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Contact: Nancy Lindemeyer
Phone: 336-373-3642
New Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule for Central Business District
Increased service meets increased demands of downtown area
GREENSBORO, NC -- (February 13, 2009) -- Beginning Monday, February 16, the City of Greensboro will begin providing trash and recycling collection service to the Central Business District seven days per week. Currently, service is provided six days per week in the morning and at noon. The new collection schedule provides service in the morning and in the evening.
These service changes are being made to meet the increased demands of the growing downtown area, as well as to accommodate downtown businesses that remain open until 5 pm and later. The growing numbers of people, traffic, and businesses in downtown mean additional collection service is needed at later times in the day.
Sheldon Smith, Solid Waste Collections Division Manager, says the changes were made after a three-month review of downtown needs as well as meetings with Downtown Greensboro, Inc. “We look forward to providing collection service that more specifically meets the needs of downtown businesses and that enhances the downtown area,” said Smith.
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The City of Greensboro works in partnership with the community to build an increased quality of life for all residents by fostering an environment where inclusion, diversity, and trust are valued. As the seventh largest employer in Greensboro, the City has a dedicated professional staff of 2700 employees who maintain four core values of honesty, integrity, stewardship, and respect. The City of Greensboro is governed by a council-manager form of government where a mayor and eight council members act as the legislative body. For more information on the City of Greensboro, please visit us online at www.greensboro-nc.gov.
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