The City of Kirkland has issued the following Storm Update: 

 

Update #12: Temporary Residential Garbage & Recycling Site Available Dec. 30 – Jan. 2

 

Collection containers at Kirkland City Hall

Beginning today, Waste Management, Inc. has resumed normal curbside garbage and recycling pickup for City of Kirkland residents and businesses.  For those City residents who would like to dispose of extra garbage and recycling before the next scheduled pick up date, such items can be dropped off at the temporary site available at Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Avenue, (side parking lot) beginning Tuesday, December 30, 2008 through Friday, January 2, 2009.  Yard waste will not be accepted.

Because of the recent extreme winter weather conditions and dangerous road conditions, Waste Management collection operations were suspended for City of Kirkland customers on December 18.  Most residential City customers have missed one week of service.  The City of Kirkland contracts with Waste Management Inc. for garbage and recycling collection. 

For those City customers whose regularly scheduled pick up day is Thursday, January 1 (New Year’s Day holiday), collection will occur on Friday, January 2. For those City customers whose regularly scheduled pick up day is Friday, January 2, collection will occur on Saturday, January 3.

For those residential garbage and recycling customers who wish to wait for the next scheduled pick up, Waste Management offers the following tips to manage extra garbage and recycling:

Extra garbage:

Place next to garbage container in:

• Securely tied plastic bags labeled “Garbage” or
• 32-gal can with handle and lid (65 lb limit) labeled “Garbage”

Extra recycling:

Place next to recycling cart in:

• Plastic recycling bins or
• Cardboard boxes (2×2x2 ft. limit) labeled “Recycling”
• No recycling in plastic bags

Extra yard trimmings (No food scraps or plastic):

Place next to yard cart in:

• Heavy paper yard bags (available at hardware stores) or
• Reusable polywoven yard bags (available at hardware stores) or
• 32-gal cans with handles & lids (65 lb limit) labeled “Yard” or
• Bundles tied with sisal twine (4′x2′ limit)

Other updates:

• All public roads are open in the City of Kirkland.
• The Houghton Transfer Station, 11724 NE 60th Street, Kirkland, which is owned and operated by King County, has resumed normal operations.  For hours of operation, map and fees, go to http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/index.asp or call 206-296-4466.

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UPDATE Dec 26, 2008, 3:30 p.m. Storm Update #11

 

For the afternoon of December 26, the City of Kirkland reports the following updates:

Public Roads Open

• 108th Avenue NE is open from NE 45th to NE 38th Place (both directions)
• 1st Street is open from Central to 3rd Avenue
• NE 116th Street from 100th Avenue to 104th Avenue

Public Roads Closed

• NE 52nd Street from Lake Washington Blvd to 108th Avenue
• The following Avenues between Market Street and 1st Street: 10th,11th, 12th, 13th,14th,15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th
• 5th Avenue South from Lake Street to State Street South
• 5th Place from 15th Avenue to 18th Avenue
• NE 112th Street from 100th Avenue to 104th Avenue
• NE 120th Street from Slater Avenue to 132nd Avenue NE
• NE 97th Street from 112th Avenue to 110th Avenue NE

Services Update

Waste Management expects to restore residential garbage collection next week. Limited commercial garbage collection is expected on Saturday, weather permitting. Call 1-800-592-9995 or go to www.wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard.html for service updates.

In observance of the New Year holiday, all City offices will close early on Wednesday, December 31 and be closed all day on Thursday, January 1. Offices will reopen Friday, January 2 with regular hours.

To report icy or hazardous road conditions in Kirkland city limits, call the Kirkland Maintenance Center at 425-587-3900 during business hours or call Kirkland Police Department non-emergency at 425-587-3400 after hours. (12.26.08, 3:30 p.m.)

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UPDATE Dec 24, 2008 Kirkland Storm Update #10: 

 

Dec. 24, 11:30 a.m.

For the morning of December 24, the City of Kirkland encourages residents and businesses to be informed about weather and traffic conditions and be prepared for rain that is likely to result in more hazardous conditions. The National Weather Service (www.weather.gov/seattle) has issued a winter weather advisory for the east Puget Sound lowlands and other areas in effect until 4 p.m. today. Snow is expected to continue this morning and is anticipated to change to rain in locations below 500 to 1000 feet. A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. For City of Kirkland storm updates, go to www.ci.kirkland.wa.us or subscribe to the Neighborhood E-Bulletin.

Kirkland Residents Are Asked to Help the City by:

Being mindful and being patient as the City continues its snow plowing operations per the Priority Snow Routes.

First priority for snow plowing is given to roads that are near Evergreen Hospital and lead to and from I-405, transit routes, schools and fire stations.

