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Before you begin your Renovation—Grants/loans
Message Newsletter The
Deadline for the April edition is March 15, 2016 Contact the Editor—Veronica Owens [email protected]
CITY COUNCIL Mayor Malinda Miles [email protected] Ward 1 Tracy Loh [email protected] Jesse Christopherson [email protected] Ward 2 Bryan Knedler [email protected] Shivali Shah [email protected] Contact Council 301.985.6585 Legislative 47th District Diana Fennell 301.858.3478 Del Jimmy Tarlau 301.335.6099 Senator Victor Ramirez 301.858.3745 District 2 County Councilwoman Deni Taveras 301.952.4436 U. S. Congress Rep. Donna Edwards 301.516.7601
CITY STAFF Interim City Manager Larry Hughes [email protected] Assistant City Manager Veronica Owens [email protected] City Treasurer Vijay Manjani [email protected] Economic Development Director Samantha Olatunji [email protected] MRTV Gerome Williams [email protected] City Police Chief Michael Scott [email protected] 301.985.6565 Non Emergency Department of Public Works Michael Barnes [email protected] 301.985.6583 Code Enforcement [email protected] 301.985.6551 Ruth Sandy [email protected] Alex Brown [email protected] Sustainability Coordinator Jessica Love [email protected]
EMERGENCY NUMBERS 911 All Emergencies POLICE—911 Emergency 301.985.6565 Non-Emergency 301.985.6590 Administrative FIRE—911 Emergency 301.985.5406 Non-Emergency WATER—WSSC 301.206.4002 Emergency 301.206.8000 Main Washington Gas 703.750.1000 ELECTRIC—PEPCO 1.877.737.2662 Live wire 202.872.3432 CITY RESOURCES Mount Rainier Library 301.864.8937 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm (closed 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm) Closed Fridays Mount Rainier Nature Center 301.927.2163 Mount Rainier Post Office 301.699.8856 Mount Rainier Bike Coop 301.277.2110 Mount Rainier Com Toolshed 301.660.7433 CALL A BUS 240.832.6559 9am-2pm Tax Assistance/Tax Sale 301.952.4030
RESOURCES Foreclosure Assistance 877.462.7555 www.mdhope.org 240.391.6413 Landlord/Tenant Commission 800.487.6007 Maryland Home Tax Credit Contact City Hall—Finance Department Statewide Housing Counseling Services 800.642.2227 MD Energy Assistance (MEAP) Provides Energy Assistance Limited Funding for Free Furnaces 301.909.6330 Mortgage Assistance www.mmpmaryland.gov 301.429.7400 Public Defender 301.699.2760 State’s Attorney 301.952.3500 Health Department 301.583.5920 Child Abuse/Neglect 301.699.8605 Animal Control 301.780.7200 Special Needs TDD 301.627.3352 Family Crisis Center 301.731.1023
City of Mount Rainier— A City on the Move
The April 2016 Issue 335
The Buzz Around the City City Calendar Green & Healthy Living Mount Rainier Recycle Guide Take the Mount Rainier Carbon Footprint Challenge!
In this Issue >>>
Editor—Veronica Owens
mountrainiermd.org
Message
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City of Mount Rainier Public Works Trash & Recycle Schedule
Bulk Trash Appointments must be made by 12 noon on the Friday proceeding the pick-up date.
