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City of Albany eNews
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March 14, 2025
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We want to hear from you! This short survey aims to understand your satisfaction with City services and the quality of life in Albany. Your responses are confidential and will help us understand how to best serve our community.
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New Trash & Recycling Carts
New Cart Colors Coming
WM will swap out your existing burgundy trash and light gray recycling carts with new dark gray trash and blue recycling carts.
What do I do with the old carts?
Starting the week of March 31, residents are asked to leave all three current carts out until 6 p.m. on their regular service day until new carts are delivered and their old carts are removed. A different truck will come by and remove the old trash and recycling carts and your existing green organics cart will receive a new sorting guide label. If you receive new carts but your old trash and recycling carts are not taken away that day, set them out empty the next week on your service day. WM will only service one set of carts.
Questions?
Visit wmncn.com/albany-carts, or call WM at 510-613-2116 or email albany@wm.com
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The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program offering up to $3000 to help you retrofit your home is now open through March 26.
Homeowners with an annual household income of $89,040 or less may be eligible for a Supplement Grant which may cover up to 100% of the cost of an EBB retrofit. Protect your home and yourself with a seismic retrofit.
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The 2025 Summer Catalogue is available to view on the City of Albany website. It features Recreation & Community Services classes, seasonal camps, special events, and programs that take place between May and August. Programs offer a variety of ways to make sure your Summer in Albany is filled with fun and enriching experiences.
Register now for Summer camps and classes.
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Date: Saturday, March 22
Location: Albany Community Center
Time: 9 AM-12 PM
The Friends of Albany Parks (FOAP) program encourages community members to get involved with the care, maintenance, and beautification of city spaces. Join us for this fun volunteer opportunity, weather permitting. Please call our Rain-out hotline, 1(510) 559-7219, for updates on FOAP cancellations due to rain.
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Dates: March 28 & May 16
Time: 6-9:30pm
NEW Location: Memorial Park Building, 1331 Portland Avenue
Ages: 5-12 years
Parents’ Night Out gives parents a chance to enjoy an evening alone and kids the opportunity to play with friends, enjoy activities, watch a movie, and eat yummy pizza and popcorn! Kids are encouraged to wear cozy PJs and bring a stuffie and a blanket. Parents drop off your kids knowing they’ll be in the best care with Friendship Club staff.
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Pokémon Camp: Master the Batt
Ages: 6-12
Dates: April 14-18
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: Albany Community Center
Address: 1249 Marin Avenue
Fee: $165 Resident, $175 Non-resident
Join us during Spring Break for an action-packed Pokémon Camp where aspiring trainers can sharpen their skills and dive into the exciting world of Pokémon Cards! Campers will learn the basics for gameplay, deck building, and strategy, guided by our experienced Friendship Club staff. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, this camp promises camaraderie, creativity, and plenty of Pokémon-themed fun!
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The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program is inviting grant applications for up to $6,000 per project to encourage grassroots community action that prevents stormwater pollution and enhances the health of local watersheds, creeks, and the San Francisco Bay. Projects must be implemented in Alameda County. The deadline for submissions is May 9, 2025, 5PM.
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