Second priority will be given to arterials that have above normal traffic use.

Steep and hilly public roadways that are difficult to maintain will be closed.

The following roads are currently closed.

NE 52nd from Lake Washington Blvd to 108th Avenue

108th Avenue at the top of the hill at NE 44th

The following Avenues between Market Street and 1st Street: 10th,11th, 12th, 13th,14th,15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th

5th Avenue South from Lake Street to State Street South

5th Place from 15th Avenue to 18th Avenue

NE 112th Street from 100th Avenue to 104th Avenue

NE 120th Street from Slater Avenue to 132nd Avenue NE

NE 116th Street from 98th Avenue NE to 104th Avenue NE

NE 97th Street from 112th Avenue to 110th Avenue NE

Checking on neighbors. Residents are encouraged to check on surrounding neighbors, particularly those who have special needs, such as disabled persons and seniors.

Properly managing extra garbage and recycling. Waste Management is offering tips on how to store extra materials. To view its “Tip Sheet,” go to www.ci.kirkland.wa.us. To learn about service schedules, go to www.wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard.html or call 1-800-592-9995.

Clearing sidewalks of snow. Commercial and residential property owners are reminded that they are responsible for keeping sidewalks in front of homes and businesses clear of snow and other debris. (Kirkland Municipal Code 19.20)

Clearing the area around water meters. This will help City crews provide assistance, when necessary, in the event of a water service leak or broken pipe to your residence or business.

Clearing the area around fire hydrants. This will assist the Fire Department in locating them.

Being aware of the potential for a roof to become overloaded with heavy snow and rain and consulting with a licensed and bonded contractor about snow removal.

Checking storm drain grates frequently to make sure they are free of snow, ice and other debris.

Do not remove the grate from the storm drain opening; this does not unclog the system and creates a hazard for everyone.

Raking snow, ice and other debris away from storm drains near your house or business.

Other General Messages:

In observance of Christmas, all City offices will be closed on Thursday, December 25 and will reopen Friday, December 26 with regular hours.

To report icy or hazardous road conditions in Kirkland city limits, call the Kirkland Maintenance Center at 425-587-3900 during business hours or call Kirkland Police Department non-emergency at 425-587-3400 after hours.

· To report power outages, call Puget Sound Energy at 1-888-225-5773.

Drivers are cautioned to comply with posted road closures.

· Commuters should check the weather forecast and travel routes prior to driving.

o Road and traffic conditions: Washington State Department of Transportation, http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/weather/.

o Weather conditions and forecasts: National Weather Service, www.weather.gov/seattle

 

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UPDATE Dec 23, 2008: Kirkland Storm Update: More Lowland Snow Expected

City Road Crews are on 24-hour operations

 

Kirkland, WA – the City of Kirkland reports that its public works crews have been working around the clock plowing and sanding to make roadways safer for driving.  Crews will focus on primary routes first, including arterials, bus routes, and designated emergency routes. These roads will continue to receive treatment as long as necessary to reduce hazardous driving conditions. Once the primary routes are able to be left in safe condition, attention will turn to secondary and residential streets. As a reminder, when following a snowplow or sander allow at least 100 feet following distance.  City storm updates are posted at www.ci.kirkland.wa.us.

The National Weather Service advises that the next significant weather system will reach Western Washington late Tuesday or early Wednesday morning.  For weather updates go to www.weather.gov/seattle.

 

Kirkland Residents Are Reminded:

To report icy or hazardous road conditions in Kirkland city limits, call the Kirkland Maintenance Center at 425-587-3900 during business hours or call Kirkland Police Department non-emergency at 425-587-3400 after hours.

To find out if garbage service is cancelled for Tuesday, December 22, contact Waste Management Inc. at 1-800- 592-9995 or visit its website at www.wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard.html.

• Report power outages to Puget Sound Energy at 1-888-225-5773.
• Commercial and residential property owners are reminded that they are responsible for keeping sidewalks in front of homes and businesses clear of snow and other debris.  (Kirkland Municipal Code 19.20)
• Drivers are cautioned to comply with posted road closures.
• Commuters should check the weather forecast and travel routes prior to driving. 
  • Road and traffic conditions:  Washington State Department of Transportation, http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/weather/.
  • Weather conditions and forecasts: National Weather Service, www.weather.gov/seattle

 

General Safety Tips:

• Remember to use alternate heat sources safely and wisely.  Follow all manufacturers’ instructions on use and maintenance. 
• Do not use gas ovens, gas ranges, barbecues or portable or propane heaters for indoor heating—they use oxygen and create carbon monoxide that can cause suffocation.
  • For more information on carbon monoxide poisoning, using a generator during a power outage and other safety tips, go to Washington State Emergency Management at www.emd.wa.gov or Public Health King County-Seattle at  www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/preparedness/disaster/carbon-monoxide.  Multiple languages available including Vietnamese, Spanish and Korean.
• Stay away from down power lines and sagging trees. 

