Government & Community Resources

Results: 123

• Absentee Ballots (5)
  TQ-1800.0500

  Absentee Ballots

  TQ-1800.0500
  
  Programs that arrange for the participation (usually by mail) in elections by qualified voters who, because of serious illness, military service or absence from home for business or other reasons, are unable to appear at the polls in person on election day.
• ADA Implementation Assistance (3)
  TP-4000.3250-050

  ADA Implementation Assistance

  TP-4000.3250-050
  
  Programs that provide assistance for organizations that are in the process of implementing the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and have questions regarding its requirements.
• Adult Residential Facility Complaints (1)
  DD-1500.0080

  Adult Residential Facility Complaints

  DD-1500.0080
  
  Programs, usually offered by licensing authorities, that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, cleanliness and safety of facilities, treatment of residents, quality of care, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of group residences for adults with disabilities, assisted living facilities, and senior residential care homes.
• Affordable Housing Development Incentives (1)
  TB-3000.0400

  Affordable Housing Development Incentives

  TB-3000.0400
  
  Federal, state and local programs that encourage the development of affordable housing by offering impact fee reimbursements, waivers or postponement plans; administrative construction fee exemptions; development plan fee waivers; priority processing for qualifying projects; sales tax rebates; property tax abatement; low income housing tax credits; private activity bonds to finance construction; density bonus programs that allow more housing units per acre than would otherwise be permitted; alternative design standards and other incentives. Impact fees are charges that are designed to compensate a community for the cost of extending the infrastructure to support new development, e.g., to help pay for the additional roadway capacity, water and waste water facilities, schools, parks, and fire protection facilities. Also included are programs that provide incentives that pay for the purchase, development or rehabilitation of rental housing that is targeted to older adults, people with disabilities, low income people in rural areas and other special populations.
• Air Pollution Control (1)
  JD-6500.0500

  Air Pollution Control

  JD-6500.0500
  
  Programs that establish minimum standards for air quality, offer incentives which help to advance clean air goals, develop and enforce regulations that are designed to reduce and control gaseous and particulate contaminants in the air, monitor air pollution levels, investigate complaints regarding violations and, when warranted, initiate litigation against individuals and organizations who have failed to comply with air pollution control regulations.
• Ambulance Services (7)
  LD-1500.0600

  Ambulance Services

  LD-1500.0600
  
  Programs that provide ground vehicles which transport acutely ill or injured individuals to health care facilities for treatment or from one health care facility to another for specialized care. Ambulances are equipped and staffed to provide medical care during transit and, in communities where the municipality contracts with the company as their emergency medical service provider, are dispatched when residents contact 911 with a medical emergency, not accessed directly. Depending on the terms of the contract, the ambulance company may be the municipality's primary first responder, may serve in a backup capacity when the city's service is busy or may handle the transport component of the service while the city's paramedic/EMT service functions as the first responder. Ambulance companies may also provide emergency transport for people who want to go somewhere other than where the municipality's emergency medical service is authorized to take them.
• Animal Adoption (8)
  PD-7600.0100

  Animal Adoption

  PD-7600.0100
  
  Programs that place stray and homeless domestic pets with people who are willing to provide for their care; find homes for wild burros, horses or other animals who are being removed from their natural environment; or place retired race horses, show horses, greyhounds and other animals when their racing or show careers have come to an end. Included are websites where animals available for adoption can be listed.
• Animal Control (15)
  PD-0700.0400

  Animal Control

  PD-0700.0400
  
  Programs that pick up and impound or return to their owners domestic animals who have strayed from their homes. Also included are programs that enforce leash laws and animal sanitation ordinances and those that handle complaints regarding domestic animals who have bitten someone or are otherwise making nuisances of themselves. Most animal control programs are unable to handle nuisance wildlife unless the animal is sick or shows symptoms of rabies.
• Animal Licenses (1)
  PD-0700.0600

  Animal Licenses

  PD-0700.0600
  
  Programs that issue licenses for domestic animals who are subject to regulation. Annual licensing is required for dogs of a specified age (rabies certificates are usually required) and, frequently, for equines (horses, mules, ponies, donkeys, burros) who reside in some areas. Optional identification tags are available for cats and are usually valid for the lifetime of the animal. Licensing fees are usually reduced for neutered dogs or dogs who are certified by a veterinarian as being unable to reproduce; dog guides may receive permanent licenses for a very nominal fee. In many jurisdictions, special licenses may be required for people keeping exotic pets (e.g. tigers, wolves) that may require special conditions and/or pose a possible risk to the public if not properly secured.
• Animal Lost and Found (3)
  PD-7600.0300

  Animal Lost and Found

  PD-7600.0300
  
  Programs that assist people who have lost their pets to obtain information, if available, about the pet's location. These programs may provide registration services and identification tags which inform people who find a lost pet about who to call, and/or may maintain an information network to match details on lost pets with details about those people have found.
• Animal Rescue (1)
  PD-7600.0500

  Animal Rescue

  PD-7600.0500
  
  Programs that rescue domestic animals who are in hazardous situations and which may provide emergency medical care if injuries have occurred.
• Animal Shelter Attendant Volunteer Opportunities (1)
  PX-0500.0700

  Animal Shelter Attendant Volunteer Opportunities

  PX-0500.0700
  
  Animal shelters that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide care for impounded animals (feeding, watering, bathing, grooming, exercising, socializing, cleaning cages), reunite lost pets with their owners and/or help find homes for unwanted animals who have been abandoned.
• Animal Shelters (6)
  PD-7600.0600

  Animal Shelters

  PD-7600.0600
  
  Programs that provide protection and care for unwanted pets or stray animals, and hold them for a specified period of time to provide an opportunity for owners to claim them prior to offering them for adoption. Included are shelters that euthanize the animals if not adopted within a specified amount of time, as well as "no kill" shelters that will keep the animals until they are adopted.
• Better Business Bureaus (1)
  DD-2100.1000

  Better Business Bureaus

  DD-2100.1000
  
  Nonprofit organizations sponsored by private, local businesses which provide general information about products or services, reliability reports, background information regarding local businesses and records of the companies' complaint handling performances. Most Better Business Bureaus accept complaints against businesses and help to resolve disputes through mediation or binding arbitration utilizing volunteer arbitration panels.
• Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance (1)
  DF-7020.1000