Contact Department of Public Works: 301.985.6583
2016 BUDGET CALENDAR
April/Abril May/Mayo
DATE EVENT Tuesday, December 15, 2016
Adopt Resolution setting proposed budget calendar for FY 2017 Budget
Friday, January 8, 2016
Budget instructions issued to all City Departments and Community Groups
Friday, February 12, 2016
Deadline for all City Departments and Community Groups (including Bunker Hill Fire Department) to submit Budget FY 2017 requests to City Manager
Monday, March 7, 2016
City Manager submits Proposed Budget FY 2017 to the Council
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
City Manager presents Proposed Budget FY 2017 to the Council. Council holds work session on proposed Budget FY 2017 and discussion of Constant Yield Tax Rate
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Notice in Prince George’s Post and/or Sentinel of Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2017 Budget and Public Hearing on Constant Yield Tax Rate (if necessary) scheduled for April 19, 2016
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
The Council Meeting; Special work session on Budget FY 2017
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Public Hearing and Public Comment on Proposed Budget FY 2017and Constant Yield Tax Rate; Special Meeting for First Reading on Budget FY 2017
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 The Council Meeting; Second Reading and Vote on Budget FY 2017 and Constant Yield Tax Rate and Tax Rate
DATE FECHA
PICK UP RECOGER
April 1 Abril 1
Recycle Reciclar
April 4 Abril 4
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Granel Basura
April 6 Abril 6
Regular Trash Basura Regular
April 8 Abril 8
Recycle Reciclar
April 11 Abril 11
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda
April 13 Abril 13
Regular Trash Basura Regular
April 15 Abril 15
Recycle Reciclar
April 18 Abril 18
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Granel Basura
April 20 Abril 20
Regular Trash Basura Regular
April 22 Abril 22
Recycle Reciclar
April 25 Abril 25
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda
April 27 Abril 27
Regular Trash Basura Regular
April 29 Abril 29
Recycle Reciclar
DATE FECHA
PICK UP RECOGER
May 2 Mayo 2
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Ganel Basura
May 4 Mayo 4
Regular Trash Basura Regular
May 6 Mayo 6
Recycle Reciclar
May 9 Mayo 9
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda
May 11 Mayo 11
Regular Trash Basura Regular
May 13 Mayo 13
Recycle Reciclar
May 16 Mayo 16
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Granel Basura
May 18 Mayo 18
Regular Trash Basura Regular
May 20 Mayo 20
Recycle Reciclar
May 23 May 23
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Granel Basura
May 25 May 25
Regular Trash Basura Regular
May 27 Mayo 27
Recycle Reciclar
May 31 Mayo 31
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda
CITY OF MOUNT RAINIER NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Mount Rainier, Maryland, proposes to increase real property taxes.
For the tax year beginning July1, 2016, the estimated real property assessable base will increase by 10.53%, from $348,436,200 to $385,138,647.
If the City of Mount Rainier maintains the current tax rate of $0.86 per $100 of assessment, real property tax revenues will increase by 10.53% resulting in $315,641 of new real property tax revenues.
In order to fully offset the effect of increasing assessments the real property tax rate should be reduced to $0.7780, the constant yield tax rate.
The City is considering not reducing its real property tax rate enough to fully offset increasing assessments. The City proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of $0.86 per $100 of assessment. This tax rate is 10.53% higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate $315,641 in additional property tax revenues. A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the City Council Chambers – Upper Level at Mount Rainier City Hall, One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier, MD 20712.The hearing is open to the public and public testimony is encouraged. Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call (301) 985-6585 for further information.
Economic Development Samantha Olatunji Set the stage >>>
Spring is here, and seats are out! Outdoor furniture is popping up on sidewalks in the town center. Businesses, before you put out your furniture, please
contact City Hall to get your new “Sidewalk Café Permit.” On March 1, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1-2016 that amends Chapter 7, Licenses and Permits, of the Mount Rainier Code to include sidewalk cafes. The City wants to create policy that helps to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of businesses and residents in public spaces serving the commercial areas of the City of Mount Rainier. Amongst other things, sidewalk cafes help to increase pedestrian presence and increase foot traffic within the public realm of downtowns. For more information about the Ordinance 1—2016, click here http://www.mountrainiermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ord-12016.pdf . A copy of the Sidewalk Café Permit can be downloaded here: A copy of the Sidewalk Café Permit can be downloaded here http://www.mountrainiermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/MtR-Sidewalk-Cafe-Permit-Application_3-25-16-FINAL.pdf.
Development gearing up for 2016! Development activity is heating up in Mount Rainier; residential building permits are on the rise, and construction is getting ready in the Mixed Use Town
Center on Rhode Island Ave. Stay tune for more information on the start of construction for the 3300 Block rehabilitation of the Singer Building properties. Check out The Menkiti Group’s plans for the site http://www.mountrainiermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015-1103-Menkiti-Group-Presentation-City-of-Mount-Rainier.ppt . If you want to give feedback on the development, send your input to info Email: [email protected]. Phone: 202.733.5455
In mid-2016, Flywheel Development also plan to deliver four net-zero townhomes that are for-sale. The townhomes are ideal for buyers from young families to empty nesters. This project will serve as a
regionally-significant model for low-impact development, built to the Passive House Standard. The homes will be energy neutral over the course of a year. For more info about purchasing the homes, and to learn more about “net-zero”, visit http://www.flywheeldevelopment.com/projects/perry-street/
Did you say Fashion? On March 23, 2016, the Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council sent an e-blast announcing a Call for applications from the DC Fashion Foundation, requesting applications to participate in
the DC Fashion Incubator at Macy’s Metro Center, DC. Applications deadline for Prince George’s County: April 29, 2016. Application available at www.dcfashionfoundation.org or email [email protected]. Satellite location coming to the Gateway Arts District, in Mount Rainier, summer 2016.
