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Salt Lake County to boost recycling pickup

Submitted by Associated Press on Thursday, August 25th, 10:20 am

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Salt Lake County officials say they're increasing curbside recycling pickup from once every other week to once a week.

The formal announcement is set for Thursday morning.

Mayor Peter Corroon will be joined by Salt Lake County sanitation officials to discuss the changes.

Starting Sept. 1, residents in the county's sanitation district, including unincorporated areas and the cities of Cottonwood Heights, Taylorsville, Herriman and Holladay will have the opportunity to take their blue recycling bins to the curb every week.

Officials say public interest led to the increased service.

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Clinic helps prevent foreclosure

Submitted by Brittany Green-Miner, Fox 13 Web Content Producer
Friday, July 15th, 2011, 10:15am

Utah is fourth in the nation when it comes to the number of homes in foreclosure and the Utah Housing Coalition is trying to help.

The Coalition sponsored a free clinic Thursday that brought people who fear they may be headed into foreclosure face-to-face with lenders and other credit counselors, hoping to give homeowners options and keep them from defaulting on their loans.

"You don't have to be ashamed what you want to do is empower yourself, pull your head out of the sand and get help now," said Afton January with the Utah Housing Coalition.

The experts say seeking advice early on will give homeowners more options to get out of financial trouble that can lead to foreclosure.

Anyone with questions can dial 211 and a counselor will be available to answer them free of cost.

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SL County recycling pick-up may increase

Submitted by Brittany Green-Miner, Fox 13 Web Content Producer
Thursday, July 14th, 2011, 9:55am

Salt Lake County residents may have their recycling picked up every week instead of twice a month, but that increase could mean an increased fee.

The county is looking at a possible $2 per month increase for the more frequent pick-up. The program, scheduled to start in September, would affect 80,000 homes.

"We're offering recycling every week instead of every two week which will not only satisfy our customers enviornmental concerns but will also allow them to have less of those recyclables and garbage sitting around at home," said Nicole Omer, Director of the Salt Lake County Sanitation District.

If fees are increased, the new rate would not take effect until at least January.

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Downtown Farmers Market opens for the season

Submitted by Brittany Green-Miner, Fox 13 Web Content Producer
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011, 11:09am

The Downtown Farmers Market opens this weekend for its 19th season.

More than 250 vendors from 20 counties across the state will sell their wares this summer, including several cheese vendors.

"These are vendors that actually raise the animals and milk the sheep or cows and create cheese right there off the farm set so I think that's pretty exciting and the products are amazing, not just recognized locally but recognized nationally," said Kim Angeli, manager of the Farmers Market.

Organizers say it's important to come out andsupport local growers because many depend on the Farmers Market as part of their income.

For more information on the Farmers Market, visit www.downtownslc.org/farmers-market.

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Salt Lake City to warn residents of wildfires

Submitted by Associated Press on Wednesday, June 8th, 9:25 am

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Salt Lake City firefighters plan to take to the streets this week warning foothills residents about the dangers of wildfires.

Wet weather has spurred huge growth in vegetation along hillsides. Firefighters warn the summer heat will soon dry it all out, creating a large wildfire potential.

Salt Lake City Fire Marshal Martha Ellis has helped implement the Ready! Set! Go! Program, aimed at involving residents in wildfire plans before a blaze breaks out.

The program educates residents on how to prepare their homes, family, and pets for wildfires.

Firefighters plan to go door-to-door this week distributing information about the program.

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Kilby Court flea market opens for the summer

Submitted by Brittany Green-Miner, Fox 13 Web Content Producer
Sunday, June 5th, 2011, 4:55pm

Salty Street Productions started its series of summertime flea markets at Kilby Court on Sunday.

Co-founders Karamea Puriri and Audrey Gallegos say the market is a place for local artists and craftmakers to come together and sell their work.

"We focus on bringing together friends who create and have stuff to sell and want a place that's just very close knit," said Puriri.

The market also features live music and local vendors selling clothing and food. It runs through the summer on the first Sunday of every month at Kilby Court from noon to 6 p.m.

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SLC invites residents to go green

Submitted by Brittany Green-Miner, Fox 13 Web Content Producer
Saturday, May 7th, 2011, 5:30pm

Fans of the evironment headed to downtown Salt Lake City Saturday for the city's 8th annual Live Green Festival.

There were two entertainment stages, eco-motion bikes, a solar-powered DJ booth and more, all with an effort to get residents to go green.

"We think it's a really great way to get a fun-oriented experience, for people to come down and learn how to be healthier, to save money, to have a healthier comfortable home, save the future, save the air, save the water and save money," said Mike Johnson.

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