  Birth Certificate Fee Payment Assistance

  DF-7020.1000
  
  Programs that provide financial assistance to help people pay for a copy of a birth certificate in situations where they cannot otherwise afford one.
• Birth Certificates (9)
  DF-7000.1200

  Birth Certificates

  DF-7000.1200
  
  Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide copies of birth certificates, i.e., documents which certify the date and place of a person's birth as well as his/her parentage. Available in most jurisdictions are authorized copies which are required to obtain a driver’s license, passport, Social Security card and other services related to an individual’s identity; and informational copies which cannot be used to establish a person’s identity. Only individuals designated by law have access to authorized copies of a person's birth certificate.
• Building Code Information (1)
  TE-1000.0700-120

  Building Code Information

  TE-1000.0700-120
  
  Programs that answer specific questions and/or publish information about local building codes and the impact they have on the activities of residents. Questions may deal with the construction, repair, demolition, removal or relocation of buildings or structures as well as the installation, alteration, repair, use and operation of heating, plumbing, lighting, ventilating, refrigerating, electrical and mechanical appliances and equipment within those structures.
• Building Code Violations Reporting (1)
  TE-1000.0700-180

  Building Code Violations Reporting

  TE-1000.0700-180
  
  Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that the public can use to report information about buildings, swimming pools, fences, walls or other structures that are believed to be in violation of building or housing codes or related local ordinances. Building codes set requirements for sanitary facilities, electrical, lighting, ventilation, building construction, building materials, fire safety, plumbing and energy conservation as well as standards for swimming pools, swimming pool enclosures, fences, walls, retaining walls and other structures.
• Business Assistance Centers (1)
  TB-0900.0600

  Business Assistance Centers

  TB-0900.0600
  
  One-stop centers that provide information about business registration and incorporation; one-on-one business counseling; customized training; information about enterprise and empowerment zones for tax credits; access to government contracts; access to credit and financing resources; minority business development assistance; small business loan information; loan form preparation assistance; technical assistance on market research, marketing plans and business plans; and other support services for business owners and employers.
• Business Consulting Services (1)
  TB-0900.0650-060

  Business Consulting Services

  TB-0900.0650-060
  
  Programs that provide specialized consultations for businesses in key areas such as start-up, finance, management, marketing, tourism and technical assessment to enhance overall effectiveness and growth. Services may include review of business plans, financial statements, and projections together with financial analysis and advice, as required; or information in response to straightforward questions. Organizing community groups to undertake projects, and arranging funding partners for these projects may also be key components. Included are face-to-face consultations which may involve multiple in-depth sessions and consultations via the telephone during which specific business-related questions are answered.
• Child Abuse Volunteer Opportunities (3)
  PX-2300.0200-150

  Child Abuse Volunteer Opportunities

  PX-2300.0200-150
  
  Community organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration on any of a variety of projects which attempt to prevent child abuse or provide supportive services for abused children and/or the individuals responsible for the abuse.
• Child Custody Orders (1)
  DF-7000.1450

  Child Custody Orders

  DF-7000.1450
  
  Programs that register, maintain and where appropriate, provide certified copies of the official document that identifies the adult or agency with the legal authority and duty to manage the affairs and care of a minor child and, where relevant, the visitation rights of the noncustodial parent. Copies of child custody decrees may be requested by courts in a state other than the child's "home state" in cases of interstate child custody proceedings or by other persons who are affected by or have a legitimate interest in the decree.
• Child Passenger Safety Education (11)
  JR-8200.8500-150

  Child Passenger Safety Education

  JR-8200.8500-150
  
  Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to protect children from preventable injuries and fatalities sustained in and around automobiles. Included are programs that provide information about laws which relate to the use of child passenger safety seats to restrain infants and young children who are riding as passengers in motor vehicles, which stress the importance of child passenger safety measures and/or which make available information about the relative merits of different types of child passenger safety seats; and those that address safety issues such as heat stroke, hypothermia, carbon monoxide poisoning, runaway vehicles, carjacking/abduction, trunk entrapment, self-release from car seat and other problems that may occur when young children are left unattended in a vehicle.
• Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections (1)
  JR-8200.8500-160

  Child Passenger Safety Seat Inspections

  JR-8200.8500-160
  
  Programs, often offered by police and fire personnel, that conduct inspections which offer guidance regarding child passenger safety seats and the law, choosing a car seat that is appropriate for a particular child's height and weight, correct car seat installation and restraining a child in a car seat.
• Child Passenger Safety Seats (2)
  JR-8400.1500

  Child Passenger Safety Seats

  JR-8400.1500
  
  Programs that pay for, provide and/or install car seats that can be used to restrain infants or young children who are riding as passengers in motor vehicles. Also included are programs that provide booster seats for older children or provide referrals to organizations that provide the seats or the safety checks.
• City Government Information Services (55)
  TJ-3200.2500-140

  City Government Information Services

  TJ-3200.2500-140
  
  Programs that provide information about city government offices and services that interested individuals can access on a website or in person, or by telephone, email, chat, text or other communication channel. In some cases, assistance is available to help identify and locate an appropriate office.
• City Offices of Emergency Services (2)
  TH-1500.1400

  City Offices of Emergency Services

  TH-1500.1400
  
  City government offices that have primary responsibility for the coordination of emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; and which serve as the central point of contact for receiving reports of incidents that occur within their jurisdiction and for disseminating emergency-related information.
• Civil Marriages (1)
  PH-9400.1500

  Civil Marriages

  PH-9400.1500
  
  Offices that offer the services of individuals who have been appointed by the government to perform nonreligious marriage ceremonies between people who have previously secured a marriage license.
• Commercial Graffiti Removal (1)
  TE-2500.1500

  Commercial Graffiti Removal

  TE-2500.1500
  
  Programs that paint over or remove inscriptions, designs and other markings that deface structures in business districts.
• Consumer Education (7)
  DD-1800