Business Highlight Article on behalf of Neena of Joes Movement—Thanks for dancing at our “Rhythm of the Night” 2016 gala at Joe's Movement Emporium this, evening of March 19. The City of Mount Rainier would like to
congratulate Joes Movement Emporium for 21 years of service to the community. Check out photos (courtesy of Marketa Ebert) from the gala on Joe’s Facebook page! Like, share, and tag yourself! Click here for full album. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153500672478443.1073741896.96859618442
Stay tune for more business highlights next month!
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City of Mount Rainier Public Works Trash & Recycle Schedule
Bulk Trash Appointments must be made by 12 noon on the Friday proceeding the pick-up date.
Contact Department of Public Works: 301.985.6583
2016 BUDGET CALENDAR
April/Abril May/Mayo
DATE EVENT Tuesday, December 15, 2016
Adopt Resolution setting proposed budget calendar for FY 2017 Budget
Friday, January 8, 2016
Budget instructions issued to all City Departments and Community Groups
Friday, February 12, 2016
Deadline for all City Departments and Community Groups (including Bunker Hill Fire Department) to submit Budget FY 2017 requests to City Manager
Monday, March 7, 2016
City Manager submits Proposed Budget FY 2017 to the Council
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
City Manager presents Proposed Budget FY 2017 to the Council. Council holds work session on proposed Budget FY 2017 and discussion of Constant Yield Tax Rate
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Notice in Prince George’s Post and/or Sentinel of Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2017 Budget and Public Hearing on Constant Yield Tax Rate (if necessary) scheduled for April 19, 2016
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
The Council Meeting; Special work session on Budget FY 2017
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Public Hearing and Public Comment on Proposed Budget FY 2017and Constant Yield Tax Rate; Special Meeting for First Reading on Budget FY 2017
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 The Council Meeting; Second Reading and Vote on Budget FY 2017 and Constant Yield Tax Rate and Tax Rate
DATE FECHA
PICK UP RECOGER
April 1 Abril 1
Recycle Reciclar
April 4 Abril 4
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Granel Basura
April 6 Abril 6
Regular Trash Basura Regular
April 8 Abril 8
Recycle Reciclar
April 11 Abril 11
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda
April 13 Abril 13
Regular Trash Basura Regular
April 15 Abril 15
Recycle Reciclar
April 18 Abril 18
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Granel Basura
April 20 Abril 20
Regular Trash Basura Regular
April 22 Abril 22
Recycle Reciclar
April 25 Abril 25
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda
April 27 Abril 27
Regular Trash Basura Regular
April 29 Abril 29
Recycle Reciclar
DATE FECHA
PICK UP RECOGER
May 2 Mayo 2
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Ganel Basura
May 4 Mayo 4
Regular Trash Basura Regular
May 6 Mayo 6
Recycle Reciclar
May 9 Mayo 9
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda
May 11 Mayo 11
Regular Trash Basura Regular
May 13 Mayo 13
Recycle Reciclar
May 16 Mayo 16
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Granel Basura
May 18 Mayo 18
Regular Trash Basura Regular
May 20 Mayo 20
Recycle Reciclar
May 23 May 23
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda Bulk Trash Granel Basura
May 25 May 25
Regular Trash Basura Regular
May 27 Mayo 27
Recycle Reciclar
May 31 Mayo 31
Yard Waste Basura de la Yarda
CITY OF MOUNT RAINIER NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
The Mayor and City Council of the City of Mount Rainier, Maryland, proposes to increase real property taxes.
For the tax year beginning July1, 2016, the estimated real property assessable base will increase by 10.53%, from $348,436,200 to $385,138,647.
If the City of Mount Rainier maintains the current tax rate of $0.86 per $100 of assessment, real property tax revenues will increase by 10.53% resulting in $315,641 of new real property tax revenues.
In order to fully offset the effect of increasing assessments the real property tax rate should be reduced to $0.7780, the constant yield tax rate.
The City is considering not reducing its real property tax rate enough to fully offset increasing assessments. The City proposes to adopt a real property tax rate of $0.86 per $100 of assessment. This tax rate is 10.53% higher than the constant yield tax rate and will generate $315,641 in additional property tax revenues. A public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in the City Council Chambers – Upper Level at Mount Rainier City Hall, One Municipal Place, Mount Rainier, MD 20712.The hearing is open to the public and public testimony is encouraged. Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call (301) 985-6585 for further information.