 

Emergency Public Information Resources:

City of Kirkland webpage: www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/emergency

City of Kirkland 24-hour emergency hotline: 425-587-3767

City of Kirkland TV: KGOV Channel 21 and KLIFE Channel 75

City of Kirkland Neighborhood EBulletin: email list serv.  To subscribe to the e-bulletin, go to the City’s website and click on the “Kirkland Email Alerts” icon.   

Regional news alerts: Regional Public Information Network (RPIN) at www.rpin.org.

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UPDATE:  Monday Garbage Service Cancelled in Snohomish County & Most of King County Monday, Dec 22, 2009

Monday Garbage Service Cancelled in Snohomish County & Most of King County

 Monday, December 22: Due to snow and ice on roads, Waste Management has cancelled Monday collection services throughout Snohomish County and in North and East King County, including areas in and around the cities of Bothell, Burien, Carnation, Duvall, Issaquah, Kirkland, Newcastle, Redmond, Renton, Sammamish, and Seattle. 

 Residential customers whose collection is missed may set out twice the regular amount of garbage, recycling and/or yard waste at no additional charge on the next regularly scheduled collection day for each container.  If the next regularly scheduled collection falls on a holiday, Waste Management will collect the following day.  For example, because of the Christmas holiday this week, Thursday customers will be serviced on Friday and Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday. 

 ALL commercial customers will be serviced as soon as conditions allow safe collection.  Priority service is given to locations such as hospitals and restaurants, where public health is a high priority.

 Waste Management is committed to providing reliable collection for all customers. However, in the event that circumstances such as unsafe roads interfere with service schedules, we appreciate customer understanding and cooperation as we manage collection on emergency scheduling.

 Waste Management suggests the following procedures for setting out extra material:

 Extra garbage: Place next to garbage container in:

      *     Securely tied plastic bags labeled “Garbage” or

      *     32-gal can with handle and lid (65 lb limit) labeled “Garbage”

Extra recycling: Place next to recycling cart in:

      *     Plastic recycling bins or

      *     Cardboard boxes (2×2x2 ft. limit) labeled “Recycling”

      *     No recycling in plastic bags

Extra yard trimmings (No food scraps or plastic): Place next to yard cart in:

      *     Heavy paper yard bags (available at hardware stores) or

      *     Reusable polywoven yard bags (available at hardware stores) or

      *     32-gal cans with handles & lids (65 lb limit) labeled “Yard” or

      *     Bundles tied with sisal twine (4′x2′ limit)

Up-to-the-minute collection updates: <http://www.wmnorthwest.com/weatherboard.html>

 Thanks for Preventing Waste!

Rita Smith

Community Education & Sustainability Coordinator Waste Management Washington Cascade Recycling Center 14020 NE 190th St.

Woodinville, WA 98074

Cell: 206-391-9072 ~ Nextel: 16664

FAX: 425-482-9681

www.wmnorthwest.com

Did you know? Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for 3 hours. Waste Management recycles 30,000 tons of aluminum annually, enough energy to run 1 million TVs for 6000 hours. Recycle those cans!

Think Green. Work Green. Buy Green.

Good Planets Are Hard to Find.

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UPDATE Late December 19:  High Wind Warning Issued

Kirkland Storm Update: High Wind Warning Issued, Preparedness Tips

 Kirkland, WA – For the afternoon of December 19, the City of Kirkland reports the following new updates.  The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the east Puget Sound lowland that is in effect through Sunday, 4 p.m.  A high wind warning means that a severe high wind event is imminent or occurring.  Kirkland residents are encouraged to heed the following safety tips in the event of a power outage:

 Power Outage Preparedness Tips

•  Report power outages to Puget Sound Energy at 1-888-225-5773.
• Turn off lights, electrical equipment, and appliances (except refrigerators and freezers), and leave in the off position.
• Remember to use alternate heat sources safely and wisely.  Follow all manufacturers’ instructions on use, and maintenance. 
• Do not use gas ovens, gas ranges, barbecues or portable or propane heaters for indoor heating—they use oxygen and create carbon monoxide that can cause suffocation.
• Stay away from down power lines and sagging trees. 

