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Wishing You a Safe and Happy Holiday

From all of us at the City of Redmond, we wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving. While city facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, in observance of the holiday, fire, police, and other critical services will remain fully operational. City Hall will reopen to the community at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28.

Be Aware of Holiday Schedule Changes

Did you know that garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection are not provided on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day? Weekday holidays will delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week.

Learn more about Waste Management services

Cook Safely this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for cooking fires in the United States. Enjoy the holiday safely by following these safety tips.

• Stand by your pan. If you leave your kitchen, turn the burner off.
• Keep an eye on what you fry. Most cooking fires start when frying food.
• Roll up your sleeves. This reduces the chance that they’ll catch fire.
• Supervise children and pets. Make sure they stay away from the stove.
• Watch what you’re cooking. If you see any smoke, or grease starts to boil, turn the burner off.

Read more cooking safety tips

Prevent Damaging Drain Clogs

The best way to deal with clogged drains is to prevent them. Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) solidify in pipes and cause clogs which can lead to major damage. To prevent FOG damage to your pipes, follow these tips.

• Never pour FOG down a drain
• Pour cooled leftover oil into a sealable container
• Recycle it or dispose of it in the garbage
• To recycle used cooking oil, drop it off for free at the cooking oil collection tank at the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village - 6505 176th Ave NE, Redmond

Learn more about FOG

City Staff Inspect Hydrants to Ensure Reliability

Staff inspected 1,700 fire hydrants throughout Redmond this year to establish functionality, document condition, and identify any needed repairs. The City inspects every fire hydrant in Redmond on a three-year rotation. These inspections ensure that Redmond fire hydrants are kept in good condition and are ready for use when needed.

Learn more about water operations

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