Economic Development Samantha Olatunji Set the stage >>>
Spring is here, and seats are out! Outdoor furniture is popping up on sidewalks in the town center. Businesses, before you put out your furniture, please
contact City Hall to get your new “Sidewalk Café Permit.” On March 1, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1-2016 that amends Chapter 7, Licenses and Permits, of the Mount Rainier Code to include sidewalk cafes. The City wants to create policy that helps to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of businesses and residents in public spaces serving the commercial areas of the City of Mount Rainier. Amongst other things, sidewalk cafes help to increase pedestrian presence and increase foot traffic within the public realm of downtowns. For more information about the Ordinance 1—2016, click here http://www.mountrainiermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Ord-12016.pdf . A copy of the Sidewalk Café Permit can be downloaded here: A copy of the Sidewalk Café Permit can be downloaded here http://www.mountrainiermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/MtR-Sidewalk-Cafe-Permit-Application_3-25-16-FINAL.pdf.
Development gearing up for 2016! Development activity is heating up in Mount Rainier; residential building permits are on the rise, and construction is getting ready in the Mixed Use Town
Center on Rhode Island Ave. Stay tune for more information on the start of construction for the 3300 Block rehabilitation of the Singer Building properties. Check out The Menkiti Group’s plans for the site http://www.mountrainiermd.org/wp-content/uploads/2015-1103-Menkiti-Group-Presentation-City-of-Mount-Rainier.ppt . If you want to give feedback on the development, send your input to info Email: [email protected]. Phone: 202.733.5455
In mid-2016, Flywheel Development also plan to deliver four net-zero townhomes that are for-sale. The townhomes are ideal for buyers from young families to empty nesters. This project will serve as a
regionally-significant model for low-impact development, built to the Passive House Standard. The homes will be energy neutral over the course of a year. For more info about purchasing the homes, and to learn more about “net-zero”, visit http://www.flywheeldevelopment.com/projects/perry-street/
Did you say Fashion? On March 23, 2016, the Prince George’s Arts & Humanities Council sent an e-blast announcing a Call for applications from the DC Fashion Foundation, requesting applications to participate in
the DC Fashion Incubator at Macy’s Metro Center, DC. Applications deadline for Prince George’s County: April 29, 2016. Application available at www.dcfashionfoundation.org or email [email protected]. Satellite location coming to the Gateway Arts District, in Mount Rainier, summer 2016.
Business Highlight Article on behalf of Neena of Joes Movement—Thanks for dancing at our “Rhythm of the Night” 2016 gala at Joe's Movement Emporium this, evening of March 19. The City of Mount Rainier would like to
congratulate Joes Movement Emporium for 21 years of service to the community. Check out photos (courtesy of Marketa Ebert) from the gala on Joe’s Facebook page! Like, share, and tag yourself! Click here for full album. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153500672478443.1073741896.96859618442
Stay tune for more business highlights next month!
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Set the stage >>> CONSTRUCTION Where can I RECYCLE: Household goods and furniture? The Habitat for Humanity Restore accepts donations of household goods, building supplies and furniture donations. All household goods and furniture donations are sold to the public at deep discounts and all proceeds are used to fund the building of affordable housing in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. You can drop off items or they will pickup from your home or business. More info at http://habitatmm.org/furniture-donations visiting http://communityforklift.org/donate/donate-materials/ Where can I RECYCLE?: Building Materials & Furniture? Community Forklift in Edmonston accepts donations of mostly new and salvaged building & landscaping materials, appliances, and tools, as well as antique and vintage housewares. They also accept furniture and commercial materials on a case-by-case basis. For more information contact: 301- 832-0781.
CONSTRUCTION Where can I RECYCLE: Concrete? Do you have concrete, bricks or chunks of clay and rubble in your yard you don’t know what to do with? Welcome to Mount Rainier! Luckily there is a local business that will recycle this material for a small price at 3334 Kenilworth Ave in Hyattsville. Contact DC Materials at 301-403-0200 or http://www.dcmaterials.com/
CONSTRUCTION Where can I RECYCLE?: Scrap Metal? Scrap metal is a hot commodity in Mount Rainier. If you’d like to get some cash for your metal, you can bring it to Metro ReUzIt Co., Inc. at 3401 Kenilworth Ave in Hyattsville. More information is available at metroreuzit.com Where can I RECYCLE?: Clothing, Housewares Items? □ Goodwill-goodwill.org/donateandshop/donate stuff □ Faith-Based Institutions check local area faith-based institutions for drop off days and clothes closets.
CITY RECYCLING CHECKLIST The City CANNOT accept your recycle in PLASTIC
BAGS. The following is the list of items eligible for pick-up: □ Glass, Food and beverage containers □ Empty aerosol cans Aluminum and steel food and beverage containers □ Aluminum foil □ Coat hangers Mixed Paper/Corrugated Cardboard □ All paper □ Milk and juice cartons □ Catalogs & Magazines □ Flattened corrugated cardboard (boxes) □ Frozen food packaging □ Hard/soft- covered books □ Newspapers with inserts □ Paper board (cereal boxes) □ Telephone books Plastics □ Drinking cups □ Flower pots □ Wide-mouth containers such as peanut butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise tubs □ Empty Prescription bottles □ Coat hangers Remember to rinse all food and beverage containers and to recap or place the lids in the recycling cart/bin.