  Consumer Education

  DD-1800
  
  Programs that utilize a wide variety of informational materials and techniques to increase the public's awareness of their rights and responsibilities as consumers of goods and services. The services may include information concerning federal and state consumer protection laws and regulatory agencies; advice regarding comparison shopping, use of consumer reports and buying guides, and other practices that help consumers make informed decisions and avoid problems before they occur; and education regarding the steps that need to be taken to resolve problems with unfair credit practices, defective products, shoddy repairs or workmanship or incompetent services.
• County Clerk of the Courts Offices (5)
  TD-6600.4500-160

  County Clerk of the Courts Offices

  TD-6600.4500-160
  
  The offices of individuals appointed by judges to assist in managing the flow of cases through the court; maintain court files, records and exhibits; handle financial matters; and provide other administrative support.
• County Executive Offices (9)
  TD-6600.4500-260

  County Executive Offices

  TD-6600.4500-260
  
  The office of the individual who holds the position of county executive and serves as the chief administrative officer of the jurisdiction. The county executive may appoint the heads of county departments and is usually responsible for general administration of county departments and services. Other responsibilities vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and generally depend on the local configuration of elected officials and their respective duties.
• County Offices of Emergency Services (8)
  TH-1500.1600

  County Offices of Emergency Services

  TH-1500.1600
  
  County government offices that have primary responsibility for the coordination of emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation; and which serve as the central point of contact for receiving reports of incidents that occur within their jurisdiction and for disseminating emergency-related information.
• County Recorder Offices (8)
  TD-6600.4500-300

  County Recorder Offices

  TD-6600.4500-300
  
  The office of the individual who holds the position of county recorder and is responsible for registering and maintaining a permanent record of deeds, mortgages, liens, affidavits and other legal instruments; allowing the public to view official documents; and providing certified copies of documents requested by the public. The office may file records of surveys, parcel maps, subdivisions and assessment maps, and assessor's plat maps; issue marriage licenses; file documents relating to births, deaths and marriages; conduct civil marriages; administer oaths of offices; and/or perform other duties as required by statute.
• Credit Counseling (3)
  DM-1500.1500

  Credit Counseling

  DM-1500.1500
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who want to improve their understanding of the consumer credit lending and collections systems, and maximize their skill in using credit. Services may include help in completing credit application forms, understanding how credit information is analyzed, choosing the best credit cards and/or interest rates available, determining how many credit cards can be managed, protecting one's credit information, communicating with creditors, improving poor credit reports and associated credit scores, eliminating credit card debt and dealing with other credit card issues.
• Cruelty to Animals Investigation (1)
  PD-7600.1500

  Cruelty to Animals Investigation

  PD-7600.1500
  
  Programs that investigate reports of cruelty to animals, intervene in these situations and, when warranted, remove animals who have been abused or neglected and initiate legal proceedings against abusive owners.
• DBA Registration (9)
  DF-4500.1000-170

  DBA Registration

  DF-4500.1000-170
  
  Programs that make an official record of the assumed names of individuals, partnerships or other business associates including groups of people who have pooled their resources to purchase lottery tickets or participate in other games of chance. The programs provide application forms and many allow people to search for DBA names (also called fictitious business names or FBNs), in person, on their website or via written request.
• Dead Animal Pickup (1)
  TE-8920.7100-170

  Dead Animal Pickup

  TE-8920.7100-170
  
  Programs that remove and arrange for the disposal of the bodies of animals found dead on roads and other public property or accessible private property.
• Death Certificates (8)
  DF-7000.1700-300

  Death Certificates

  DF-7000.1700-300
  
  Programs that issue, maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to or copies of the official documents that certify that an individual has died. Death certificates specify the cause of death and are generally signed by an attending or examining physician. Available in most jurisdictions are authorized copies which may be required to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify Social Security and access other services related to an individual’s identity; and informational copies which cannot be used to establish identity. Only individuals designated by law have access to authorized copies of a person's death certificate.
• Disability Parking Permits (1)
  DF-7000.6550-170

  Disability Parking Permits

  DF-7000.6550-170
  
  Programs that issue plates, decals or other special devices which allow people who have disabilities to park in designated spaces in public areas or in front of their homes, to park for unlimited periods of time in time limit zones and/or to park in metered parking areas without paying fees. The permits may not apply to commercial loading zones, bus zones, red zones and no parking zones.
• Disaster Loans (1)
  TH-2900.1750

  Disaster Loans

  TH-2900.1750
  
  Programs that provide low-interest loans for people whose homes, personal property or businesses have been destroyed or have suffered disaster-related damage. Some programs require that the community be declared a disaster area by the President or the Governor before making the loans available.
• Disaster Related Cash Grants (4)
  TH-2900.1785

  Disaster Related Cash Grants

  TH-2900.1785
  
  Programs that provide cash grants to businesses, individuals and families who have been affected by a major disaster or large-scale emergency including a public health crisis like a pandemic that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. Monies can generally be used to pay for temporary housing, housing repair or replacement, permanent housing construction, moving and storage, personal property replacement, medical and dental services, funeral and burial services, transportation assistance and other expenses not covered by insurance or other programs. Included are the FEMA Individuals and Households Program (a program jointly funded by the federal government and the state and administered by the state), stimulus packages approved by Congress and signed by the President, state supplemental programs, and disaster related cash grant programs offered by local government and private sector organizations. Also included are tax rebate credit programs, also known as economic impact credits, for those who were eligible for such cash grants but who did not receive one or the full amount, which can be claimed on a 2020 Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR, as well as the web tool launched by the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service that allows quick registration for payments for people who don't normally file a tax return.
• Disaster Related Debris Removal (1)
  TH-2900.6400-170

  Disaster Related Debris Removal

  TH-2900.6400-170
  
  Programs that help communities clean up blighted areas or recover from a major disaster or large-scale emergency by removing the rubble of destroyed buildings, the remains of fallen trees and other major wreckage; or by providing financial assistance to pay for this service.
• Disaster Related Monetary Fund Management (1)
  TH-2900.1700-300

  Disaster Related Monetary Fund Management

  TH-2900.1700-300
  
  Organizations that initiate fundraising drives in the wake of a major disaster or large-scale emergency, collect monetary contributions from the general public, and use the money to support their own relief efforts or distribute the funds to organizations that have a designated role in times of disaster or directly to people who have suffered a loss.
• Disaster Specific Home Repair (1)
  TH-2900.6500-150

