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CLOSED TRASH CONTAINER ws. PROGRAM EXPANSION � =;X,International Soccer The City of South Bend is taking a major step in our"Clean City"campaign as Double Header! they begin distribution of closed trash containers to all customers in June. Responses to the initial pilot program have been overwhelmingly positive, and South Bend and the University of Notre this expansion will extend the benefits of closed containers to South Bend's Dame are excited to welcome back the Environmental Services' entire customer base. Some of the benefits reported Mexican Women's National Soccer Team, include the improved appearance of neighborhoods and keeping animals out of as well as the Mexican Men's U-17 trash, thus reducing messes in the areas piloting this program. Soccer Team, on Friday,April 22 at Notre Two container sizes are being made available,the standard 96 gallon and a Dame's Alumni Field. smaller 48 gallon container. Some concerns were voiced that the large GAME 1 container was awkward for some to handle, or too large for households who Notre Dame's 2004 National recycle;the smaller containers resolve this issue, and appear to be more than Championship Women will take on the adequate for the volume of trash put out. Please call 277-8823 if you would Mexican Women's team at 6:00 p.m. prefer the smaller container, or if you have any questions. GAME 2 Here are some things you can do to help make this program the best it can be. Then the Notre Dame Men,2004 Big East Champions,will face off against the • Keep the lids closed! This will keep rain and snow out of the container, as Mexican Men at 7:30 p.m. well as animals. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for • Place the container at the curb with the handles toward the house. This children 18 and younger, and can be will communicate"no parking"near the street and will help keep cars from purchased by calling the Notre Dame blocking access to the containers. Ticket Office at (574) 631-7356. • Put only bagged trash into the container. Don t mass this opportunity to see world- • Remove your container from the curb by the end of the collection day. class soccer- live in South Bend-and This will help to keep our streets and entryways attractive, which helps to celebrate the Notre Dame Women's Soccer increase your property value. National Championship! • The employees who will be distributing the containers do not work for the City;however,please direct any questions to Environmental Services at Did you know... 277-8823. Storm drains carry runoff directly to We are confident that once you have used the new containers, you will never rivers and lakes. Using them to dispose of want to go back. With your help, we will make our City a"Clean City!" yard waste and chemicals destroys water quality and limits activities like fishing and swimming. Here's how you can help: . Keep storm drains clear of debris. SO=BEN Special events include the World's • Use porous materials such as wood or PARKS & RECREATION Largest Garage Sale on June 4, held brick for walkways &patios; this allows DEPARTMENT I downtown, Old Fashioned Summer at Water to soak into the ground where it is The South Bend Parks & Recreation Rum Village, June 18, as well as the filtered through the soil. Department has a wide variety of renowned Kids Triathlon on Saturday, • Wash your vehicle on grass or an programs each spring and summer for August 13. unpaved surface. families in the community to enjoy,and • Clean up spilled brake fluid,oil,grease, this year is no exception. Other outdoor fun includes the & antifreeze. Potawatomi Zoo, O'Brien Skate Park, Avoid lawn treatments that contain The Kid's World Summer Camp at the Kennedy Water Playground, East Race O'Brien Center and Camp Awareness at Waterway, Junior Baseball, four Phosphorous and harmful pesticides. the lzaakWalton Camp on Darden Road, fantastic golf courses and much, much SI USTED NO ENTIENDE INGLES Y run week-long sessions beginning the more. NECESITA AYUDA PARA TRADUCIR week of June 13 through August 1. ESTE DOCUMENTO, O SI TIENE For information on all of the ALGUNA PREGUNTA, POR FAVOR Also, Rum Village Nature Detectives opportunities South Bend Parks have to LLAME AL SR. FEDERICO THON offers kids the opportunity to discover offer,call the Parks&Recreation offices (ASISTENTE DEL ALCALDE) AL the environment and enjoy the outdoors. at (574) 299-4765. TELEFONO(574)235-5858 X 1000.