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CURBSIDE YARD WASTE PICKUP

Curbside yard waste pickup begins the week of April 4 on your regular trash collection day.

Yard waste must be placed in 35-gallon can with yard waste label or in 30-gallon brown paper yard waste bag. Plastic bags are prohibited. Yard waste labels are available at the Village office.

ROUGE RIVER RESCUE DAY

Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive plants and refuse at the Douglas Evans Nature Preserve on Saturday, June 4th from 10 am to 12 noon. Please contact Erin Wilks at ewilks@villagebeverlyhills.com or (248) 646-6404 ext 229 for more information. Flyer

DISPATCH OUTSOURCING OPTIONS

Upon the request of Village Council, in March 2011, Plante & Moran completed a review of the financial and operational impact of outsourcing emergency 911 dispatch services. The full report is available here.

RECYCLE BIN BLITZ

During the month of April, recycling bins will be on sale for half off. Residents can get a bin for $6 (regularly $12) to use for additional recycling or to replace a worn bin.

Bins can be purchased at the Village office.

NATIVE GARDENING SEMINAR

The Alliance of Rouge Communities (ARC) will be hosting a native gardening seminar on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Southfield. Click here to view the flyer.

TAX CALCULATOR

How will the new millage affect your tax bill? Please click here to make that calculation for your property.

WOW IS IN BEVERLY HILLS

Cable provider WOW (WideOpenWest) completed construction in Beverly Hills.

Representatives will be coming door to door to discuss your options for signing up for their services. For more information visit WOW's website: http://www1.wowway.com/comingsoon/

CONSOLIDATION REPORT

At the regular Council meeting of April 20, 2010, Village administration supplied a report on consolidation efforts already achieved and potential options for the future. Interested parties can view the report here.

At a regular Council meeting on March 2, 2010, the Village Manager presented a report to the Council regarding alternatives to providing fire service. To view his report, click here.

DISPOSING OF COMPACT FLUORESCENT LIGHT BULBS

Need to dispose of used Compact Fluorescent Light Blubs (CFLs)? Don't throw them in the trash. Call the SOCRRA HHW appointment line at 248-288-5153. Morning or afternoon appointments (3 hour time block) can be scheduled. Make the trip worthwhile! Check around your home to see if you have any old paint, pesticides, outdated medicines, insulin syringes, gas, oil, etc. and bring them in during the same appointment. Visit the SOCRRA web site for a complete list. www.socrra.org

PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM RODENTS

The Village of Beverly Hills, through Southfield Township, has a Pest Control Referral Program for residents. Visit the informational website www.drrodent.com or review the vendor's brochure by clicking here. If you have any questions, contact code enforcement at 248-646-6404.

USED CELL PHONE COLLECTION

The Township of Southfield is accepting used cell phones. The cell phones will be sent to Secure The Call Foundation a non-profit organization that refurbishes cell phones for 911 emergency calls. The Township's address is 18550 W. 13 Mile Road and their phone number is (248) 540-3420.

ADOPT-A-ROAD

UP-TO-THE-MINUTE RECYCLING INFORMATION

Click here for the most current information regarding curbside recycling, household hazardous waste, and electronics disposal offered through the Village and SOCRRA (Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority).