Back To the Future tonight at the Alton Amphitheater. Come on down and enjoy this beautiful Saturday night Starts at 8:30

August 15, 2017 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Effective through 3:30 p.m. today, Division Street will be closed to traffic from Godfrey Street to Wills Street for repair.

Alton Bulk/Large Item Drop-Off The City of Alton and Republic Services are partnering on a bulk/large item drop-off day in Alton. This event allows residents to dispose of large items at no charge. The drop-off drive will be Saturday, August 19th from 7:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon at the former landfill on Alby Street across from the VFW. Items that will be accepted include mattresses, furniture, bulky items that don’t fit in your trash cart, carpet (cut into 4-ft lengths). There will also be an E-Waste recycling drive, provided by CJD E-Cycling, on site, so you may bring electronics for recycling. CJD E-Cycling will be accepting Tubed TVs starting at $5 up to $25 depending on size of the TV. You may contact CJD E-Cycling at 618-659-9006. Items that will NOT be accepted include concrete, shingles, construction debris, loose trash, trash in bags and cardboard boxes, tires, and other household hazardous materials. This event is open to Alton residents only; participants must present a valid driver’s license or other form of photo identification showing address. Only one trip per address is allowed. No trailers, stake-bed trucks, or box trucks are permitted. Waste must be below the top of the truck for standard pickup trucks. “This is an excellent opportunity for our residents to dispose of any bulk items they may have,” said Mayor Brant Walker. “The City of Alton and Republic Service realize that we need a way for residents to dispose of bulk items and we hope that residents will take advantage of this free service.” Any questions should be directed to the Alton Public Works Department at 463-3530. CLEAN UP GUIDELINES (HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ONLY) Items included in Bulk Drop-Off: 1.Furniture 2.Couches, chairs, dressers, tables, bookshelves, desks, headboards, etc. 3.Mattress sets 4.Large carpets (cut into bundles no longer than 4ft in length and not to exceed 50lbs. Must be tied with string/twine.) 5.Glass portions of doors, windows, etc. NOTE: These must be broken and placed into a small box marked “glass.” 6.All nails/staples or anything sharp that is exposed must be removed to prevent injury to you and the collector. 6.Basketball sets/poles: NOTE: These must be broken down/cut into 4ft. sections and no larger than 3” in diameter. Items not included in Bulk Pickup: 1.Samsung Home Appliances 2.Construction debris of any kind 3.Shingles, drywall, vinyl siding, molding/trim, fencing, kitchen cabinets, etc. 4.Loose trash or trash in cardboard boxes. 5.Basketball sets/poles, unless they are broken down into 4ft. sections and no larger than 3” in diameter. 6.Concrete. 7.Tires. 8.Lead/oil based paint, varnish. 9.Batteries. 10.Yard waste. 11.Fluorescent light bulbs. 12.Any other items not listed identified as hazardous waste. 13. Electronic Waste – due to IL state law, electronics cannot be disposed of in a landfill and therefore cannot be placed at the curb for pickup. This includes televisions, computer monitors/accessories, DVD/VCR players, as well as several other items. For a complete list of banned items, and where to properly dispose of these items, contact Republic Services.

Second Chance Saturday 10 am- 2 pm, Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Venice Recreational Center, 305 Broadway, Venice The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Circuit Clerk and Simmons Hanly Conroy will help eligible individuals expunge or seal minor criminal records, resolve outstanding traffic warrants, misdemeanor warrants and ordinance violations without concern for arrest. Drug testing available onsite. Activities for children also provided. Download the expungement registration form at www.simmonsfirm.com/2ndChance. Return no later than Aug. 31!

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Monday August 21 11AM-2PM @ Liberty Bank Amphitheater. Please Share

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Effective over the weekend and into Monday August 14, 2017, George Street, between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street as well as the intersection of E 3rd Street and George Street will be closed for maintenance. PLEASE NOTE: E 3RD STREET, BETWEEN HENRY AND LANGDON, IS NOW OPEN.