NEXT MONTH: GRANTS, LOANS & RESOURCES to assist
with your next Renovation Project
Mount Rainier Recycling Rules Curbside Recycling Pickup The City picks up recycling every Friday. If there is a holiday, it will be picked up the following Monday. Accepted materials include aluminum and steel/tin food and beverage cans, glass bottles, jars, mixed paper and cardboard. All materials should be placed in the City’s yellow recycling bins before 7AM on the day of pickup. Recycle bins are available at Public Works. City Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Biodegradable yard waste is collected every Monday March through November. Yard waste must be in biodegradable paper bags or in reusable containers—no plastic bags. Residents are allowed 3 cubic yards per pick up, anyone going over the limit will be asked to
pay for the overage. Bamboo and wood are not yard waste, these are collected as bulk trash. Yard waste such as brush and branches must be tied in bundles not more than 4’ in length and/or 50 pounds.
Backyard Composting Program The City launched a program to help residents compost by offering compost bins for residents at a subsidized cost of $20. The bins generally retail for
more than $80. The City has a three-year goal to get 225 new Mount Rainier single family homes turning food scraps and pa-per products into useful compost for their gardens. Help keep food waste out of the landfill and contact Public Works to purchase a bin at 301-985-6583. City Electronic E-Cycle Days The City generally has a few electronic waste recycling days year and acceptable items include computers, tablets, keyboards, computer mice,
printers, scanners, fax machines, TVs, VCRs, DVD/CD/MP3 players, stereos, radios, turntables, telephones, cell phones, cables/cords, and ink jet and toner cartridges. Contact: Public Works—301.985.6583 for the next scheduled date.
City—Bulk Trash Pick-Up The City will pick-up your bulk trash when you request a pick-up in advance. There is an additional fee for selected items. Call Public Works to schedule.
Where can I RECYCLE: Plastic Bags? As of July 1, 2015 plastic bags are no longer recyclable. Many grocery stores accept plastic bags and have bins for recycling. You can search for the nearest location here: www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/s01/s01dropoff.html Where can I RECYCLE: Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners? Pepco has an appliance recycling program and will recycle old, working refrigerators or freezers and give you $50. Through this program you can also recycle working window air conditioners and get an extra $25 at the same time. You can schedule a pickup by calling: 877-395-5540.
Green and Healthy Living MaryLee Haughwout
FACT: Did you know the average Maryland resident generates 6 pounds of waste each day? This adds up and in the City of Mount Rainier this totaled close to $75,000 in landfill costs in 2014. Reducing waste, recycling and composting can help save the planet and save money. The purpose of this guide is to help residents find alternatives and beneficial uses of your waste.
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Set the stage >>> CONSTRUCTION Where can I RECYCLE: Household goods and furniture? The Habitat for Humanity Restore accepts donations of household goods, building supplies and furniture donations. All household goods and furniture donations are sold to the public at deep discounts and all proceeds are used to fund the building of affordable housing in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. You can drop off items or they will pickup from your home or business. More info at http://habitatmm.org/furniture-donations visiting http://communityforklift.org/donate/donate-materials/ Where can I RECYCLE?: Building Materials & Furniture? Community Forklift in Edmonston accepts donations of mostly new and salvaged building & landscaping materials, appliances, and tools, as well as antique and vintage housewares. They also accept furniture and commercial materials on a case-by-case basis. For more information contact: 301- 832-0781.
CONSTRUCTION Where can I RECYCLE: Concrete? Do you have concrete, bricks or chunks of clay and rubble in your yard you don’t know what to do with? Welcome to Mount Rainier! Luckily there is a local business that will recycle this material for a small price at 3334 Kenilworth Ave in Hyattsville. Contact DC Materials at 301-403-0200 or http://www.dcmaterials.com/
CONSTRUCTION Where can I RECYCLE?: Scrap Metal? Scrap metal is a hot commodity in Mount Rainier. If you’d like to get some cash for your metal, you can bring it to Metro ReUzIt Co., Inc. at 3401 Kenilworth Ave in Hyattsville. More information is available at metroreuzit.com Where can I RECYCLE?: Clothing, Housewares Items? □ Goodwill-goodwill.org/donateandshop/donate stuff □ Faith-Based Institutions check local area faith-based institutions for drop off days and clothes closets.
