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2015 Wilkes-Barre City Calendar
Thomas M. Leighton, Mayor
A Message from the Mayor
As Mayor of the City of Wilkes-Barre, I am pleased to provide the city calendar for 2015. Over the years, the city calendar has proved
to be an invaluable resource guide for collection schedules, special events, and other city services. This New Year offers much hope and
promise for new beginnings, yet also presents an opportunity to reflect on the previous year’s accomplishments and how we can expand
upon the success of this great city over the next twelve months.
The City of Wilkes-Barre experienced many benchmark achievements in areas of development and the services we provide our residents
and taxpayers. As Mayor, it is my job to continuously revisit and evaluate all of our processes and procedures to create more efficiency in every city department in order to
offer the best service possible.
In 2014, we pledged to increase our public safety departments. The Wilkes-Barre Police Department is the biggest and most equipped force in all of Luzerne County. In addition to hiring 10 new police
officers, we also increased the department’s Anti-Crime (TAC) Unit to conduct advanced drug and weapons investigations throughout the city after a particularly challenging year for violent crime. Likewise,
violence towards police officers has increased at an alarming rate. Over the past several months, we learned about the vulnerability of those that risk their lives to serve and protect us each day. It is important,
now more than ever, that we work together to improve peaceful relationships between citizens, law enforcement officers, and first responders in each and every community.
Last year proved to be an outstanding year for the Wilkes-Barre Fire Department. The department gained 13 Firefighter/EMS personnel with the assistance of FEMA’s SAFER Grant, along with the
hiring of a new paramedic, numerous department promotions, and upgrades to equipment and emergency response training. Grant awards such as the SAFER Grant, among others, have gone a long way
towards the protection of the community as well as the development of already developed fire unit. We believe that there should never be a price on public safety and Wilkes-Barre residents will not see a
decrease in service or quality for years to come.
As Mayor, one of my goals is to execute fiscal responsibility and wise spending in each city department. My administration has faced many challenges in a tough economy over the past decade. Despite
our financial road blocks we will continue to make wise investments towards our future to improve the community and save taxpayer dollars for many years. Due to careful financial planning in 2014, the
Department of Public Works was able to acquire additional vehicles such as a new street sweeper, backhoe, loader, and two garbage packers. The acquisition of new DPW equipment allowed us to improve
our collection capabilities by efficiently implementing a new and improved pick-up schedule in 2014. The new schedule resulted in over 20 additional co-mingled recycling pick-ups than previous years.
I am pleased to announce that the co-mingled recycling collection program scheduled has further improved for 2015 after a close analysis of last year’s program. As with any new program or method, it
often takes an initial run to determine its strengths and weaknesses, requiring patience from residents and DPW personnel. We received a significant amount of positive resident feedback concerning the new
schedule which prompted us to streamline the schedule once again to better serve our residents. In 2015, we will no longer suspend co-mingled recycling pick-up for everyone during a holiday week.
Only those affected by a scheduled holiday will experience a delay in recycling by one week. It is advisable that all residents refer to this calendar each week before placing their collectibles
curbside. The calendar is also available on our city website at www.wilkes-barre.pa.us.
In the last decade, the City of Wilkes-Barre has achieved tremendous progress because we refuse to be complacent about our ability to restore and grow a better community. This is a testament to the
resilience of our residents, students, business owners, and workforce that cherish everything this great city has to offer. When I took office in 2004, one of my biggest goals was to build confidence in
leadership and remove the negative mindset about our city. Fortunately, it did not take long for us to realize this goal with so many positive projects, such as Movies 14 and the Intermodal Center, among
others, that came to fruition in the first two years. The revitalization of Public Square and the Downtown area opened so many doors for new business owners, residents, and visitors. These are the people that
inspire our progress. They are the people that share the same dreams and optimism as my administration for the city, because they believe in making our city better each and every day. It is truly amazing what
we can accomplish when we dispel our negativity. We will continue to improve upon the way we do business in the city in the most efficient and financially responsible manner because our progress is too
important to sacrifice otherwise.
