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Solid Waste Collection

Please review the attachment for details about the upcoming events and services listed below. Visit the City of Tampa for more information. Share the attached information with neighborhood association members, neighbors and friends.

Household Chemical Collection: Last Saturday of April
Service Day Change: Monday, June 7, 2010
Solid Waste Enhanced Environment Program (S.W.E.E.P.): Schedule 2010

Water Conservation

Weed and Seed, wants you to know about TIPS and TOOLS for Water conservation. See how you can play your part in conserving water in Hillsborough County. The site offers tips and free equipment to help reduce water usage in your home.

1. Change a light bulb
Replacing one regular light bulb with a compact fluorescent bulb, which last ten times longer and can save $30 per year in electricity costs.

2. Drive less and check your tires
Keeping your tires inflated properly improves gas mileage by more than 3%. 

3. Recycle more and buy recycled
The US produces half of the world's garbage, but has only 6% of the world's people!

4. Adjust your thermostat
Move your thermostat down 2 degrees in the winter and up 2 degrees in the summer.

5. Avoid the use of disposable products
Use reusable coffee mugs, water bottles, grocery bags, etc...

6. Use less water
Florida-friendly plants require less watering and fewer chemicals.

7. Turn off electronic devices
Simply turn off your television, DVD player, stereo, and computer when you’re not using them.

8. Support renewable energy
For as little as $5 per month added to your electric bill, you’ll help support technologies that create renewable energy.

9. Avoid products with a lot of packaging
You can cut down your garbage by 10%.

10. Seek out and support local farmer's markets
The average meal in the United States travels 1,200 miles from the farm to your plate. Buying locally saves fuel and keeps money in your community.