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WINTER TREE ADVICE NEW COMMINGLED RECYCLING Supplemental irrigation in the"off-season"is a key Residents can now recycle more materials a t Louisville's Glen component of total plant health care. Water allows plants to Huey Recycling Center at Highway 42 and Pine Street..You maintain current root systems through our dry,windy will now find a bin for"Commingled Containers,"which Colorado winters and promotes new root formation even accepts glass bottles and jars,steel and aluminum cans,plastic during fall and winter. bottles and milk jugs marked with a#1 or#2,paper milk Conifers (evergreen trees) actively produce food during fall cartons,juice boxes,and empty aerosol cans. and winter whenever the sun is shining and temperatures are To ensure a successful program,please carefully read the signs favorable.Without winter water,conifers can dry out and turn posted on each bin,and ONLY put those listed materials in a yellow/brown color,usually on the southwest side of the the bins.Please abide by the following guidelines: plant.This can lead to needle drop,stress,and the possible • NO plastic caps.Metal lids and caps are O.K.,but must death of the tree. be removed; Deciduous (leafy)plants and tr ees also benefit from extra • DO NOT CRUSH aluminum cans;. water in the winter.This is especially true for newly planted • #1 AND#2 PLASTIC BOTILES AND MILK JUGS — vegetation trying to establish root systems.Lack of winter Flatten LARGE bottles (1 liter&larger),but do NOT water hinders root formation during the dormant season.This flatten smaller bottles; means the plant must use its stored energy t o produce roots in • STEEL/TIN CANS—Rinse,place metal lid in can,and the spring instead of using the energy to produce growth and fight insects and disease. pinch the open end closed; • CLEAN ALUMINUM FOIL—Fold as flat sheet or The width of a plant's root system is usually twice as wide as combine&roll into 2"or larger balls; the plant is tall.When watering,it is best to water not under, • GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS —Rinse and avoid but outside the area under the tree or shrub.To allow water breaking glass. to soak into the soil it is best to water early in the morning when temperatures are expected to stay above freezing. Plastic tubs and plastic cups marked with a#2 or#5 are only General guidelines for the amount of water needed per month taken at the Boulder and Longmont drop-off centers.Any in the fall and winter seasons are as follows: questions related to the recycling drop-off center can be directed to EcoCycle at 303-404-2839.Residents will need to Type ofplant Gallons of water contact their trash haulers for information about curbside Large tree 80 gallons recycling programs. Small tree 40 gallons The City of Louisville provides a recycling guide with Shrubs 20 gallons information on where to recycle other materials at City Hall Perennials 5 gallons and on the City web page at www.ci.louisville.co.us (look If you have any questions,please call Dave Sexton,City under the Public Works Operations Page). Forester,at 303-335-4736. MESSAGES FROM THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BUSINESSES DOGS SENIOR CITIZENS Does your business or home Is your dog Attention seniors age occupation licensed?City of 65 or older! This is have a valid Louisville 2002 your last reminder that 1�10�11 ` Louisville dog tags go on the property tax and Matters Business sale December 3, water rebate program for 2000 License or 2001. Rabies vaccination MUST ends December 31, 2001. If you Sales Tax License?All types of be current. The City of Louisville have not come in to apply for businesses and professions are requires you to license your dogs. your rebate, be sure to do so licensed.You can apply for your It is easy and inexpensive. before the end of the year. 2002 licenses beginning December 3,2001. Licensing If you have questions about any of these programs, with the City IS REQUIRED. please call Penney Bolte at 303-335-4574. Winter 2001