Amid Bulk Trash Collection Delays, Phoenix Establishes Pay Incentive for CDL Operators

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10/27/2022 11:25:00 PM

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Amid Bulk Trash Collection Delays, Phoenix Establishes Pay Incentive for CDL Operators

<div class="ExternalClass4317C6E03B2349739075E73F478CA463"><html> <div> The City of Phoenix has announced another temporary incentive to attract more commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders. Starting on November 28, 2022, City employees across all departments who are in a CDL position and have a valid CDL will receive an additional $3/hour. </div> <div> </div> <div> "I proudly support the long overdue hiring and retention incentives for the City's Public Works employees," said City Councilmember Carlos Garcia. "By taking care of our City workers, we can also do right by our residents. We apologize for the inconvenience the bulk trash collection delays have caused and moving forward, we hope to have better systems in place to communicate with our residents when issues arise." </div> <div> </div> <div> The extra $3/hour is in addition to the current hiring incentive of $2,500 for new solid waste equipment operators (SWEOs) and the retention incentive of $3,000 for current SWEOs. </div> <div> </div> <div> <span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"6d8b9180-d3fe-43f7-a019-49f1ee07fa52|11","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"normaltextrun",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"normaltextrun",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">The 2022 quarterly bulk trash schedule is currently experiencing <a target="_blank" href="/publicworks/bulktrash">collection delays</a> of up to several weeks in some areas due mainly to a nationwide shortage of CDL operators. All customers will receive their fourth quarter bulk trash service, but should note <a target="_blank" href="/publicworkssite/Documents/FINAL_Updated_English_Bulk%20Trash%20Insert%20Schedule%202023.pdf">updates to the schedule</a>, with revised collection dates for areas 8 - 13 beginning on November 21. </div> <div> </div> <div> In the meantime, there are other disposal options. Residential c <span data-ccp-parastyle="paragraph" data-ccp-parastyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"6d8b9180-d3fe-43f7-a019-49f1ee07fa52|9","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"paragraph",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"paragraph",469777841,"Times New Roman",469777842,"Times New Roman",469777843,"Times New Roman",469777844,"Times New Roman",469769226,"Times New Roman",268442635,"24",335559740,"240",201341983,"0",134233118,"true",134233117,"true",469778324,"Normal"]}" style="">ustomers may dispose of one load of up to one ton (2,000 pounds) at a City Transfer Station each calendar month at no charge. Anyone making a drop-off will need to show their city services bill and a matching ID. </div> <div> </div> <div> “We thank Phoenix residents for their patience during this time. Our Public Works drivers are working hard to catch up on the bulk trash schedule,” said City Council member Debra Stark.“ Thank you to our drivers for their dedication to the job and for working overtime to return service levels to what Phoenix customers rely on.” </div> <div> </div> <div> Phoenix also offers a solid waste equipment operator <a href="/publicworks/SWEOapprenticeship" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> apprenticeship program </a> —the first of its kind in the nation. The apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for those starting their careers to receive the on-the-job training and instruction needed to secure their CDL.  </div> <div> </div> <div> “We are actively working to get bulk trash pickup back on track, and the City has done an incredible amount of outreach to individual truck drivers and partnered with neighboring cities to try and fix this issue,” said City Councilmember Sal DiCiccio. “I would love to see the City continue to think outside of the box and look into hiring back retired, certified truck drivers to get this job done.” </div> <div> Learn more about the comprehensive benefits offered by the City of Phoenix and apply today at <a href="/jobs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Phoenix.gov/Jobs.</a> Search ‘solid waste equipment operator’ and select either the ‘current CDL holder ’ option or ‘apprenticeship program.’</div> </html></div>