  Disaster Specific Home Repair

  TH-2900.6500-150
  
  Programs that provide financial assistance, building materials and supplies and/or the services of volunteers who have building trade expertise to help individuals and families whose homes have suffered damage in a major disaster or large-scale emergency make necessary repairs.
• Disaster Victims (1)
  YX-1800

  Disaster Victims

  YX-1800
  
  Individuals who have suffered physical injury or loss of property due to a sudden calamitous event of natural or human origin such as a fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake or outbreak of war or civil unrest.
• Drop In Centers (1)
  TC-1700

  Drop In Centers

  TC-1700
  
  Programs that provide an alternative, non-residential environment that people with any of a variety of issues can visit on an informal basis to find mutual support and access to social and recreational activities. People can drop by whenever they like without the need to make an appointment and have the option of participating in whatever activities are currently underway.
• Election Information (8)
  TQ-1800.1600

  Election Information

  TQ-1800.1600
  
  Programs that publish and/or distribute voter information guides, sample ballots and other materials that provide information regarding the positions of rival candidates in an election, summaries of the pros and cons of specific ballot measures (including potential costs to taxpayers and arguments for and against individual measures prepared by proponents and opponents), rules for same day voter registration and general information about precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, early voting options, secured vote by mail ballot drop-off locations (where available), as well as other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.
• Electric Service Maintenance/Repair (3)
  BV-8950.1800-190

  Electric Service Maintenance/Repair

  BV-8950.1800-190
  
  Organizations that are responsible for accepting and acting on reports of electric service outages, downed power lines or other problems with the electric service.
• Environmental Issues (1)
  YZ-1990

  Environmental Issues

  YZ-1990
  
  Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with conservation, pollution, beautification, recycling, or other environmental topics.
• Federated Giving Programs (3)
  TD-1200.1800

  Federated Giving Programs

  TD-1200.1800
  
  Joint fund-raising efforts usually administered by a nonprofit "umbrella" organization like United Way or United Jewish Appeal which, in turn, distributes the contributed funds to a diverse range of nonprofit agencies. Some of these programs may also provide direct services for individuals and organizations in their community.
• Financial Literacy Training (7)
  DM-2000

  Financial Literacy Training

  DM-2000
  
  Programs that provide educational workshops, printed materials, Internet website information or other types of resources for individuals, families, business owners and others that deal with the essentials of money management, asset building and financial independence. A wide variety of money management issues may be addressed including banking services, consumer credit lending, debt consolidation/repayment, bankruptcy, small business development, retirement planning, investment management, savings, risk management, tax and estate law and other similar topics.
• Fire Control/Extinction (67)
  JR-1900.2000

  Fire Control/Extinction

  JR-1900.2000
  
  Programs that are responsible for fighting fires in urban or wilderness areas as well as high-rise fires, marine fires, fires involving petrochemicals or hazardous materials and those associated with air crashes.
• Fire Prevention Information (65)
  JR-8200.2000

  Fire Prevention Information

  JR-8200.2000
  
  Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to protect homes, businesses and property from the threat of fire. Fire prevention programs provide information about faulty wiring and other electrical hazards, kitchen fires, smoking risks, child-related fire safety, flammable materials storage, brush clearance, fire retardant building materials and ground cover, techniques for fighting a fire until the fire agency arrives (first aid firefighting) and other similar topics. Included are programs that inspect the homes of individual citizens and give them a report which recommends ways to protect their property as well as those that deal with fire safety in a more general way.
• Fire Stations (69)
  JR-1950

  Fire Stations

  JR-1950
  
  Locations throughout the community which house fire equipment and personnel.
• Fire Victims (1)
  YX-1800.2000

  Fire Victims

  YX-1800.2000
  
  Individuals who have been injured, lost their homes and/or businesses or had them severely damaged due to a fire.
• Firearm Safety Education (1)
  JR-8200.2100

  Firearm Safety Education

  JR-8200.2100
  
  Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the basic techniques for safely handling, cleaning, repairing and storing rifles, shotguns, pistols and other firearms. Also included are programs that teach young children the dangers associated with firearms, the difference between toy guns and real ones, the importance of not touching or handling guns that may be found around the house or in other environments and what to do if they come into contact with a gun, i.e., leave the vicinity where the gun is located and tell an adult immediately; and/or that teach parents child-related firearm safety including the suggestion that they ask other parents if there are firearms in the home and ensure that they are safely secured before allowing their child to visit.
• Food Handling Permits (2)
  DF-7000.2250

  Food Handling Permits

  DF-7000.2250
  
  Programs that offer permits which authorize the holder to work in the kitchens of food establishments such as restaurants and cafeterias preparing and serving food.
• Fraud Prevention (1)
  FN-1500.2050

  Fraud Prevention

  FN-1500.2050
  
  Programs that help older adults, people who live alone and other vulnerable individuals become aware of the scams and con games that are most frequently used to induce victims to part with their money or valuables. Common scams include fraudulent prize offers, "free" travel packages that have hidden costs or which never materialize, "get rich quick" investments that turn out to be worthless, tax debt/refund scams, phony charities with names that are similar to well-known organizations and schemes involving promises to recover an individual's money following their victimization by another scam.
• Fund Disbursement/Allocations Assistance (1)
  TP-2100.0250-300

  Fund Disbursement/Allocations Assistance

  TP-2100.0250-300
  
  Programs that help organizations that have raised funds to support community agencies which offer human services to develop and implement an effective procedure for reviewing requests for new or continuing funding and making decisions that will benefit the community as a whole regarding the programs that will receive new or continued financial or management support and those whose funding will be discontinued.
• General Consumer Complaints (3)
  DD-1500.4050

  General Consumer Complaints

  DD-1500.4050
  
  Programs such as local consumer complaints offices that respond to a range of consumer issues rather than specializing in handling a particular type of complaint. These programs register complaints by consumers and, when possible, attempt to find a satisfactory resolution.
• Graffiti Removal Paint Banks (1)
  TE-2500.6500

  Graffiti Removal Paint Banks

  TE-2500.6500
  
  Organizations that provide cans of paint, brushes, rollers and other equipment that people can use to remove inscriptions, designs and other markings that deface buildings and other structures in residential and/or business districts.
• Hazardous Materials Collection Sites (1)
  TE-8920.7200-300