The investments we make and those that choose to invest in the City of Wilkes-Barre are instrumental for the success of our future and will impact the next generation ahead. This is one reason we have
implemented numerous energy conservation measures. As national trends continue to forcefully promote green energy methods, we have learned that the improvements made throughout the city are better for
the environment and our finances. The Johnson Controls Inc. Energy Performance Project is projected to save taxpayers over $500,000.00 in the first year alone due to significant decreases in utility bills and
operational maintenance costs. This project also comes with many possibilities for energy credits and E-Power rebates annually. The annual savings of this magnitude are crucial in maintaining the city’s
A- credit rating with a positive outlook and keeping a balanced budget from year-to-year. My administration and I have been working with developers and organizations new and exciting developments to our city.
It has been a tremendous honor to serve as your Mayor for the past 11 years. I am truly excited about the year ahead and the great things we will accomplish together. As always, I am optimistic about
our future, but there is still so much more work to be done to make this great city even better than it was yesterday. God bless and Happy New Year.
I Believe,
Mayor Thomas M. Leighton
Seated L-R: Mike Merrit, Mayor Thomas M. Leighton,
Maureen Lavelle, City Solicitor Timothy Henry, Esq.
Standing L-R: George Brown, William Barrett,
Tony George, City Clerk Jim Ryan
CITY OF WILKES-BARRE
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS
-----------------------------------------District A: George Brown
District B: Tony George
District C: Maureen Lavelle
District D: Bill Barrett
District E: Mike Merritt
City Controller: Kathy Kane
GARBAGE & RECYCLING
DAYS & ZONE
MONDAY
DOWNTOWN,
SOUTH WB 1
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
MAYFLOWER,
ROLLING
MILL HILL,
IRON TRIANGLE,
GOOSE ISLAND
MONDAY
THURSDAY
SOUTH WB 2
WEDNESDAY
TUESDAY
NORTH END,
HEIGHTS,
BROOKSIDE
GARBAGE & RECYCLING
DAYS & ZONE
FRIDAY
FRIDAY
EAST END,
PARSONS,
MINERS MILLS
TUESDAY
FRIDAY
TUESDAY
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Downtown
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www.wilkes-barre.pa.us
Emergency • Dial 911
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
February 2015
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Remember to check holiday
schedules for collection changes
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Friday
Saturday
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Visit us on Facebook
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Groundhog Day
Garbage/Recycling
8
9
10
11
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Valentines Day
Garbage/Recycling
15
16
City Holiday–No DPW or City Hall
services, garbage pick-up
rescheduled for Feb. 17,
recycling resumes Feb. 23
17
Double Garbage Pick-up
Recycling Pick-up for North
End, Heights, Brookside only
President’s Day
22
23
Recycling Resumes
18
19
20
21
26
27
28
Ash Wednesday
Garbage/Recycling
24
25
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Garbage/Recycling
MARCH top
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Tuesday
All Collectibles
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
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March 2015
3
All Collectibles
4
Friday
Saturday
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Garbage/Recycling
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10
11
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Daylight Savings Time begins
15
Garbage/Recycling
16
17
18
19
First Day of Spring
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day Parade &
Festivities 2:00pm
22
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Garbage/Recycling
23
24
25
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
26
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Garbage/Recycling
29
Palm Sunday
30
Garbage/Recycling
31
www.wilkes-barre.pa.us
Emergency • Dial 911
27
28
Remember to check
holiday schedules for
collection changes
DWBBA Easter Egg Hunt
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Tuesday
All Collectibles
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
M a r c h 2 01 5
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April 2015
All Collectibles
Remember to check holiday
schedules for collection changes
5
Easter Sunday
12
6
Double Garbage Pick-up
Recycling Pick-up
SWB 1 and Downtown only
1
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
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Good Friday
9
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
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City Holiday–No DPW or City Hall
services, garbage pick-up
rescheduled to April 6,
recycling resumes April 10
Garbage/Recycling
8
Saturday
M a y 2 015
April Fool's Day
7
Friday
4
Passover begins
10
11
Recycling Resumes
Passover ends
Garbage/Recycling
13
14
15
16
17
18
23
24
25
Garbage/Recycling
19
20
21
22
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
26
Cherry Blossom Festival,
Kirby Park, 11am–7pm
27
28
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
29
30
NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM
Cherry Blossom Festival,
Kirby Park, 11am–7pm
Fair Housing Month
Yard Waste Starts Apr. 20!