CITY RECYCLING CHECKLIST The City CANNOT accept your recycle in PLASTIC
BAGS. The following is the list of items eligible for pick-up: □ Glass, Food and beverage containers □ Empty aerosol cans Aluminum and steel food and beverage containers □ Aluminum foil □ Coat hangers Mixed Paper/Corrugated Cardboard □ All paper □ Milk and juice cartons □ Catalogs & Magazines □ Flattened corrugated cardboard (boxes) □ Frozen food packaging □ Hard/soft- covered books □ Newspapers with inserts □ Paper board (cereal boxes) □ Telephone books Plastics □ Drinking cups □ Flower pots □ Wide-mouth containers such as peanut butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise tubs □ Empty Prescription bottles □ Coat hangers Remember to rinse all food and beverage containers and to recap or place the lids in the recycling cart/bin.
NEXT MONTH: GRANTS, LOANS & RESOURCES to assist
with your next Renovation Project
Mount Rainier Recycling Rules Curbside Recycling Pickup The City picks up recycling every Friday. If there is a holiday, it will be picked up the following Monday. Accepted materials include aluminum and steel/tin food and beverage cans, glass bottles, jars, mixed paper and cardboard. All materials should be placed in the City’s yellow recycling bins before 7AM on the day of pickup. Recycle bins are available at Public Works. City Curbside Yard Waste Pickup Biodegradable yard waste is collected every Monday March through November. Yard waste must be in biodegradable paper bags or in reusable containers—no plastic bags. Residents are allowed 3 cubic yards per pick up, anyone going over the limit will be asked to
pay for the overage. Bamboo and wood are not yard waste, these are collected as bulk trash. Yard waste such as brush and branches must be tied in bundles not more than 4’ in length and/or 50 pounds.
Backyard Composting Program The City launched a program to help residents compost by offering compost bins for residents at a subsidized cost of $20. The bins generally retail for
more than $80. The City has a three-year goal to get 225 new Mount Rainier single family homes turning food scraps and pa-per products into useful compost for their gardens. Help keep food waste out of the landfill and contact Public Works to purchase a bin at 301-985-6583. City Electronic E-Cycle Days The City generally has a few electronic waste recycling days year and acceptable items include computers, tablets, keyboards, computer mice,
printers, scanners, fax machines, TVs, VCRs, DVD/CD/MP3 players, stereos, radios, turntables, telephones, cell phones, cables/cords, and ink jet and toner cartridges. Contact: Public Works—301.985.6583 for the next scheduled date.
City—Bulk Trash Pick-Up The City will pick-up your bulk trash when you request a pick-up in advance. There is an additional fee for selected items. Call Public Works to schedule.
Where can I RECYCLE: Plastic Bags? As of July 1, 2015 plastic bags are no longer recyclable. Many grocery stores accept plastic bags and have bins for recycling. You can search for the nearest location here: www.plasticfilmrecycling.org/s01/s01dropoff.html Where can I RECYCLE: Refrigerators, Freezers, Air Conditioners? Pepco has an appliance recycling program and will recycle old, working refrigerators or freezers and give you $50. Through this program you can also recycle working window air conditioners and get an extra $25 at the same time. You can schedule a pickup by calling: 877-395-5540.
Green and Healthy Living MaryLee Haughwout
FACT: Did you know the average Maryland resident generates 6 pounds of waste each day? This adds up and in the City of Mount Rainier this totaled close to $75,000 in landfill costs in 2014. Reducing waste, recycling and composting can help save the planet and save money. The purpose of this guide is to help residents find alternatives and beneficial uses of your waste.
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April 2, 2016 at 11:00 am Learn to Crochet Mount Rainier Public Library 3409 Rhode Island Avenue
April 4, 2016 at 7:30 pm Election Board Meeting City Hall
April 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm Mayor and City Council Hearing City Hall - Watch it LIVE on mountrainiermd.org
April 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm Bike Co-op 3601 Bunker Hill Road FREE Pizza
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016 at 11:00 am Story Hour for ages 3—5 Mount Rainier Public Library
April 9, 2016 10 am — 12 pm Garden Committee City Hall Contact: [email protected] April 11, 2016 Green Team Meeting City Hall April 13, 2016 at 8:30 am Mount Rainier Business Association (MRBA) meeting 3249 Rhode Island Avenue
April 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm MUTC Meeting City Hall
April 16, 2016 at 12 pm — 5 pm Spring Greening Fair Mount Rainier Nature Center
April 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm Mayor and City Council Work Session—City Hall
April 23, 2016 9am—12 pm Annual Watershed Clean-up Mount Rainier Nature Center
May
May 3, 2016 at 7pm Mayor and City Council Meeting
May 7, 2016 Embassy Tour—Washington, DC RSVP— MR Nature Center
May 14, 2016 12—5 pm Gateway CDC Studio Tour Come and join over 100+ Artists
May 17, 2016 at 7 pm Mayor and City Council Work Session—Watch it LIVE at mountrainiermd.org
May 19, 2016 at 7 pm Tree Commission Meeting City Hall
We honored Ms. Lomax for her 13+ years of service at the City of Mount Rainier! Ms.