  Hazardous Materials Collection Sites

  TE-8920.7200-300
  
  Programs that sponsor sites where people can bring household cleaners, automobile products (e.g., antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, motor oil), pesticides, herbicides, paint products, outdated medicines and other hazardous materials typically found in the household for disposal. Hazardous materials are those that are labelled "corrosive", "flammable", "irritant", "toxic" or "poison" or which react when combined with other substances.
• Hazardous Waste Control (1)
  JD-6500.1800-300

  Hazardous Waste Control

  JD-6500.1800-300
  
  Programs that establish regulations for the disposal of hazardous waste, issue hazardous waste permits which authorize the treatment of hazardous materials and discharge into the public sewer system; issue licenses for for class one landfills, i.e., those that handle all waste except for nuclear materials; establish standards for abandoned hazardous waste; accept and investigate reports of accidental spills or illegal dumping into the streets, gutters, catch basins, sewers or storm drains; and, where warranted, revoke licenses or permits that have been issued and/or initiate litigation against individuals and organizations who have failed to comply with hazardous waste control regulations.
• Home Library Services (1)
  TJ-4500.2900

  Home Library Services

  TJ-4500.2900
  
  Libraries that arrange for the delivery by mail or volunteer messenger of books and/or audiovisual materials to people who, because of an illness, injury or disability, are unable to leave their homes to select their own reading and/or listening material in person.
• Home Safety Evaluations (1)
  JR-8200.3000-250

  Home Safety Evaluations

  JR-8200.3000-250
  
  Programs that conduct home inspections to assess and make recommendations to eliminate potentially hazardous conditions and to ensure that the individual or family has a plan to deal with emergencies should they arise. Safety evaluation programs often target homes with children or elderly residents and focus on dangerous rugs or floors, fire hazards, unsanitary or unsafe kitchens or bathrooms, poor lighting, unsafe storage of medication and other toxic materials, hazardous placement of kitchen equipment and other tools, access barriers in the home or yard and other discernible problems.
• Humane Animal Traps (1)
  PD-7600.3100

  Humane Animal Traps

  PD-7600.3100
  
  Programs that loan or otherwise provide access to equipment that can be used to humanely trap wild animals or animals who are tame but, because of injury, fear of humans or other conditions, cannot be confined without use of equipment.
• Identification Cards (2)
  DF-7000.3300

  Identification Cards

  DF-7000.3300
  
  Programs that issue documentation that is designed to prove the identity of the person carrying it.
• Immunization Records (6)
  DF-7000.3325

  Immunization Records

  DF-7000.3325
  
  Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to the cumulative history of the occasions on which an individual has received specific vaccinations, such as those related to childhood diseases, flu, travel and COVID-19.
• International Travel Advisories (1)
  BT-8750.3300

  International Travel Advisories

  BT-8750.3300
  
  Programs that provide information to the public regarding health risks, political instability and other conditions abroad which may affect an individual's decision to travel.
• Land Deeds/Titles (5)
  DF-7000.8350-450

  Land Deeds/Titles

  DF-7000.8350-450
  
  Programs that issue, maintain on file, retrieve and, where appropriate, provide access to the official document that transfers ownership of land from one individual to another or which otherwise provides evidence of the individual's entitlement to the property.
• Large Item Trash/Garbage Pickup (1)
  TE-8920.7100-400

  Large Item Trash/Garbage Pickup

  TE-8920.7100-400
  
  Refuse collection programs that pick up specified amounts of large, bulky items such as plasterboard, tile, broken concrete or cardboard boxes on regular collection days when given ample prior notice.
• Laundry Facilities (3)
  BM-6500.6500-450

  Laundry Facilities

  BM-6500.6500-450
  
  Public or private facilities for washing, drying and ironing clothes that are available to homeless people, travelers and other individuals who do not have access to private laundry facilities.
• Lead Abatement (1)
  JP-6500.1500-450

  Lead Abatement

  JP-6500.1500-450
  
  Programs that reduce the hazards associated with the presence of lead in schools, apartment buildings, homes and other structures by removing the contamination in order to reduce or eliminate incidents of lead poisoning. Although there are several exposure sources, lead-based paint is the most widespread and dangerous high-dose source of lead exposure for young children.
• Marriage Licenses (9)
  DF-7000.5000

  Marriage Licenses

  DF-7000.5000
  
  Programs that issue permits, which are usually addressed to the minister or magistrate who is going to perform the ceremony, that provide written authorization for two people to marry. Also included are programs that maintain copies of marriage licenses and make copies available upon request.
• Mass Feeding Services (1)
  TH-2600.6450-500

  Mass Feeding Services

  TH-2600.6450-500
  
  Programs that provide meals at a central location for relief workers and/or for individuals and families whose homes have been made uninhabitable by a disaster or large-scale emergency and are unable to access food resources through ordinary means.
• Medical Peer Review Organizations (1)
  DF-6500.5000

  Medical Peer Review Organizations

  DF-6500.5000
  
  Groups of practicing doctors and nurses who are officially enlisted to review the practices of fellow professionals. Services may include investigation of individual complaints.
• Medication Disposal (2)
  TE-8920.7200-550

  Medication Disposal

  TE-8920.7200-550
  
  Programs that accept and safely dispose of unwanted or outdated medication. Substances that qualify for the program typically include such things as prescription drugs, nonprescription medication, acne therapies, athlete's foot treatment, vitamin and mineral supplements and throat lozenges. Medication disposal programs provide a environmentally safe alternative to flushing medications down the toilet where they may not be completely removed by the sewage treatment process or discarding them with household garbage where they may be found and consumed by children or animals or enter into the groundwater supply.
• Meeting Space (2)
  TC-5000

  Meeting Space

  TC-5000
  
  Programs that make conference rooms or other space available to individuals or groups who want to hold meetings or sponsor other public or private gatherings.
• Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities (1)
  PX-2300.1700-500

