[0:00] [Applause] [0:04] [Music] [0:04] [Applause] [0:05] [Music] [0:06] [Applause] [0:09] [Music] [0:11] [Applause] [0:14] [Music] [0:17] hello and thanks for tuning in to [0:18] Bloomington today let's take a look at [0:20] the latest news in Bloomington this is [0:22] your friendly reminder that it's an [0:24] odd-numbered year which means no [0:26] curbside cleanup but we have a list of [0:28] alternatives for you the city has a [0:30] monthly collection of reusable and [0:32] recyclable bulky items and there is no [0:35] extra cost to use the service you can [0:37] set out certain reusable and recyclable [0:39] Furniture rugs mattresses large [0:41] appliances home fixtures building [0:44] materials bicycles grills and tools [0:46] Furniture rugs home fixtures and [0:48] building materials must be in good shape [0:51] and in good working condition to be [0:52] collected a good guideline is to ask [0:55] yourself if you'd feel comfortable [0:56] giving the item to your neighbor [0:58] mattresses large appliances bikes and [1:00] grills can be collected in any condition [1:03] these items will be recycled if they [1:05] cannot be reused the partnership is with [1:07] the nonprofit better Futures Minnesota [1:10] to schedule your pickup and learn more [1:12] about items accepted visit [1:14] blmn bukies the Hanan County problem [1:17] waste drop off center is also located [1:19] here in Bloomington and the facility [1:21] accepts things like Electronics [1:23] hazardous waste extra recyclables and [1:25] more for items that need to be picked up [1:27] as garbage as well as large applian I es [1:30] and electronics you can also schedule [1:32] bulky item pickups yearround for a fee [1:34] through utility building and each year [1:37] the city hosts a recycling drop off [1:39] event in the fall watch your mailboxes [1:41] in late summer for a postcard with the [1:43] date and event information information [1:45] will also be posted on the city's [1:47] website at [1:49] blmn [1:50] drop-off they accept things like [1:52] Electronics appliances that aren't in [1:54] working condition paper for on-site [1:56] shading and scrap material for more [1:59] information about your options and how [2:01] to properly dispose of items visit the [2:03] city's website at blmm [2:06] andgar did you know Bloomington has a [2:09] safe swap spot the location at [2:11] Bloomington Civic Plaza is in the [2:12] parking lot near the police department [2:14] entrance anytime or in the police [2:17] department Lobby Monday through Fridays [2:18] 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. the designated [2:21] public location is monitored by a [2:23] security camera and meant for any public [2:25] transactions like online purchases [2:27] custody exchanges or transaction for [2:30] meeting in a public location will help [2:32] improve personal safety for swap meeting [2:35] tips visit the link on your screen the [2:37] Bloomington Police Department is now on [2:39] Instagram if you're looki…