Lomax we will miss you!
Shining Stars of MOUNT RAINIER
Ruth Sandy Tiffany Davis
Julia Broadnax
April Calendar of Events
Newsletter Credits:
Samantha Olatunji
MaryLee Haughwout Brishay Corbin
Plug-in to the Spring Greening Fair 2016
April 16, 2016 12– 5 pm Mount Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Street, Mount Rainier
LEARN about ways to “Go GREEN” Join the Community Toolshed with the Annual SEED & SWAP Event! Bring your Seeds and Plants. FREE Seeds while they last! Join the Bike Co-op for FREE Bike Raffle, Bike, Compost Demonstrations from the Green Team and more! JOIN in the fun with: City of Mount Rainier, Bee Workshop ECO City Farms, MOMS Organic, Bike Co-op, Plant and Seed Event, Food Vendors and more!
Set the stage >>> The Buzz around the City Take the Mount Rainier Carbon
Footprint Challenge!
Give yourself 10 points for each item that you are doing
towards our Sustainability efforts!
1. Do you recycle? 2. Do you have
solar panels on your roof?
3. Do you walk or bike at least three times a week instead of using your car?
4. Do you have CFL or LED lightbulbs in your home?
5. Are your appliances Energy Star rated?
6. Do you garden? 7. Do you have a
rain barrel? 8. Do you
compost? If you received 10 points for each question above
you are a Sustainable
EARTH DAY QUIZ 1. When year was the first
Earth Day? 2. What program was
introduced in 1980 to clean up toxic and hazardous waste?
3. The melting of Greenland ice sheets poses an immediate threat to what animal?
4. How much of our air pollution comes from cars or trucks?
5. What are the three “R”’s of Waste Management?
6. Who is the founder of Earth Day?
Answers: 1—1970, 2 — Superfund, 3 — polar bears, 4 — 50%, 5 — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, 6 —
Petting Zoo
Prince George’s County School Board Meetings are: Thursday, April 14th at 1:00 pm Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 pm Meetings are held at 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. You are all invited to come to Upper Marlboro or watch the Board meeting live on Channels 96 or 38.
Earth Day is April 22, 2016
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April 2, 2016 at 11:00 am Learn to Crochet Mount Rainier Public Library 3409 Rhode Island Avenue
April 4, 2016 at 7:30 pm Election Board Meeting City Hall
April 5, 2016 at 7:00 pm Mayor and City Council Hearing City Hall - Watch it LIVE on mountrainiermd.org
April 6, 2016 at 7:30 pm Bike Co-op 3601 Bunker Hill Road FREE Pizza
April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016 at 11:00 am Story Hour for ages 3—5 Mount Rainier Public Library
April 9, 2016 10 am — 12 pm Garden Committee City Hall Contact: [email protected] April 11, 2016 Green Team Meeting City Hall April 13, 2016 at 8:30 am Mount Rainier Business Association (MRBA) meeting 3249 Rhode Island Avenue
April 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm MUTC Meeting City Hall
April 16, 2016 at 12 pm — 5 pm Spring Greening Fair Mount Rainier Nature Center
April 19, 2016 at 7:00 pm Mayor and City Council Work Session—City Hall
April 23, 2016 9am—12 pm Annual Watershed Clean-up Mount Rainier Nature Center
May
May 3, 2016 at 7pm Mayor and City Council Meeting
May 7, 2016 Embassy Tour—Washington, DC RSVP— MR Nature Center
May 14, 2016 12—5 pm Gateway CDC Studio Tour Come and join over 100+ Artists
May 17, 2016 at 7 pm Mayor and City Council Work Session—Watch it LIVE at mountrainiermd.org
May 19, 2016 at 7 pm Tree Commission Meeting City Hall
We honored Ms. Lomax for her 13+ years of service at the City of Mount Rainier! Ms.
Lomax we will miss you!
