Curbside Recycling Pickups
(1st & 3rd Wed. of each month ONLY)
Next pickup - Wed. 11.3.21

*We have unfortunately confirmed that if the truck comes by on other days, they will pick up materials and take them to the dump.

(Recyclables can still be dropped off at Birmingham Recycling and Recovery M-F 7am-4pm* - 9 41st St. S., 35222 (Avondale).)

Check our website for more details on what can be recycled by clicking here.

Upcoming Highland Park Neighborhood Association Meetings - Agenda and Speaker(s):

MEETING TUESDAY, 11.9.21, 6pm
via Zoom ONLY*.

*Due to rising COVID cases and low vaccination rates, we have decided to return to virtual meetings. 

Link to General Agenda/Mtg. Format

Nov. 9, 2021 6pm - Speaker(s)/Guests:

Cathy Gilmore with Virginia Samford Theater  

Christina Argo with Birmingham Transportation Dept. re: Veo and Bolt scooters and bikes to answer questions, address concerns, etc.

***Join Zoom Meeting (updated link as of May 2021)

One tap mobile:

US: +16465588656,,93671898724# or +13017158592,,93671898724#

Meeting URL:

https://osgnoc.zoom.us/j/93671898724

Meeting ID:

936 7189 8724

Join by Telephone:

Dial: +1 346 248 7799 or 888 788 0099 (Toll Free)
Meeting ID:  936 7189 8724

Zoom is an app/online tool used for video conferencing. BE SURE TO DOWNLOAD THE SOFTWARE OR APP BEFORE THE MEETING TIME!  Here are instructions; you do NOT need an account or to sign in to join the meeting.

Click here for October Minutes
Click here for September Minutes
Click here for August Minutes
Click here for July Minutes

Large Trash and Brush

Future Dates: (11.5, 12.1, 12.22)
*These dates are confirmed but may not be on the usual day of the week.

Buildings with dumpsters DO NOT receive city pickups.

Please do not make new piles right after pickup; try to wait until closer to the next pickup.

Leaves and smaller brush and trash MUST BE BAGGED. Larger limbs/branches and furniture items can be piled neatly.  
If space allows, make separate piles: trash/furniture/mattresses/appliances/etc. in one and another pile for plant materials (leaves, limbs, brush) to be mulched by the city. 
They use two different trucks, and making separate piles helps them stay efficient.

Sometimes the city runs behind...if your pile is missed and not collected the following day, please report to 311 (by dialing 311 or the city portal www.birminghamal.gov/311-portal) and send the confirmation code and address to highlandparkneighborhoodal@gmail.com.

Transportation Funding

A resident recently shared this information on our last zoom.  To learn more and sign the petition, see below.

Background, the "why"—the multiple benefits of investment in public transportation

https://www.alarise.org/issues/public-transportation/

Fund The Transportation Trust Fund

Please sign the Petition to the Legislature to help fund the Alabama Transportation Trust Fund destined to hold money to fund public transit to meet both urban and rural needs. An important source now will be the Federal Government's American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Sign individually at the Transit Citizens Advisory Board TCAB FB page:

 https://www.facebook.com/bhamtcab/

           Or go directly to Google Docs: http://bit.ly/SignTransit2022

To collect multiple signatures [by county], download copies of the Funding petition at:

https://bit.ly/FundPublicTrans2022

Among organizations supporting improved public transit: Alabama Arise, AIDS Alabama, Alabama Appleseed, Community Affairs Committee, Disability Rights and Resources, Faith and Works, GASP, Greater Birmingham Ministries, League of Women Voters,  State NAACP, Transit Citizens Advisory Board (TCAB), and other civic and faith groups.

Hanover Circle Repaving is Underway

Start Date Monday, Sept. 27, 2021

Capital Projects Division is meeting and managing the contractor. 

• The contractor will also provide notifications in advance of work taking place in front of houses as it occurs.

• Capital Projects staff can keep the neighborhood informed of any schedule changes or issues if they occur.

• In general they will do the curb and sidewalk replacements first, then half of the road to the centerline, then the other half of the road. Access is to be available at all times.

• The contractor plans to do one half of the street at a time in order to minimize disturbances to access. Access will be maintained. In some circumstances the resident may need to park a few houses down, but those disturbances would be minimal and only a few days at a time. The St. Vincent's gate at the north side of the circle will remain closed.

• Jeffrey McCay with Capital Projects, City of Birmingham is the main contact for this project.

• For follow up questions, please contact Dr. Darryl A. Lee (Chief of Staff, Councilor Valerie A. Abbott): 205-254-2355 office, 205-440-5345 cell, Valerie.Abbott@birminghamal.gov; Darryl.lee@birminghamal.gov

Reminder: Do Not Leave Keys or Key Fobs in Your Car

At our last Neighborhood zoom meeting, South Precinct Captain Harry Greenberg mentioned some of the recent car thefts have occurred due to keys or key fobs being left in cars.  He strongly encouraged everyone to remember to take your keys/fobs with you when you park and exit your vehicle.
Please call 911 for (emergencies) and 205-328-9311 for (non-emergencies) and continue to report suspicious activity with either number as you see fit.

World Games 2022

VOLUNTEER AT THE WORLD GAMES 2022. Learn more about how you can volunteer for the games by visiting https://twg2022.com/volunteer/
 
TICKETS FOR THE WORLD GAMES 2022. Visit https://twg2022.com/tickets/ for more information.

General Information and Helpful Links on our website.
Check it out here:
https://www.highland-park.org/helpful-information/
Remember to report overgrown yards, abandoned cars, structures not being maintained, illegal businesses or commercial vehicles stored on residential streets and more to 311 or by calling DPW Dispatch at 205-254-6344...