community-wide cleanup events at this time, we encourage individuals and small family groups to celebrate America this holiday weekend by doing patriotic acts of service such as a cleaning up an area in your neighborhood, mowing a yard for a senior citizen, or planting a pollinator garden. Be sure to message us photos to show us how you made America more beautiful. We love sharing stories of

07/02/2020

As you celebrate America's birthday, please plan ahead to Keep American Beautiful & Clean by making sure you have plenty of bags with you to contain trash. Separate recyclables (giving cans, bottles, etc. a good rinse first) from the waste stream. Remember to secure any loose debris, especially in truck beds, with a tarp or in bags. Remember medical supplies including masks, gloves, needles and syringes (must be secured in a plastic bottle with a lid) go in the trash.

06/30/2020

Please throw your plastic gloves, masks, and other protective equipment or medical supplies into a trash bag and tie it off. DO NOT put them in recycling bags or trailers. These items can spread germs and litter our roadsides and highways if not contained.

06/29/2020

The City of Guntersville will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in honor of Independence Day. Recycling this week will be on regular schedule, but garbage will be a day early. Regular Thursday residential garbage service will be picked up on Wednesday and regular Friday garbage service will be picked up on Thursday. Gunter's Landing pickups should all be on regular schedule.

06/19/2020

City of Guntersville Recycling Center Drop-Off Guidelines
• The Recycling Center will only take eligible recyclables—see http://guntersvilleal.org/departments/public-works/recycling/
• Items must be sorted separately by type
• Items must be clean and free of trash and greasy/oily residues
• Items must be contained in a bag or box
• There are fees for electronics such as televisions, CRT’s/monitors, CPU/computer towers of 40¢ per pound
• Items may be dropped-off only during operating hours Monday-Friday 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM

06/15/2020

Free Shred Day at the Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce tomorrow (Tuesday, June 16) from 10 am to 1 pm.

05/23/2020

https://www.kitchencounterchronicle.com/15-simple-bird-feeders-to-make-at-home/

05/22/2020

https://www.kitchencounterchronicle.com/cute-diy-vegetable-garden-markers-to-make/

It's time to get creative and crafty and make a set of these super cute vegetable garden markers. Perfect garden project for kids of all ages to make.

05/18/2020

The City of Guntersville will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2020. Regular Monday recycling pickup will be on Tuesday instead and regular Tuesday recycling will be on Wednesday. Gunter’s Landing will receive both recycling and garbage service on Tuesday. Residential garbage pickup should be on the regular schedule for everyone else this week.

05/16/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAEH12cQHsc

Episode 2 Perennials that love the heat! Join me for a garden tour and learn about the best perennials for heat and drought tolerance. Host and Nursery owner...

05/15/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkdJeUhhuQw

BBC Gardener of the Decade, Katherine Crouch gives expert tips and advice on how to transform your shade garden patch into a beautiful planted bed. You will ...