Free green waste pickup

Moving Forward

As the weather warms and folks begin rolling up their sleeves and removing dead grass, leaves, pinecones, and other natural debris, don't forget that the City offers free green waste pickup to all City sanitation customers!

Residential sanitation customers can schedule a curbside pickup by calling (520) 458-5775. Requests must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Monday for a pickup on the following Wednesday.

Green waste consists of items like grass clippings, tree and shrub trimmings, weeds, and cactus. Items like trash, food waste, dirt, rocks, tree stumps, lumber, or construction waste are prohibited. Green waste can also be dropped off at the City compost facility. Learn more.

The City of Sierra Vista turns the green waste it collects from refuse customers into top quality compost available for purchase! Compost is available for $25 per cubic yard and mulch is available for $10 per cubic yard (cash or check only). City staff will load your compost into a pickup bed or trailer. For more information, call (520) 452-7072.

City News

Operation Speed Bump

On March 18, the Sierra Vista Police Department began Operation Speed Bump, a zero-tolerance aggressive driving detail in the area around Arbenz Field and Stone Sports Complex.

Within the first 10 days, SVPD issued 35 speeding citations. The average speed for those cited was 28.6 mph, more than 13 mph over the posted speed limit.

With the start of spring sports, this area has a high volume of pedestrians, including families and young children–many of whom park north of the street and need to cross the road to reach the fields.

"The safety of our residents is paramount," SVPD Chief Chris Hiser says. "We're hoping this detail will deter drivers from speeding while the City explores other ways to slow traffic in this area."

The detail will continue throughout April.

Extraordinary Activities

Registration is open for the Camp Naco and Old Bisbee Day Trip happening Saturday, May 2! Let us do the driving while you enjoy a group tour of historic Camp Naco, then spend time exploring Old Bisbee. The cost is $40 per person. Register at WebTrac.SierraVistaAZ.gov or by calling (520) 417-6980. Learn more.

Uncommon Recreation

Spring has sprung in the Art Studio, which is offering these adorable flower bowls as April's featured project! Featured projects are $12 and available at any time during open studio hours. They include two visits to the studio, a pound of clay, and instructions to help you make your project.

The Art Studio is located in the Oscar Yrun Community Center. Learn more.

Social Snapshot

This video of a rooftop rescue followed by a kind deed is just one example of how Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services has gone above and beyond to stay true to their mission to "passionately serve [their] community by being helpful and kind. Always." Learn more.

City Announcements

The City of Sierra Vista is gearing up for its annual street maintenance. Find out which neighborhood streets will be worked on in next week's newsletter.

Recent Business Licenses

City Creek Furniture — 3777 S. Hwy. 92
Fresh Fusion Life The BHive — 4107 E. Glenn Rd. #1
Eagletech Solutions — Home-based
Fam Graphixs — Home-based
Rustic Rise — Home-based
American Pressure Wash — Home-based
Shay Writes Art, LLC. — Home-based
AZ Barns and Sheds, LLC. — 1800 S. Hwy. 92

Upcoming Meetings

City Council Work Session - Tuesday, April 9, 3:00 p.m.

City Council Meeting - Thursday, April 11, 5:00 p.m.

Watch Council Meetings

Head to our YouTube Channel to stream City Council meetings live or watch previous meetings.

Accommodations

For any special needs or accommodations, please notify Jill Adams 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Reach Ms. Adams at (520) 458-3315 or through the Arizona Relay Service at 7-1-1.

City of Sierra Vista

(520) 458-3315

1011 N. Coronado Drive

Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

www.sierravistaaz.gov