Shining Stars of MOUNT RAINIER
Ruth Sandy Tiffany Davis
Julia Broadnax
April Calendar of Events
Newsletter Credits:
Samantha Olatunji
MaryLee Haughwout Brishay Corbin
Plug-in to the Spring Greening Fair 2016
April 16, 2016 12– 5 pm Mount Rainier Nature Center 4701 31st Street, Mount Rainier
LEARN about ways to “Go GREEN” Join the Community Toolshed with the Annual SEED & SWAP Event! Bring your Seeds and Plants. FREE Seeds while they last! Join the Bike Co-op for FREE Bike Raffle, Bike, Compost Demonstrations from the Green Team and more! JOIN in the fun with: City of Mount Rainier, Bee Workshop ECO City Farms, MOMS Organic, Bike Co-op, Plant and Seed Event, Food Vendors and more!
Set the stage >>> The Buzz around the City Take the Mount Rainier Carbon
Footprint Challenge!
Give yourself 10 points for each item that you are doing
towards our Sustainability efforts!
1. Do you recycle? 2. Do you have
solar panels on your roof?
3. Do you walk or bike at least three times a week instead of using your car?
4. Do you have CFL or LED lightbulbs in your home?
5. Are your appliances Energy Star rated?
6. Do you garden? 7. Do you have a
rain barrel? 8. Do you
compost? If you received 10 points for each question above
you are a Sustainable
EARTH DAY QUIZ 1. When year was the first
Earth Day? 2. What program was
introduced in 1980 to clean up toxic and hazardous waste?
3. The melting of Greenland ice sheets poses an immediate threat to what animal?
4. How much of our air pollution comes from cars or trucks?
5. What are the three “R”’s of Waste Management?
6. Who is the founder of Earth Day?
Answers: 1—1970, 2 — Superfund, 3 — polar bears, 4 — 50%, 5 — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, 6 —
Petting Zoo
Prince George’s County School Board Meetings are: Thursday, April 14th at 1:00 pm Thursday, April 28th at 7:00 pm Meetings are held at 14201 School Lane, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. You are all invited to come to Upper Marlboro or watch the Board meeting live on Channels 96 or 38.
Earth Day is April 22, 2016
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Before you begin your Renovation—Grants/loans
Message Newsletter The
Deadline for the April edition is March 15, 2016 Contact the Editor—Veronica Owens [email protected]
CITY COUNCIL Mayor Malinda Miles [email protected] Ward 1 Tracy Loh [email protected] Jesse Christopherson [email protected] Ward 2 Bryan Knedler [email protected] Shivali Shah [email protected] Contact Council 301.985.6585 Legislative 47th District Diana Fennell 301.858.3478 Del Jimmy Tarlau 301.335.6099 Senator Victor Ramirez 301.858.3745 District 2 County Councilwoman Deni Taveras 301.952.4436 U. S. Congress Rep. Donna Edwards 301.516.7601
CITY STAFF Interim City Manager Larry Hughes [email protected] Assistant City Manager Veronica Owens [email protected] City Treasurer Vijay Manjani [email protected] Economic Development Director Samantha Olatunji [email protected] MRTV Gerome Williams [email protected] City Police Chief Michael Scott [email protected] 301.985.6565 Non Emergency Department of Public Works Michael Barnes [email protected] 301.985.6583 Code Enforcement [email protected] 301.985.6551 Ruth Sandy [email protected] Alex Brown [email protected] Sustainability Coordinator Jessica Love [email protected]
EMERGENCY NUMBERS 911 All Emergencies POLICE—911 Emergency 301.985.6565 Non-Emergency 301.985.6590 Administrative FIRE—911 Emergency 301.985.5406 Non-Emergency WATER—WSSC 301.206.4002 Emergency 301.206.8000 Main Washington Gas 703.750.1000 ELECTRIC—PEPCO 1.877.737.2662 Live wire 202.872.3432 CITY RESOURCES Mount Rainier Library 301.864.8937 Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm (closed 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm) Closed Fridays Mount Rainier Nature Center 301.927.2163 Mount Rainier Post Office 301.699.8856 Mount Rainier Bike Coop 301.277.2110 Mount Rainier Com Toolshed 301.660.7433 CALL A BUS 240.832.6559 9am-2pm Tax Assistance/Tax Sale 301.952.4030
RESOURCES Foreclosure Assistance 877.462.7555 www.mdhope.org 240.391.6413 Landlord/Tenant Commission 800.487.6007 Maryland Home Tax Credit Contact City Hall—Finance Department Statewide Housing Counseling Services 800.642.2227 MD Energy Assistance (MEAP) Provides Energy Assistance Limited Funding for Free Furnaces 301.909.6330 Mortgage Assistance www.mmpmaryland.gov 301.429.7400 Public Defender 301.699.2760 State’s Attorney 301.952.3500 Health Department 301.583.5920 Child Abuse/Neglect 301.699.8605 Animal Control 301.780.7200 Special Needs TDD 301.627.3352 Family Crisis Center 301.731.1023
City of Mount Rainier— A City on the Move
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