Summer 2019 Hometown Messenger

Clean Up Day event tallies record participants Despite the rain, 450 vehicles participated in the city's annual

Please don't feed the ducks The early spring months bring a variety of ducks, geese and even swans to the banks of the Minnesota River. For years, families have travelled to local parks to feed stale bread to the birds. However, evidence has shown that bread

Clean Up Day event April 27. Among the items collected:

may be harmful to these animals. The high level of carbohydrates in bread can cause the birds to become overweight, or

1.67 tons of tires

1,130 lead acid batteries

they can develop a condition called angel wing, which can inhibit their ability to fly.

165 appliances

20,974 pounds of electronics

5,195 pounds of carpet

Beyond those problems, uneaten bread is left to rot along the riverbanks. Rotting bread can attract rodents who can potentially spread disease to humans and other animals near the water. Next time you visit our parks along the river, consider admiring the ducks and geese from afar and don’t give food to the animals that could end up threatening their health.

14 propane tanks

Residents also shredded and recycled 4,691 pounds of paper, which helped to save:

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39.87 trees 16,418.50 gallons of water

7.04 cubic yards of landfill

1.17 years of energy for the average home

Mark your calendar for next year's event: Saturday, April 25, 2020. Recycling: Coming to a park near you This spring, the city is installing recycling containers at select Shakopee parks.

The Park Maintenance Division is restoring park recycling after a hiatus. The program, offered as part of the city's contract with Republic Services, faded away due to the high percentage of contaminated loads. When too much garbage is thrown into a recycling container, the whole load must be trashed. "Our goal is to have everyone

FAMILY BIKE EVENT

Thursday, May 30 | 5-7 p.m. | Huber Park

Police Department Surplus Bike Silent Auction Kids Trike and TrainingWheel Course Candy Treasure Hunt Free Bike Helmet Giveaways by Allina Health (while supplies last) Free Hot Dogs, Chips, Lemonade Door Prizes, Games and More! Performance by Mixed Nuts at 7 p.m.

committed, especially our users," said Public Works Superintendent Bill Egan. "We have a lot of interest in park recycling, so we want to do our part in making it available for all." Recycling containers will be available near parking lots at Green Meadows Park, Huber Park, Lions Park, Memorial Park, Quarry Lake Park, Riverside Fields Park, Southbridge Community Park, Tahpah Park, Westminster Park and the 17th Avenue Sports Complex.

Part of the Huber Park Performance & Event Series See the full schedule at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/huberpark

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