[0:00] [Applause] [0:03] [Music] [0:04] [Applause] [0:05] [Music] [0:05] [Applause] [0:08] [Music] [0:11] [Applause] [0:13] [Music] [0:16] hello and thanks for tuning in to [0:18] Bloomington today let's take a look at [0:19] the latest news in Bloomington did you [0:22] know the city has an interactive map so [0:24] you can see what's developing [0:26] Bloomington Community Development offers [0:28] the map for the public to see project in [0:30] their various stages happening in [0:32] Bloomington it includes projects under [0:34] review approved under construction and [0:36] recently completed each project includes [0:39] an overview renderings project status as [0:42] well as links to materials submitted to [0:44] the application process visit the link [0:46] on your screen to see the map this is [0:48] your friendly reminder that it's an [0:50] odd-numbered year which means no [0:51] curbside cleanup but we have a list of [0:54] alternatives for you the city has a [0:56] monthly collection of reusable and [0:57] recyclable bulky items and there is no [1:00] extra cost to use the service you can [1:02] set out certain reusable and recyclable [1:04] Furniture rugs mattresses large [1:06] appliances home fixtures building [1:08] materials bicycles grills and tools [1:11] Furniture rugs home fixtures and [1:13] building materials must be in good shape [1:16] and in good working condition to be [1:17] collected a good guideline is to ask [1:19] yourself if you'd feel comfortable [1:21] giving the item to your neighbor [1:23] mattresses large appliances bikes and [1:25] grills can be collected in any condition [1:27] these items will be recycled if they [1:29] cannot be re used the partnership is [1:31] with the nonprofit better Futures [1:33] Minnesota to schedule your pickup and [1:35] learn more about accepted items visit [1:37] BLM mn/ bukies the henpen county problem [1:40] waste drop off center is also located [1:42] here in Bloomington and the facility [1:44] accepts things like Electronics [1:46] hazardous waste extra recyclables and [1:48] more for items that need to be picked up [1:50] as garbage as well as large appliances [1:53] and electronics you can also schedule [1:55] bulky item pickups yearround for a fee [1:57] through utility billing and each year [2:00] the city hosts a recycling drop off [2:01] event in the fall watch your mailboxes [2:03] in late summer for a postcard with the [2:05] date and event information information [2:07] will also be posted on the city's [2:09] website at [2:10] blmn drop-off accepted items include [2:14] things like Electronics appliances that [2:16] aren't in working condition paper for [2:18] on-site shredding and scrap metal for [2:20] more information about your options and [2:22] how to properly dispose of items visit [2:24] the city's website at blmm [2:27] andgar Bloomington Public Health is [2:30] helping fight the opioid crisis by [2:32] informing residents that life-saving [2:33] resources…