 For more information on carbon monoxide poisoning, using a generator during a power outage and other safety tips, go to www.emd.wa.gov. (Multiple languages available)

 Current City of Kirkland updates:

• The Argosy Christmas Ship Bon Fire at Juanita Beach Park is on schedule for tonight from 9:00 to 9:20 p.m. 
• Roads previously closed that are now open:
• 5th  Place between 15th Avenue and 18th  Avenue 
• 18th Avenue between Market Street and 1st Street
• NE 120th Street from Slater Avenue to 132nd Avenue NE
• NE 104th between 111th Ave NE and 116th Avenue NE

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UPDATE December 19:  Kirkland Storm Update: Closures and Cancellations

Kirkland, WA – For the morning of December 19, the City of Kirkland reports the following new updates. 

• Kirkland Municipal Court is closed today. Court customers can call Kirkland Municipal Court at 425-587-3160 or the Probation Department at 425-587-3189.
• Road maintenance crews are sanding first and second priority streets.  To view the snow route priority map, go to www.ci.kirkland.wa.us.
• North Kirkland and Peter Kirk Community Centers are closed.
• City recreation programs and classes are cancelled today. Recreation customers can call Kirkland Parks & Recreation at 425-587-3335 for updates.
• Waste Management garbage service for Kirkland residents is cancelled for today.
• Kirkland City Hall is open for business with limited staff.  Call 425-587-3000 for more information.
• City building inspection services are cancelled today. 

Other Kirkland updates:

The following roads remain closed.  Most are hilly and prone to hazardous snow conditions. 

• NE 52nd from Lake Washington Blvd to 108th Avenue   
• 108th Avenue at the top of the hill at NE 44th
• Between Market Street and 1st Street:
  • 10th Avenue
  • 11th Avenue
  • 12th Avenue
  • 13th Avenue
  • 14th Avenue
  • 15th Avenue
  • 16th Avenue
  • 17th Avenue
  • 18th Avenue
  • 19th Avenue
• 5th Avenue South from Lake Street to State Street South
• 5th Place from 15th Avenue to 18th Avenue
• NE 112th Street from 100th Avenue to 104th Avenue
• NE 120th Street from Slater Avenue to 132nd Avenue NE
• NE 116th Street from 98th Avenue NE to 104th Avenue NE
• NE 97th Street from 112th Avenue to 110th Avenue NE
• There are no major road closures in Kirkland city limits.
• The City has not received reports of power outages within city limits.

 

Emergency Public Information Resources:

• City of Kirkland webpage: www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/emergency
• City of Kirkland 24-hour emergency hotline: 425-587-3767
• City of Kirkland TV: KGOV Channel 21 and KLIFE Channel 75
• City of Kirkland Neighborhood EBulletin: email list serv.  To subscribe to the e-bulletin, go to the City’s website and click on the “Kirkland Email Alerts” icon.  
• Regional news alerts: Regional Public Information Network (RPIN) at www.rpin.org.
• Washington Department of Transportation: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/weather/.
• National Weather Service:  www.weather.gov/seattle

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December 18

Kirkland, WA – The City of Kirkland reports the following new updates:

• Garbage service or Kirkland residents is cancelled for today.
• North Kirkland Community Center is open with limited staff. (Correction from Storm Update #1)
• The Downtown Action Committee meeting for tonight is cancelled. Call 425-587-3229.
• The Kirkland Downtown Association (KDA) community meeting about the temporary relocation of the Wednesday Market is cancelled. Public comments on the preferred sites should be submitted to selkayssi@ci.kirkland.wa.us by the end of today.
• The Kirkland Cemetery is closed due to hazardous road conditions.

Previous Kirkland updates:

• There are no major road closures in Kirkland city limits.
• Kirkland Municipal Court is closed today. Court customers can call Kirkland Municipal Court at 425-587-3160 or the Probation Department at 425-587-3189.
• City recreation programs and classes are cancelled. Recreation customers can call Kirkland Parks & Recreation at 425-587-3335 for updates.
• Kirkland City Hall is open for business with limited staff. Call 425-587-3000 for more information.
• Peter Kirk Community Center is closed.
• The City has not received reports of power outages within city limits.
• There will be no building inspections today.

City Emergency Public Information:

• Go to www.ci.kirkland.wa.us/emergency
• Call 425-587-3767, Kirkland’s 24-hour emergency hotline
• Watch to KGOV Channel 21 and KLIFE Channel 75
• Subscribe to the Neighborhood EBulletin to receive email updates. To subscribe to the e-bulletin, go to the City’s website and click on the “Kirkland Email Alerts” icon.
• Receive regional emergency news alerts by subscribing to the Regional Public Information Network (RPIN) at www.rpin.org.

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