Compost Bins are coming!
Great news for your garbage! If your home receives trash service from the City’s Public Works Department, you can expect a delivery of a 35 gallon, lidded and wheeled compost toter this week!
These toters can be filled with yard waste, food scraps, and other compostable items and put curbside for pick-up on Monday mornings.
Composting is good for the environment and the City's budget. In Prince George's County it is cheaper to dispose of organic matter than trash waste, so the dollars saved by transitioning your compostable items out of your trash can go towards other City services. instead Talk about turning trash into treasure! The compost collected in the City's toters will be taken to the Prince George's County Organics Composting Facility where it is transformed into LeafGro Gold, a commercially available plant fertilizer.
If you don't receive waste services from the City, you can still take your compost to bulk bins located in City parks!
Learn more at hyattsville.org/compost.
Public Meetings this Week
The following committees of the City of Hyattsville will hold public meetings this week
Education Advisory Committee: Monday, July 24, 6:30 PM
Race and Equity Task Force: Tuesday, July 25, 7 PM
Health, Wellness, and Recreation Advisory Committee: Thursday, July 27, 7 PM
Age Friendly Work Group: Friday, July 28, 11 AM
Meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting documentation can be found at hyattsville.org/meetings. Please note that agendas are provided a minimum of 2 days in advance and may not be available at the time of this message. Email cityclerk@hyattsville.org with committee questions.
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Donate school supplies for local students!
To help students gear up for the new school year, the Education Advisory Committee is coordinating a school supply donation through August 24. Backpacks with donated items will be shared with students at our Back 2 School Jam on August 26 from 1-3 p.m., at Hyatt Park!
Find our school supply wish list and donation drop-off locations at hyattsville.org/back2school.
We also need Back 2 School Jam volunteers to help distribute the supplies and support other activities at the event! Fill out the volunteer interest form at hyattsville.org/back2school.
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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, promote understanding, and advocate for equitable access to mental health resources for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
It’s okay to not be okay. Visit hyattsville.org/mentalhealth to find free or low-cost mental health and wellness resources that are available 24/7.
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Nicholson Street traffic calming meeting this week
Participate in a virtual community meeting this Thursday, July 27 at 7 p.m. to learn about proposed traffic calming strategies for the 3000 block of Nicholson Street alongside Heurich Park.
City staff and team members from Toole Design will discuss the plans to reduce speeding and improve pedestrian safety in the area. Register at hyattsville.org/calendar.
Community members can also view the proposed plans and leave feedback online at HelloHyattsville.com until August 10!
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Upcoming Events
For a full list of events visit hyattsville.org/calendar
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