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Tuesday
All Collectibles
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
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Saturday
J u n e 2 01 5
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Remember to check holiday
schedules for collection changes
www.wilkes-barre.pa.us
Emergency • Dial 911
3
May 2015
All Collectibles
Friday
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Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
7
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14
15
16
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
10
11
12
13
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Fine Arts Fiesta
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
Mother’s Day
17
18
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20
21
22
23
28
29
30
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
Fine Arts Fiesta
24
25
31
City Holiday–No DPW or City Hall
services, garbage pick-up
rescheduled for May 26,
recycling resumes June 1
Memorial Day
Council
Meeting –
26
Work Session 6:00 PM
Double Garbage Pick-up
Recycling Pick-up for North
End, Heights, Brookside only
27
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Tuesday
All Collectibles
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
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Visit us on
Facebook
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June 2015
All Collectibles
2
3
Friday
Saturday
J u l y 2 01 5
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Recycling Resumes
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
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8
9
10
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
14
15
City Holiday–No DPW or City Hall
services, garbage pick-up
rescheduled for June 16,
recycling resumes June 22
Flag Day
21
16
17
Double Garbage Pick-up
Recycling Pick-up for North
End, Heights, Brookside only
22
Riverfest
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
23
24
Riverfest
First Day of Summer
Recycling Resumes
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
Father’s Day
28
18
29
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
30
25
26
Farmers Market opening day,
Public Square 10:00am–4:00pm
NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM
Remember to check holiday schedules
for collection changes
27
Fourth of July in Kirby Park
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Tuesday
All Collectibles
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
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July 2015
All Collectibles
Remember to check holiday
schedules for collection changes
5
6
Double Garbage Pick-up
Recycling Pick-up for
SWB 1 and Downtown only
1
Friday
A u g u s t 2 015
2
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
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City Holiday–No DPW or City Hall
services, garbage pick-up
rescheduled for July 6,
recycling resumes July 10
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
7
8
9
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Saturday
10
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15
22
29
4
4th of July Celebration, Kirby
Park 12 PM – end of Fireworks
Independence Day
11
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Recycling Resumes
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
24
25
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
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20
21
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23
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
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30
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
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Visit us on
Facebook
DPW Believing In Our Neighborhoods
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
August 2015
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
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Saturday
S e p t e m b e r 2 015
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Remember to check holiday
schedules for collection changes
www.wilkes-barre.pa.us
Emergency • Dial 911
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Friday
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Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
9
10
11
12
13
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
16
17
18
19
20
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
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30
24
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
31
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
25
26
27
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM
PREVENT FLU
GET VACCINATED
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Available Vaccines:
High Dose: 65 years & older
Intradermal (under the skin):
18 to 64 years old
Quadrivalent (4 flu strains):
6 months and older
Quadrivalent No Preservative:
6 months and older
Nasal: 2 to 49 years old
FLU CLINIC ON THE SQUARE
Farmers’ Market
Thursday, September 25th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Tuesday
All Collectibles
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
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Visit us on Facebook
Friday
September 2015
All Collectibles
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Saturday
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18
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26
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
6
7
8
City Holiday–No DPW or City Hall
services, garbage pick-up
rescheduled for Sept. 8,
recycling resumes Sept. 14
Double Garbage Pick-up
Recycling Pick-up for North
End, Heights, Brookside only
14
15
10
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
Labor Day
13
9
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
16
17
Recycling Resumes
Rosh Hashanah
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
20
21
22
23
24
Yom Kippur
First day of Autumn
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
27
28
29
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
30
NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM
Remember to check holiday
schedules for collection changes
Fire Safety, Education, and Prevention
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
S e p t e m b e r 2 015
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
October 2015
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Remember to check holiday schedules
for collection changes
4
5
6
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Friday
Saturday
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3
9
10
16
17
23
24
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31
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
7
8
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
11
12
13
City Holiday–No DPW or City Hall
services, garbage pick-up
rescheduled for Oct. 13,
recycling resumes Oct. 19
Double Garbage Pick-up
Recycling Pick-up for North
End, Heights, Brookside only
Columbus Day
18
19
14
15
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
20
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
21
Recycling Resumes
22
Council Meeting
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
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26
27
28
29
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
NEPA AACA Car Cruise 6-11 PM
Halloween
Believing in our community.
