Winter Park City Talk

Household hazardous waste disposal

The city of Winter Park in partnership with Waste Pro® and A-1 Assets Inc. will be offering household hazardous waste disposal for all city residents this Saturday, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Public Works Compound located at 1409 Howell Branch Road, directly behind Fire Station 64.

The following items will be accepted:

• fertilizers and pesticides

• antifreeze

• propane tanks

• paint thinners

• wet latex paint (dry latex paint is not hazardous waste and when dried out, it can be disposed of with your regular household trash. Paint can be dried out by either leaving the top off or using drying agents such as saw dust or kitty litter.)

• non-alkaline batteries (regular alkaline batteries can go in trash)

• gasoline

• used oil

• pool chemicals

• household chemicals

• tires (maximum of four)

• used motor oil

• e-waste (computers, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, FAX machines, CD players & stereos)

Drugs and prescription medications:

• Please take to the city’s Prescription Reclamation Station in the lobby of the Public Safety Facility located at 500 N. Virginia Ave., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here are some helpful tips for a quick and safe drop-off:

• Please bring your proof of city residency - driver’s license or utility bill statement.

• Keep all hazardous waste materials in their original containers with its original labeling. Unknown items will NOT be accepted.

• Items will ONLY be accepted Saturday, Aug. 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. Items delivered before or after this time will not be accepted.

• This drop off is for residential use only. No contractors please.

Thank you for helping keep the city green and properly disposing of your household hazardous waste materials. For additional information, please call 407-599-3364.

National Night Out!

Please join us for the 29th anniversary of National Night Out! The Winter Park Police Department will host an open house for all citizens to enjoy on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Public Safety Facility located at 500 N. Virginia Ave. National event sponsor, Target, will be on site along with a multitude of corporate and local businesses to present various items and ideas to aid in crime prevention. A shredding vehicle will be on site to destroy any personal documents you wish to bring in order to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. There will also be a Med Return receptacle for residents to drop off any unwanted, unused or expired prescription or non-prescription medicines for proper and safe disposal. We invite you to stop by and enjoy the displays presented by the police and fire departments, and learn what you can do to “stand up against crime.” Thank you for helping in this effort to keep our community safe!

CoffeeTalk

Please join Vice Mayor Steven Leary for a cup of coffee on Thursday, Aug. 16, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center, located at 151 W. Lyman Ave., at his annual CoffeeTalk gathering. This is the city’s seventh year in holding these annual CoffeeTalk sessions for residents that have a latte on their minds or some beans to grind.

This is your opportunity to speak with Vice Mayor Leary in an informal environment and ask any questions related to city business. Special thanks to Palmano’s Café, Coffee & Wine Bar for donating the coffee. Hope to see you there!

Ruth’s Hospitality Group to receive city’s Business Recognition Award

The city of Winter Park Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) has selected Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc. to receive the first city of Winter Park Business Recognition Award of 2012. The award will be presented to executives from Ruth’s Hospitality Group at the City Commission meeting on Monday, Aug. 27, at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall Commission Chambers, located at 401 S. Park Ave.

The purpose of this award program is to formally recognize Winter Park businesses and commercial property owners who demonstrate a commitment to the vitality of the city’s business climate by volunteering to expend both human and financial resources to ensure the continuation of a vibrant local business setting. Ruth’s Hospitality Group, nominated for the award by ParkLand International Realty Inc. is the parent company of the prominent Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Mitchell’s Fish Market restaurants, which employ more than 150 individuals in Winter Park. They were the recipients of the city’s first Targeted Industry Enhancement (TIE) Program funds, and moved their national headquarters to Winter Park in 2011. The move resulted in the lease and improvement of more than 20,000 square feet of vacant office property and the addition of near 100 high-wage jobs.

According to Marc Reicher, chair of the EDAB, “We are thrilled to welcome a top-rated organization with proven longevity such as Ruth’s Hospitality Group to Winter Park. In addition to providing their unique products and services, they create jobs and enhance our community with positive exposure and public service.”

Ruth’s Hospitality Group has sponsored three Habitat for Humanity homes in Winter Park, helping to provide more than 1,000 community service hours for area high school students as well as home ownership for needy families. They also sponsored the 2011 “Winter in the Park” holiday ice skating rink, which depends upon the support of generous sponsors.

For more information regarding the Business Recognition Program or to download a nomination form, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org and click on Departments > Economic Development/CRA > Business Recognition Award. You may also call 407-599-3567 or email [email protected]

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