  Mentoring Services Volunteer Opportunities

  PX-2300.1700-500
  
  Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide companionship and guidance and/or serve as role models for individuals who are disadvantaged because of age, income, physical or developmental disabilities or family environment. Some programs may be looking specifically for male or female adult volunteers to serve as mentors for young men or women from families in which adult figures of the same gender are absent or only available on a limited and inadequate basis or who are troubled and at risk for delinquency; or for people who are willing to serve as peer role models. Also included are volunteer opportunities for career mentors, i.e., professionals who are willing to be paired with people who have an interest in their occupation/job.
• Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling (2)
  DM-1800.5000

  Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling

  DM-1800.5000
  
  Programs that provide assistance for people who are unable to make their mortgage payments and at risk of losing their homes through foreclosure or who are already in the foreclosure process. Services may include information about the foreclosure process, legal timelines and how to contact and negotiate with a lender; assessment of the homeowner's financial situation and development of a plan to address homeownership and financial issues; in-depth financial counseling regarding foreclosure avoidance options and/or options that involve leaving the home; advocacy with lenders, when necessary; and referrals to foreclosure prevention resources. Also included are programs that provide mediation services to negotiate a compromise between the individual and the financial institution that holds their mortgage in order to avoid foreclosure.
• Motor Vehicle Registration (1)
  DF-7000.5500

  Motor Vehicle Registration

  DF-7000.5500
  
  Programs that issue license plates for automobiles and other motor vehicles as evidence that the vehicles have been registered with the proper authorities and are authorized to be parked or driven on public roads and highways.
• Motor Vehicle Titles (1)
  DF-7000.8350-500

  Motor Vehicle Titles

  DF-7000.8350-500
  
  Programs that issue, transfer, maintain on file and, where appropriate, provide access to titles for motor vehicles. Includes titles for new vehicles, used vehicles that are being sold and/or vehicles whose owners have moved from another state. The program may also place liens against vehicles which are purchased on a payment schedule or with a loan using the vehicle as collateral.
• Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers (1)
  TC-5500.6000

  Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers

  TC-5500.6000
  
  Multipurpose centers that offer, at a single location, a wide variety of services and activities that are structured to meet the unique and varied needs of the entire community through different programs for different age and interest groups.
• Neuter/Spay Services (10)
  PD-9000.6000

  Neuter/Spay Services

  PD-9000.6000
  
  Programs that surgically alter animals to prevent them from reproducing. "Spay" refers to the surgical removal of the ovaries, uterus and fallopian tubes of a female animal; "neuter" refers to the surgical removal of the testes of a male animal.
• Nursing Facility Complaints (1)
  DD-1500.4280-600

  Nursing Facility Complaints

  DD-1500.4280-600
  
  Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence of staff, cleanliness and safety of facilities, treatment of patients, quality of care, excessive fees, unethical, improper or unprofessional conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of nursing facilities.
• Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance (3)
  TO-6000

  Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance

  TO-6000
  
  Programs that assess the needs of nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government organizations and other groups and offer information, guidance and problem solving assistance regarding specific approaches that management and program staff can use to solve targeted problems and achieve stated goals and objectives. Consultants may help their clients diagnose organizational strengths and weaknesses, serve as experts in a particular area, identify best practices and mechanisms for disseminating them, facilitate processes in which staff of the organization consider a problem and define the solution, serve as a "coach" who helps staff discover and utilize their own experience and expertise to reach decisions, and/or take on specific work within the organization as an "extra pair of hands" augmenting available staff.
• Paramedic/EMT Services (22)
  LD-6500

  Paramedic/EMT Services

  LD-6500
  
  Programs that utilize trained medical technicians who assist in rescue operations and provide preliminary emergency medical treatment for individuals who are acutely ill or injured on the scene and/or during transit to a health care facility. There are four levels of EMTs, the highest being paramedics who are permitted to administer drugs orally and intravenously, interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), perform endotracheal intubations and use monitors and other complex equipment. In most communities, paramedic/EMT services are structured as separate entities on a par with police and fire departments, are organized as a branch of another municipal department, such as the public health department, or are integrated into the operations of another municipal emergency service such as the local fire department or police department. Under the latter model, personnel may be cross-trained to perform both functions. Paramedics/EMTs are dispatched when residents contact 911 with a medical emergency and are not accessed directly.
• Passports (4)
  DF-7000.6650

  Passports

  DF-7000.6650
  
  Public sector offices known as passport acceptance facilities that have been authorized by the U.S. Department of State to accept and verify the documents, applicant signatures and identity for passport applications; place all of the documents and required photos into a specially sealed, tamperproof envelope that may only be opened by State Department officials; and forward them for processing. This is required for ALL passport applicants for a new adult passport, child (minor) passport, or lost, stolen or damaged passport applications. Most passport acceptance facilities are found in local post offices, county clerk's offices and some library locations. Passports are official documents which identify citizens, serve as written authorization from government authorities for citizens to travel abroad and, in effect, request foreign powers to allow bearers to enter and pass freely and safely. U.S. passports can be renewed by mail provided that the old passport was issued within the last 15 years, that the individual was age 16 or older at the time, and that, if applicable, proof of name change is provided. The old valid passport, a color passport photo, a completed DS-82 form and a check or money order for the fee must be submitted.
• Peer to Peer Networking (8)
  PH-1400.6500

  Peer to Peer Networking

  PH-1400.6500
  
  Programs that link individuals who have a particular disability or condition or have specific types of life experiences and are interested in meeting or corresponding with others who have similar disabilities, conditions or experiences for the purpose of information sharing and support.
• Personal Financial Counseling (7)
  DM-6500

  Personal Financial Counseling

  DM-6500
  
  Programs that help people who are having difficulty paying their monthly bills gain control of their finances. The process generally involves analysis of the individual's income, expenses, debts, taxes and other factors to create a personal financial assessment; development of a budget for basic living expenses; and agreement on a short-term plan for repayment of creditors which may include debt consolidation or other strategies and a longer term plan for realizing personal financial goals.
• Pet Assisted Therapy Volunteer Opportunities (1)
  PX-0500.6500

  Pet Assisted Therapy Volunteer Opportunities

  PX-0500.6500
  
  Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with dogs or other gentle pets who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to bring them to visit people residing in nursing facilities or other institutional settings who are ill or elderly or have disabilities.
• Pet Food (8)
  PD-6250.6600