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Tuesday
All Collectibles
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
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November 2015
2
All Collectibles
3
4
Election Day
Daylight Saving Time ends
8
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14
City Holiday–No DPW or City Hall
services, garbage pick-up
rescheduled for Nov. 12,
recycling resumes Nov. 18
20
21
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Veterans’ Day
17
18
Council Meeting
Work Session 6:00 PM
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
23
24
25
Double Garbage Pick-up
Recycling Pick-up for
SWB 2 only
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
19
Council Meeting
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Last Farmers Market for 2014
10:00am–4:00pm
Christmas Parade &
Festivities, 3:00pm
26
27
City Holidays–No DPW or City Hall services,
garbage pick-up rescheduled for Nov. 28,
recycling resumes Dec. 3 and Dec. 4
Garbage/Yard Waste (LAST WEEK)/Recycling
29
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15
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29
5
Combined Session 5:00 PM
Regular Session
will immediately follow
Farmers Market 10:00am–4:00pm
Recycling Resumes
22
Saturday
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
Garbage/Yard Waste/Recycling
15
Friday
30
Garbage/Recycling
Thanksgiving Day
Remember to check holiday
schedules for collection changes
28
Double Garbage Pick-up
for SWB 2 and East End,
Parsons, Miners Mills
www.wilkes-barre.pa.us
Emergency • Dial 911
The City of Wilkes-Barre wishes you a safe and happy holiday season.
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Tuesday
All Collectibles
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
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Friday
December 2015
All Collectibles
1
2
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Saturday
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23
30
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5
10
11
12
17
18
19
25
26
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Recycling Resumes
Garbage/Recycling
6
7
8
9
Hanukkah
Garbage/Recycling
13
14
15
16
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Garbage/Recycling
20
21
22
23
24
City Holiday–No DPW
or City Hall services,
garbage and recycling
pick-up rescheduled for Dec. 28
First Day of Winter
Garbage/Recycling
27
28
29
Double Garbage and Recycling
Pick-up for SWB 1 and Downtown,
East End, Parsons, Miners Mills
Garbage/Recycling
Remember to check
holiday schedules for
collection changes
Christmas
30
31
Kwanzaa
2016
Happy New Year from the City of Wilkes-Barre
Sunday
Monday
All Collectibles
Downtown
South Wilkes-Barre 1
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12
19
26
3
Wednesday
Thursday
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
North End, Heights,
Brookside
Mayflower, Rolling Mill Hill,
Iron Triangle & Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre 2
East End, Parsons &
Miners Mills
January 2016
All Collectibles
All Collectibles
Remember to check holiday
schedules for collection changes
www.wilkes-barre.pa.us
Emergency • Dial 911
Council
Reorganization
Meeting 5:30 PM
Tuesday
4
Double Garbage and Recycling
Pick-up for SWB 1 and Downtown,
East End, Parsons, Miners Mills
Council Meeting –
5
6
Work Session 6:00 PM
Friday
Saturday
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2
8
9
14
15
16
21
22
23
28
29
30
7
Council Meeting –
City Holiday–No DPW
or City Hall services,
garbage and recycling
pick-up rescheduled for Jan. 4
New Years Day
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Garbage/Recycling/Christmas Trees
10
11
12
13
Garbage/Recycling/Christmas Trees
17
18
19
Council Meeting –
Work Session 6:00 PM
20
Council Meeting –
Regular Session 6:00 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Day
Garbage/Recycling/Christmas Trees
24
31
25
26
27
Garbage/Recycling/Christmas Trees
SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING
All Together Now!!!
YOU CAN NOW PLACE ALL
YOUR RECYCLABLES IN ONE BIN!
