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Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities takes pride in our homes and appreciates all that residents do to keep the community charming. One important way to maintain a curb appeal is to ensure residents follow guidelines for garbage and recycling to help keep the streets clean.
Deffenbaugh picks up trash and recyclables on Fridays. In the event of a holiday during the week, trash and recycle pick up is on Saturday. Bulk item pick up is also offered for on-post residents on the first Monday of each month. In the event that the first Monday is a holiday, bulk pick up shifts to Tuesday.
To help keep the community clean, here are some things to keep in mind:
Set approved waste and recycle containers out no earlier than 8 p.m. the night before trash pick up day. Be sure to return containers to an appropriate place near the home once the waste has been gathered.
All items must be secured, especially during high winds, inside the approved containers. If the containers are full, there is a recycling center available on West Warehouse Road across from the horse stables.
Deffenbaugh will only pick up recyclable newspapers, catalogs, phone books, manila folders, junk mail, office paper, magazines, aluminum cans, chipboard, cardboard, and water bottles and plastic detergent containers with their lids removed.
Items that cannot be recycled curbside include books, gift wrap, photographs, trash, plastic bags or string, frozen food containers, hanging file folders, egg cartons, paper cups and plates, pet food, kitty litter, charcoal bags, tissues or paper towels, scrap metals, six-pack holders, automotive product bottles and glass, including light bulbs.
Fort Leavenworth does offer recycling for glass items. Take glass items to the Recycling Collection Point on West Warehouse Road. No sorting required.
A number of residents have asked about getting multiple waste and recycle containers, but at this time all residents are only allowed one Deffenbaugh approved waste and recycle container per home.
Residents are asked to be mindful of blowing trash in the housing areas. Brisk fall winds will easily disperse loose trash, especially recyclable materials, and quickly scatter it throughout the neighborhoods.
Super Savers of Month
Congratulations to the Deputy family of Santa Fe Village, Super Savers of the Month for November. The Deputy family has developed different techniques to conserve energy in their home and they stand by their conservation commitments. Some of their tips include opening windows to adjust their home’s temperature as well as turning off lights when they are not needed. Thanks again to the Deputy family for their efforts to conserve.
Families can nominate themselves for the Super Saver of the Month award by submitting a nomination form, which can be obtained online at www.ftleavenworthhousing.com or at the FLFHC office, and a copy of their most recent utility statement. All nominations must be turned in by the 25th of each month.
Village food drive
FLFHC encourages all residents to participate in the fourth annual Holiday Village Food Drive. This is a great opportunity for residents of Fort Leavenworth to give to the less fortunate families living in the community. To participate in the food drive, bring all non-perishable food items to the FLFHC office at 549 Kearney Ave. during normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. before Nov. 30. Be sure to label donations with the appropriate village name.
The village with the most donations will receive an extra $50 in village social funds and bragging rights until next year. Last year’s winner was Normandy Village.
Toys for Tots
FLFHC will again have a Toys for Tots box in the waiting room of the main offices at 549 Kearney Ave. to support the efforts of Fort Leavenworth Marines. The box will be available Dec. 1-14. Bring unwrapped toys to the FLFHC office for donation.
‘I’m Thankful for…’ children’s contest
For the holiday season, FLFHC wants to know what children are thankful for. A contest for children of all ages continues through Nov. 30. Stop by the FLFHC office to pick up a submission form during normal business hours; submission forms can also be found under News & Events at www.ftleaven-worthfamilyhousing.com. The winner will be awarded a prize as well as have his or her letter published in the FLFHC December newsletter.
Utilities tip
Don’t forget to change furnace filters each month. Not only will this help clean the air that circulates through the home but will foster more efficient air flow and even heating throughout the house. Free air filters may be picked up at the maintenance shop at 800 W. Warehouse Road.
Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities takes pride in our homes and appreciates all that residents do to keep the community charming. One important way to maintain a curb appeal is to ensure residents follow guidelines for garbage and recycling to help keep the streets clean.
Deffenbaugh picks up trash and recyclables on Fridays. In the event of a holiday during the week, trash and recycle pick up is on Saturday. Bulk item pick up is also offered for on-post residents on the first Monday of each month. In the event that the first Monday is a holiday, bulk pick up shifts to Tuesday.
To help keep the community clean, here are some things to keep in mind:
Set approved waste and recycle containers out no earlier than 8 p.m. the night before trash pick up day. Be sure to return containers to an appropriate place near the home once the waste has been gathered.
All items must be secured, especially during high winds, inside the approved containers. If the containers are full, there is a recycling center available on West Warehouse Road across from the horse stables.
Deffenbaugh will only pick up recyclable newspapers, catalogs, phone books, manila folders, junk mail, office paper, magazines, aluminum cans, chipboard, cardboard, and water bottles and plastic detergent containers with their lids removed.
Items that cannot be recycled curbside include books, gift wrap, photographs, trash, plastic bags or string, frozen food containers, hanging file folders, egg cartons, paper cups and plates, pet food, kitty litter, charcoal bags, tissues or paper towels, scrap metals, six-pack holders, automotive product bottles and glass, including light bulbs.
Fort Leavenworth does offer recycling for glass items. Take glass items to the Recycling Collection Point on West Warehouse Road. No sorting required.
A number of residents have asked about getting multiple waste and recycle containers, but at this time all residents are only allowed one Deffenbaugh approved waste and recycle container per home.
Residents are asked to be mindful of blowing trash in the housing areas. Brisk fall winds will easily disperse loose trash, especially recyclable materials, and quickly scatter it throughout the neighborhoods.
Super Savers of Month
Congratulations to the Deputy family of Santa Fe Village, Super Savers of the Month for November. The Deputy family has developed different techniques to conserve energy in their home and they stand by their conservation commitments. Some of their tips include opening windows to adjust their home’s temperature as well as turning off lights when they are not needed. Thanks again to the Deputy family for their efforts to conserve.
Families can nominate themselves for the Super Saver of the Month award by submitting a nomination form, which can be obtained online at www.ftleavenworthhousing.com or at the FLFHC office, and a copy of their most recent utility statement. All nominations must be turned in by the 25th of each month.
Village food drive
FLFHC encourages all residents to participate in the fourth annual Holiday Village Food Drive. This is a great opportunity for residents of Fort Leavenworth to give to the less fortunate families living in the community. To participate in the food drive, bring all non-perishable food items to the FLFHC office at 549 Kearney Ave. during normal business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. before Nov. 30. Be sure to label donations with the appropriate village name.
The village with the most donations will receive an extra $50 in village social funds and bragging rights until next year. Last year’s winner was Normandy Village.
Toys for Tots
FLFHC will again have a Toys for Tots box in the waiting room of the main offices at 549 Kearney Ave. to support the efforts of Fort Leavenworth Marines. The box will be available Dec. 1-14. Bring unwrapped toys to the FLFHC office for donation.
‘I’m Thankful for…’ children’s contest
For the holiday season, FLFHC wants to know what children are thankful for. A contest for children of all ages continues through Nov. 30. Stop by the FLFHC office to pick up a submission form during normal business hours; submission forms can also be found under News & Events at www.ftleaven-worthfamilyhousing.com. The winner will be awarded a prize as well as have his or her letter published in the FLFHC December newsletter.
Utilities tip
Don’t forget to change furnace filters each month. Not only will this help clean the air that circulates through the home but will foster more efficient air flow and even heating throughout the house. Free air filters may be picked up at the maintenance shop at 800 W. Warehouse Road.