  Pet Food

  PD-6250.6600
  
  Programs that supply dried or canned dog or cat food, bird seed, fodder or other types of sustenance for animals and other creatures that people keep as pets. Also included are programs that provide financial assistance that enables owners to purchase food for their pets.
• Pet Tracking Microchips (8)
  PD-9000.6650

  Pet Tracking Microchips

  PD-9000.6650
  
  Programs that implant scannable coded computer chips in dogs, cats and other pets as a means of facilitating the reunion of lost pets with their owners.
• Poison Safety Education (2)
  JR-8200.3000-650

  Poison Safety Education

  JR-8200.3000-650
  
  Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to ensure that hazardous household products, pesticides, medication, plants and other poisonous substances are beyond the reach of children, pets and other vulnerable individuals. Topics may include a list of dangerous materials typically found in the home, suggestions for their safe storage and handling, remedies to keep on hand (e.g., syrup of ipecac which induces vomiting when people eat or drink certain poisons), and steps to take if a poisoning incident occurs.
• Polling Places (5)
  TQ-1800.6500

  Polling Places

  TQ-1800.6500
  
  Community organizations, churches and other facilities that have been designated as places where people can vote during local, county, state and national elections. Included are polling sites for the election of school board members as well as those for elections involving political offices.
• Post Disaster Cleanup Tools/Supplies (1)
  TH-2900.6400-650

  Post Disaster Cleanup Tools/Supplies

  TH-2900.6400-650
  
  Programs that supply chain saws, axes, shovels, buckets, gloves, mops, brooms, sponges, cleaning products and other materials that are needed in cleanup efforts following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that has wreaked havoc on the community.
• Post Disaster Damage Reporting (6)
  TH-2900.6500-600

  Post Disaster Damage Reporting

  TH-2900.6500-600
  
  Programs that establish hotlines, websites or other mechanisms that people can utilize to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property or nearby public property following a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.
• Post Disaster Home Security Measures (1)
  TH-2600.6470

  Post Disaster Home Security Measures

  TH-2600.6470
  
  Programs that provide emergency board up or roof tarping services or take other steps to prevent further damage and secure a home or business until repairs can be made following a fire, flood, windstorm, earthquake or other event that damages the roof, knocks down walls, breaks windows or doors or otherwise exposes the structure.
• Property Tax Agencies (1)
  DT-8500.4500-650

  Property Tax Agencies

  DT-8500.4500-650
  
  Programs that are responsible for establishing the value of taxable real property within a specified geographic area to determine the amount of property tax the owners will be required to pay each tax year, notifying taxpayers of their property tax obligations, collecting property tax payments, pursuing unpaid property taxes and responding to property taxpayer complaints. In some jurisdictions, the property tax assessments and collections are handled by different agencies. In others, both responsibilities are handled by the same office.
• Public Showers/Baths (2)
  BM-6500.6500-710

  Public Showers/Baths

  BM-6500.6500-710
  
  Public or private organizations that provide showers, baths or other facilities where homeless people, travelers and others who do not have access to private bathing facilities can wash. Included are permanent shower facilities as well as mobile installations that can be moved from place to place. Also included are organizations that provide vouchers that people can use to access bathing facilities.
• Rabies Control (1)
  JP-1500.1700-700

  Rabies Control

  JP-1500.1700-700
  
  Programs that attempt to control the occurrence of rabies by monitoring the incidence of the disease in bats, coyotes, skunks and other wild animal populations that are susceptible; locating and isolating animals who are suspected of having rabies; and locating and treating people who have been bitten by an animal who may have been rabid.
• Recycling Centers (1)
  TE-8920.6600-750

  Recycling Centers

  TE-8920.6600-750
  
  Centers and drop boxes in supermarket parking lots and other locations that serve as collection points for nonhazardous recyclable household and office materials such as paper, glass, plastic and aluminum. Residents and businesses typically bring their recyclable materials to the center and may collect a small fee for their efforts.
• Red Cross Disaster Service Centers (1)
  TH-2900.1800-700

  Red Cross Disaster Service Centers

  TH-2900.1800-700
  
  Centers opened by trained Red Cross volunteers to assist people who have sustained damage in a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. Disaster victims meet with caseworkers who assess their needs and supply clothing, rent assistance, beds and bedding, necessary furniture, cooking and eating utensils, occupational supplies, prescription medication, small appliances and other necessities.
• Refugee Resettlement Services (1)
  PH-1450.7000

  Refugee Resettlement Services

  PH-1450.7000
  
  Government-appointed nonprofit organizations, frequently associated with the faith community, that provide resettlement services through a network of local affiliates for refugee populations designated by the U.S. Department of State. These organizations take the lead in helping newly arrived refugees or refugee families make an adjustment to their new home and community. Services provided by local affiliates may include reception for arriving refugees; provision of a "welcome kit" of immediate necessities; periodic visits with the family during the early days of their transition; collection and provision of household goods; cultural orientation and ESL classes; and assistance in locating housing and employment, using public transportation and identifying other needed services.
• Religious Study Groups (2)
  PV-7000.6500

  Religious Study Groups

  PV-7000.6500
  
  Programs that provide an opportunity for participants to read and discuss religious scriptures or other sacred documents; to study historical places, events and cultures significant to the religion; to understand the doctrine of different religious orders; to engage in group prayer; and to discuss current moral and ethical issues within a religious context with the goal of understanding and deepening their own faith.
• Representative Payee Services (1)
  DM-7000

  Representative Payee Services

  DM-7000
  
  Public agencies, nonprofit organizations, banks, relatives or other individuals who have been appointed under federal law to act as a surrogate in situations where a cognitive impairment makes it impossible for beneficiaries to manage their own Social Security and SSI/SSD payments. Representative payees are chosen and designated by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to act on behalf of financially incapable SS or SSI beneficiaries. The individuals and organizations selected by the SSA may also manage waiver funding, consumer or family support grants or other types of benefits when chosen and designated by the administrating entity to act on behalf of beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their finances.
• Residential Graffiti Removal (1)
  TE-2500.7000

  Residential Graffiti Removal

  TE-2500.7000
  
  Programs that paint over or remove inscriptions, designs or other spray painted markings that deface homes or other structures in private, residential areas.
• Residential Recycling Programs (1)
  TE-8920.6600-800