1-7 plastics
Junk mail
Aluminum Cans
Newspaper/inserts
Aluminum Foil
Magazines/brochures
Cardboard
Multi 3-ply paper
Cereal boxes
White paper
Color paper
Paperboard boxes
Detergent bottles
Phone books/catalogs
Empty aerosol cans
Plastic milk jugs
Envelopes (window OK)
Plastic soda bottles
Egg cartons
Pots & pans
File folders
School papers
Glass jars & bottles
Small metals
Hard & soft cover books
Tin cans
Juice & milk cartons
Water bottles
NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Drinking glasses
Plastics other than those listed
Frozen food, ice cream or
frozen juice containers
Scrap Metal
Hazardous or
bio-hazardous waste
Shredded Paper
Stickers or sheets of address
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Light bulbs, plates or vases and stamps are OK)
Mirror, ceramics or Pyrex®
Styrofoam®
Napkins
Syringes
Needles
Tissues
Paper to-go containers
Tyvek® envelopes
Paper towels
Waxed paper
Plastic 6-pack holders
Waxed cardboard
Plastic microwave trays
Window glass
Physical Address
50 Breaker Road, Hanover Township, PA 18706
Mailing Address
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Neighborhood
Date
Time
Place
North End
East End
Solomon’s Creek/
Goose Island
South Wilkes-Barre
Last Monday
2nd Monday
3rd Tuesday
7:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
St. Mary’s Social Hall, 522 Madison Street
Holy Saviour Church, 54 Hillard Street
Wyoming Valley Presbyterian Church, 2 Lockhart Street
1st Monday
7:00pm
Lincoln Plaza/Boulevard Townhomes
Rolling Mill Hill/Mayflower/Iron Triangle
East End High Rise
Valley View High Rise
South View High Rise
Parsons
Park Avenue Towers
Heights
Miners Mills
14 Central City
4th Tuesday
1st Tuesday
1st Thursday
2nd Thursday
3rd Thursday
3rd Thursday
1st Tuesday
Last Thursday
3rd Monday
3rd Wednesday
2:00pm
7:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
2:00pm
7:00pm
2:00pm
7:00pm
7:00pm
6:30pm
Central United Methodist Church, Academy and
South Franklin Street
Lincoln Plaza, 51 Lincoln Plaza
St. Andrews, 316 Parrish Street
East End High Rise, 295 Scott Street
Valley View Terrace, 215 High Street
South View Manor, 60 Monroe Street
Parsons PM Church, 193 Austin Avenue
300 Park Avenue
Marymount Center, 154 South Hancock
Marine Corp. League, 158 East Main Street
Provincial Towers
Frequently Called Numbers
Name
Number
For information, Call 208-8900
Frequently Called Numbers
Name
Number
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WILKES-BARRE CITY PHONE DIRECTORY
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Abandoned Vehicles
On Private Property .........................911
On Streets ..........................................911
ADA Ramps ..................................208-4177
Administrator ..............................208-4158
Ambulance ..............................................911
Animals
Barking Dogs..........................208-4268
Dead Animals (in right of way)
208-4268
Assessment ..................................208-4108
Attorney .......................................208-4155
Business Development Programs
208-4135
City Clerk,Ordinances & Regulations
208 4117
City Council...................................208-4117
Code Enforcement & Permits ....208-1629
Building & Housing Code ......208-1629
Health Code ............................208-4268
Planning and Zoning .............208-4164
Community Action Team
208-4167
Community Development Programs
208-4135
Damage to City Property ......................911
Drainage Clogged Street Drain...208-4182
Economic Development Programs
208-4103
Employment–City Personnel .....208-4194
Engineer........................................208-4177
Fences: Regulations & Permits ..208-4164
Fires (to report) 24 hours ....................911
Fire Prevention............................208-4261
Garbage Collection ......................208-4240
Illegal Dumping......................208-4269
Grant Coordinator ......................208-4247
Handicap Parking........................208-4164
Health Department.....................208-4268
Housing
Rental Inspectors ................. 208-2905
Buyer Notification Housing Inspection
208-4127
Development (new) ...............208-4132
Fair Housing Officer ..............208-4132
Public Housing .......................825-6657
Human Resources .......................208-4194
KOZ Program ...............................208-4140
Licenses – General Inquiries
Business, Retail & Mercantile
208-4134
Contractors
208-1629
Games, Theater, Video Center
208-4268
Mayor's Office ..............................208-4152
Media Request .............................208-4149
Nuisance Properties....................208-4167
Parking Permits...........................208-1629