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City of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Notice	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/city-manager/2867	City Manager	9/22/2023 6:00:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2867/Newsroom_CityHall.jpg		City of Phoenix Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Notice	<div class="ExternalClass141B4C0824B54109836B6CDAA883A02E"><html> <p>City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, October 9 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday. Here's how City services are affected: </p> <p> <strong>Solid Waste Collection:</strong> Curbside trash and recycling schedules remain unchanged on Monday, October 9, with no schedule changes on the days following the holiday, either. Collection will happen as regularly scheduled, even on Indigenous Peoples' Day itself.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Transfer Stations:</strong> Both the 27th Ave. and North Gateway transfer stations will be closed on Monday, October 9.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Public Works Customer Contact Center:</strong> The Contact Center will be closed on Monday, October 9. It will reopen at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10. Residents can call 602-262-6251.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Library:</strong> 16 of Phoenix Public Library's 17 locations will be closed Monday, October 9, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day holiday; <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/locations/smcl" target="_blank">South Mountain Community Library</a> will remain open. All Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7. Visit <a href="https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/" target="_blank">phoenixpubliclibrary.org</a> for more details.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p> <strong>Parking Meters</strong>: All parking meters are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. </p> <p> <strong>Parks and Recreation Facilities:</strong> City of Phoenix Community centers will be closed on Monday, October 9 for the holiday. Parks and trails will be open for regular hours, but please review “<a href="/parks/trails" target="_blank">Take a Hike. Do it Right</a>." safety guidelines before visiting a trail. </p> <p> <strong>S'edav Va'aki Museum</strong> will be closed on Monday, October 9. </p> <p> <strong>Public Transit:</strong> Both bus and light rail will operate on a regular weekday schedule on Monday, Oct. 9. Check <a href="https://valleymetro.org/" target="_blank">ValleyMetro.org</a> for schedules.</p> <p> <strong>Dial-a-Ride service</strong> will be available, by reservation, between 4:40 a.m. to 11 p.m. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit <a href="/dial-a-ride" target="_blank">Phoenix.gov/dial-a-ride</a>. </p> <p> <strong>Sky Harbor International Airport:</strong> America's Friendliest Airport® continues to see record numbers of passengers. The Airport will be busy throughout October as schools enjoy Fall breaks, so travelers should give themselves extra time. If flying domestically, arrive at least two hours early. If flying internationally, arrive three hours early. With heavy crowds overlapping, make sure to leave extra time for parking. <a href="https://www.skyharbor.com/parking/" target="_blank">Our Sky Harbor Parking program</a> makes it easy to reserve parking up to six months in advance. Enjoy convenient parking options in the terminal garages or an economy parking lot at the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, which is an easy option for travelers who live west or north of the Airport.<br></p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/citymanager	News
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Phoenix Celebrates National Drive Electric Week	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/environmental-programs/2868	Environment & Sustainability	9/22/2023 7:00:00 AM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2868/Rivian.jpg		Phoenix Celebrates National Drive Electric Week	<div class="ExternalClass94434081D680420AB6F3153F2F69101F"><html> <p><span style="text-align:justify;background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">National Driv</span><span style="text-align:justify;background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">e Electric Week is from Sept. 22 through Oct. 1 and the City of Phoenix Office of Sustainability is celebrating in major ways. One celebration by hosting a series of events for current and potential electric vehicle owners.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;">There will be opportunities to test drive an electric vehicle, learn about what you need to know before purchasing an electric vehicle and to learn about incentives and rebates available to current owners.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>EV 101 Electrify Your Ride \| Sept. 26 \| 5:30-6:30 p.m. \| </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3rY0OfH" target="_blank"><strong>Register</strong></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Are you considering purchasing an electric vehicle? The EV 101 Electrify Your Ride webinar is perfect for you! Learn what you need to know and ask questions before electrifying your ride. </p><p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>EV 102 For New EV Owners \| Sept. 28 \| 5:30-6:30 p.m. \| </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3YnepZK" target="_blank"><strong>Register</strong></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Current electric vehicle owners will not want to miss an opportunity to attend the EV 102 For New EV Owners webinar. Learn about the incentives and rebates that are available to electric vehicle owners. </p><p><strong>EV Ride and Drive \| Sept. 30 \| 8 a.m.-noon \| NPHX Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Ave.\| </strong><a href="https://bit.ly/3DMLTHE" target="_blank"><strong>Register</strong></a></p><p style="text-align:justify;">More than 20 electric vehicles will be available to test drive during the EV Ride and Drive event including various Tesla and Rivian models, the Chevrolet Bolt, the Kia EV6, the BMW iX, and much more. Waymo, SRP and Blink will be in attendance to provide information and answer questions about charging electric vehicles and driverless cars. Phoenix Public Library will also be in attendance signing people up for free library cards. Sixteen of the library locations now have charging stations available for electric vehicle owners.<br></p><p style="text-align:justify;">For more information about the National Drive Electric Week events, email <a href="mailto:electricvehicles@phoenix.gov" target="_blank">electricvehicles@phoenix.gov</a>. <br><br></p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/oep	News

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