Alton Bulk/Large Item Drop-Off The City of Alton and Republic Services are partnering on a bulk/large item drop-off day in Alton. This event allows residents to dispose of large items at no charge. The drop-off drive will be Saturday, August 19th from 7:00 A.M. until 12:00 Noon at the former landfill on Alby Street across from the VFW. Items that will be accepted include mattresses, furniture, bulky items that don’t fit in your trash cart, carpet (cut into 4-ft lengths). There will also be an E-Waste recycling drive, provided by CJD E-Cycling, on site, so you may bring electronics for recycling. CJD E-Cycling will be accepting Tubed TVs starting at $5 up to $25 depending on size of the TV. You may contact CJD E-Cycling at 618-659-9006. Items that will NOT be accepted include concrete, shingles, construction debris, loose trash, trash in bags and cardboard boxes, tires, and other household hazardous materials. This event is open to Alton residents only; participants must present a valid driver’s license or other form of photo identification showing address. Only one trip per address is allowed. No trailers, stake-bed trucks, or box trucks are permitted. Waste must be below the top of the truck for standard pickup trucks. “This is an excellent opportunity for our residents to dispose of any bulk items they may have,” said Mayor Brant Walker. “The City of Alton and Republic Service realize that we need a way for residents to dispose of bulk items and we hope that residents will take advantage of this free service.” Any questions should be directed to the Alton Public Works Department at 463-3530. CLEAN UP GUIDELINES (HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ONLY) Items included in Bulk Drop-Off: 1.Furniture 2.Couches, chairs, dressers, tables, bookshelves, desks, headboards, etc. 3.Mattress sets 4.Large carpets (cut into bundles no longer than 4ft in length and not to exceed 50lbs. Must be tied with string/twine.) 5.Glass portions of doors, windows, etc. NOTE: These must be broken and placed into a small box marked “glass.” 6.All nails/staples or anything sharp that is exposed must be removed to prevent injury to you and the collector. 6.Basketball sets/poles: NOTE: These must be broken down/cut into 4ft. sections and no larger than 3” in diameter. Items not included in Bulk Pickup: 1.Samsung Home Appliances 2.Construction debris of any kind 3.Shingles, drywall, vinyl siding, molding/trim, fencing, kitchen cabinets, etc. 4.Loose trash or trash in cardboard boxes. 5.Basketball sets/poles, unless they are broken down into 4ft. sections and no larger than 3” in diameter. 6.Concrete. 7.Tires. 8.Lead/oil based paint, varnish. 9.Batteries. 10.Yard waste. 11.Fluorescent light bulbs. 12.Any other items not listed identified as hazardous waste. 13. Electronic Waste – due to IL state law, electronics cannot be disposed of in a landfill and therefore cannot be placed at the curb for pickup. This includes televisions, computer monitors/accessories, DVD/VCR players, as well as several other items. For a complete list of banned items, and where to properly dispose of these items, contact Republic Services.

The City of Alton is proud to announce a new service called NotifyAlton. NotifyAlton is a city service that supplies residents with text messages for Traffic Impacts,Street Closures,Leaf Removal, etc. The City of Alton urges residents to subscribe to receive alerts sent directly to mobile phones. To Enroll go to cityofaltonil.com/mobilealerts We are firmly committed to your privacy and the protection of your information. We will NEVER share, sell or rent individual personal information with anyone without your advance. This service will not enroll you in CODERED alerts. To sign up for CodeRed Alerts you may do so by going to cityofaltonil.com/codered Please Share

The City of Alton is now once again able to accept Sewer/Trash payments over the phone. The number to dial is 1-844-462-1016. You will need your account number to make a payment.

August 8, 2017 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Effective overnight tonight, Tuesday, August 8, 2017, and into Wednesday, August 9, 2017, Third Street, between Henry St and Langdon for sewer main repair. Thank you!

The entire intersection of 3rd St. and Langdon St. will be closed from Tuesday, August 1 through Monday, August 7 for road maintenance