  Residential Recycling Programs

  TE-8920.6600-800
  
  Community-sponsored voluntary or mandatory programs that encourage people in residential settings to recycle reusable resources such as newspaper, glass, plastic and metals such as aluminum, tin and steel which are found in cans. The program may supply recycling containers to participating households and may collect the recyclable materials on a regular basis.
• Residential Tree Maintenance (1)
  PH-3300.9750-760

  Residential Tree Maintenance

  PH-3300.9750-760
  
  Programs that provide or pay for the pruning and care of the trees on the property of people who need or want this service.
• Savings Bonds (3)
  TB-0700.2100-800

  Savings Bonds

  TB-0700.2100-800
  
  Financial organizations that make savings bonds available to the public, that redeem bonds when bearers want to cash them, that reissue bonds in case of name or beneficiary changes, and/or that replace bonds which are lost or stolen.
• Shelter Information Services (1)
  TJ-3200.8000

  Shelter Information Services

  TJ-3200.8000
  
  Programs that provide information about homeless shelters, transitional shelters, domestic violence shelters, runaway/youth shelters and other emergency shelter resources, their hours of intake, their location (in situations where their address is not confidential), a contact number and other descriptive information that interested individuals can access on a website or in person, or by telephone, email, chat, text or other communication channel. Current information about bed availability is not usually provided.
• Smoke Alarms (4)
  JR-8400.8000

  Smoke Alarms

  JR-8400.8000
  
  Programs that pay for or provide smoke detection devices which can be installed in homes, apartments or commercial buildings and which sound an alarm when fire breaks out and smoke comes into contact with the device.
• Temporary Mailing Address (1)
  BM-6500.6500-850

  Temporary Mailing Address

  BM-6500.6500-850
  
  Programs that provide an address for individuals who have no permanent residence and who need an address to apply for public assistance, or for travelers who need a place where mail can be sent.
• Time Management Skills Development (1)
  TP-6650.8500

  Time Management Skills Development

  TP-6650.8500
  
  Programs that offer workshops or other forms of training or support which help executive staff, managers, supervisors and line staff in nonprofit organizations, small businesses or other types of agencies develop the skills they need to manage their time more effectively in order to improve overall productivity and understand where time is lost. Topics may include keeping activity logs to determine how time is spent, identifying and eliminating time wasting activities, delegating when appropriate, assessing the importance of assigned projects and tasks, establishing priorities regarding tasks which add the greatest value, scheduling activities, using "to do" lists to track progress, dealing assertively with impossible deadlines or work overloads, developing action plans and setting personal goals.
• Trash/Garbage Pickup (1)
  TE-8920.7100-850

  Trash/Garbage Pickup

  TE-8920.7100-850
  
  Refuse collection programs that pick up and dispose of regular household and commercial waste and garbage.
• Voter Registration Offices (7)
  TQ-1800.9000

  Voter Registration Offices

  TQ-1800.9000
  
  Government offices that provide copies of voter registration applications and maintain official records of individuals who have exercised their right to participate in the election process by registering to vote. Included are the local Registrar of Voters offices and other government offices through which people can obtain and file their registration forms; and offices that are responsible for managing online voter registration. In order to qualify, people must be citizens; age 18 or older; and residents of the state, county/municipal district or precinct for at least 30 days. People are required to re-register if they change their names, their addresses or their party affiliations.
• Water Quality Assurance (1)
  JD-6500.9500

  Water Quality Assurance

  JD-6500.9500
  
  Programs that establish minimum standards for surface and ground water quality and develop and enforce regulations to prevent or reduce water pollution and assure a reliable supply of healthy drinking water and water that is suitable for other purposes. Water quality assurance programs issue permits specifying the types and amounts of pollutants that may be discharged without violating water quality standards; identify and monitor land uses and activities such as manufacturing or farming that are potential sources of pollution; test, record and report on the quality of water in lakes, rivers, streams, underground aquifers and water supply wells upon which public water systems rely; monitor water treatment and distribution systems; issue warnings and investigate hazards related to contamination; and, when warranted, initiate litigation against individuals and organizations who have failed to comply with water pollution control regulations. These programs may also provide support for the development and oversight of wastewater treatment facilities and certify operators of those facilities. Water quality is generally defined in terms of its designated use, e.g., for drinking, swimming, farming, fish production or industrial processes.
• Wedding Sites (1)
  PH-9400.9500

  Wedding Sites

  PH-9400.9500
  
  Organizations that maintain and/or provide access to facilities and outdoor settings that can be used for marriage ceremonies. Included are chapels, parks, gardens and other nontraditional settings.
• Weed Abatement/Brush Control (1)
  TE-9500

  Weed Abatement/Brush Control

  TE-9500
  
  Programs that enforce the responsibility of property owners to clear hazardous weeds or chaparral from their yards and lots by notifying them when weeds and brush have reached hazardous proportions and performing the work themselves when owners fail to comply. Charges for the work are placed on the negligent owner's property tax bill.
• Well Animal Checkups (11)
  PD-9000.9700

  Well Animal Checkups

  PD-9000.9700
  
  Programs that conduct routine physical examinations, administer vaccines, test for parasites, perform a dental check and conduct whatever other tests may be necessary to ensure the health and wellbeing of pets and other animals.
• Winter Storm Victims (1)
  YX-1800.9500

  Winter Storm Victims

  YX-1800.9500
  
  Individuals who live or are vacationing in an area that is experiencing frigid temperatures, snowfalls that make roads impassable, snow drifts that leave residents trapped in their cars or their homes or motels, cancelled flights and other disruptions that occur with severe snowfalls.
• Yard and Kitchen Waste Recycling (1)
  TE-8920.6600-980

  Yard and Kitchen Waste Recycling

  TE-8920.6600-980
  
  Community-sponsored programs which provide for the collection and composting of leaves, grass clippings, tree trimmings and other yard waste as well as food scraps and other waste from the kitchen. Some jurisdictions require that residents bag their leaves while others allow the leaves to be raked into a pile on the side of the road (or the edge of the property) on a designated day when a vacuum truck comes along to collect them. Some communities provide separate receptacles for the collection of yard and kitchen waste, pick up the materials and take them to a facility for composting. Also included are programs that provide home compost bins which enable residents to create mulching materials for their own gardens.