You folks know that we make mistakes from time to time.* But you also know that we don't give up. We plug away until through perseverance or blind luck we solve the problem. So it is with our invader from the Eastern Hemisphere, the Eurasian Milfoil. Last year's battery-powered harvester was no match for the invader, so this... Continue Reading →
Don't forget - the Town of Bridgewater is once again partnering with the Shenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation District to offer a Rain Barrel Workshop. This workshop will take place at Sandy Bottom Shelter on Saturday, August 26 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Learn how to install and maintain rain barrels and all the positive effects... Continue Reading →
The Town of Bridgewater is once again partnering with the Shenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation District to offer a Rain Barrel Workshop. This workshop will take place at Sandy Bottom Shelter on Saturday, August 26 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Learn how to install and maintain rain barrels and all the positive effects owning a rain... Continue Reading →
In the coming months, improvements will be made at Bridgeview Park. The most notable improvement will be Riverwalk Phase II. This section of Riverwalk will continue through Bridgeview Park eventually connecting to West Bank Street. In addition to Riverwalk, a portion of the walking path will be upgraded to a five-foot-wide asphalt path. The park... Continue Reading →
Today is Hazardous Waste Cleanup Day at the Rockingham County Landfill (813 Greendale Road). You can go to the landfill between 8:00 a.m. and Noon today and they will accept the following items (limit of 5 units per vehicle/per household): Solvents (mineral or petroleum spirits, paint thinner, turpentine, acetone, naphtha, methyl alcohol) Automotive fluids Paints... Continue Reading →
Today is the start of Virginia Flood Awareness Week, an ideal time to make preparations for potential flooding ahead of spring rains and the upcoming hurricane season. The purpose of Virginia Flood Awareness Week is to educate the public about flood risk and to promote the need for flood insurance. Flooding doesn’t only occur near... Continue Reading →
Have you heard about our latest addition to the Sandy Bottom Recycle Center? We now accept household batteries! Bring your used batteries to our recycle center and our attendant will assist you with disposal. What happens to the batteries after you drop them off? They are shipped out and begin a journey through the recycling... Continue Reading →
Check out this virtual workshop presented by the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission. Learn about ways to make your yard or property beautiful while helping the environment! The workshop will be viewable on Zoom on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. See their event flyer for more information.
This Saturday, October 15, the Rockingham County Landfill (813 Greendale Road, Harrisonburg), will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. The landfill will be accepting the following items (Limit of five units per vehicle/per household): Solvents (mineral or petroleum spirits, paint thinner, turpentine, acetone, naphtha, methyl alcohol) Automotive fluids (brake,... Continue Reading →
This Saturday, May 7, the Rockingham County Landfill (813 Greendale Road, Harrisonburg), will host a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. The landfill will be accepting the following items (Limit of five units per vehicle/per household): Solvents (mineral or petroleum spirits, paint thinner, turpentine, acetone, naphtha, methyl alcohol)Automotive fluidsPaints (but not... Continue Reading →