Parking Tickets............................826-8108
Parks & Recreation ....................208-4240
Hollenback Golf Course .........208-4251
Parks Facilities, Rental...............208-4149
Payroll...........................................208-4134
Planning & Zoning.......................208-4164
Police: Emergency – 24 hour .............911
Accident Records- Business Hours
208-4210
Drug Information (Non Emergency)
208-4223
Purchasing ...................................208-4313
Recycling......................................208-4240
Sewers (Sanitary) .......................208-4182
Clogged Sanitary Sewers ......208-4182
Snow Removal .............................208-4240
Special Events..............................208-4149
Storm Drains, Lines
Clogged ....................................208-4139
Storm Flooding – Streets & Alleys
208-4240
Streets
Lights ......................................208-4905
Line Painting, Streets & Crosswalks
208-4240
Potholes ..................................208-4240
Street Sweeping & Cleaning.208-4240
Taxes, Property ...........................208-4192
Traffic Parking Problems......................911
EMERGENCY REQUIRING IMMEDIATE RESPONSE - 911
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WILKES-BARRE CITY PHONE DIRECTORY
Abandoned Vehicles
On Private Property .........................911
On Streets ..........................................911
ADA Ramps ..................................208-4177
Administrator ..............................208-4158
Ambulance ..............................................911
Animals
Barking Dogs..........................208-4268
Dead Animals (in right of way)
208-4268
Assessment ..................................208-4108
Attorney .......................................208-4155
Business Development Programs
208-4135
City Clerk,Ordinances & Regulations
208 4117
City Council...................................208-4117
Code Enforcement & Permits ....208-1629
Building & Housing Code ......208-1629
Health Code ............................208-4268
Planning and Zoning .............208-4164
Community Action Team
208-4167
Community Development Programs
208-4135
Damage to City Property ......................911
Drainage Clogged Street Drain ...208-4182
Economic Development Programs
208-4103
Employment–City Personnel .....208-4194
Engineer........................................208-4177
Fences: Regulations & Permits ..208-4164
Fires (to report) 24 hours ....................911
Fire Prevention............................208-4261
Garbage Collection ......................208-4240
Illegal Dumping......................208-4269
Grant Coordinator ......................208-4247
Handicap Parking........................208-4164
Health Department.....................208-4268
Housing
Rental Inspectors ................. 208-2905
Buyer Notification Housing Inspection
208-4127
Development (new) ...............208-4132
Fair Housing Officer ..............208-4132
Public Housing .......................825-6657
Human Resources .......................208-4194
KOZ Program ...............................208-4140
Licenses – General Inquiries
Business, Retail & Mercantile
208-4134
Contractors
208-1629
Games, Theater, Video Center
208-4268
Mayor's Office ..............................208-4152
Media Request .............................208-4149
Nuisance Properties....................208-4167
Parking Permits...........................208-1629
Parking Tickets............................826-8108
Parks & Recreation ....................208-4240
Hollenback Golf Course .........208-4251
Parks Facilities, Rental...............208-4149
Payroll...........................................208-4134
Planning & Zoning.......................208-4164
Police: Emergency – 24 hour .............911
Accident Records- Business Hours
208-4210
Drug Information (Non Emergency)
208-4223
Purchasing ...................................208-4313
Recycling......................................208-4240
Sewers (Sanitary) .......................208-4182
Clogged Sanitary Sewers ......208-4182
Snow Removal .............................208-4240
Special Events..............................208-4149
Storm Drains, Lines
Clogged ....................................208-4139
Storm Flooding – Streets & Alleys
208-4240
Streets
Lights ......................................208-4905
Line Painting, Streets & Crosswalks
208-4240
Potholes ..................................208-4240
Street Sweeping & Cleaning.208-4240
Taxes, Property ...........................208-4192
Traffic Parking Problems......................911
EMERGENCY REQUIRING IMMEDIATE RESPONSE - 911
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