Operation Clean House, Arbor Day events set for Saturday

April 17, 2018

In conjunction with Earth Day on April 22, several events are underway or planned this weekend in Bartlesville, including ongoing water conservation efforts, an Arbor Day Ceremony and Operation Clean House.

Operation Clean House

Operation Clean House — a free, countywide event for Washington County residents to dispose of hazardous household and automotive goods without harming the environment or endangering human health — will be held this year on April 21.

Items will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at two drop-off locations: the Phillips Parking lot, on Adams Boulevard just west of the railroad tracks, and the Dewey Washington County District 2 Barn, located on Ninth Street two miles east of U.S. Highway 75.

For information about the event and items accepted at each drop-off location, see Operation Clean House set for April 21, Operation Clean House Washington County  or contact the Washington County Commissioners at 918-534-1170.

Arbor Day Ceremony

A “Tree City” for the past 35 years, the City of Bartlesville will hold its annual tree planting in recognition of Arbor Day on April 21.

The event will be held at Douglass Park, 509 S.W. Bucy Ave. at 11 a.m.

A Nuttall Oak will be planted, followed by a tree give-away. Hot dogs and chips will be served following the ceremony, between 11:45 a.m. and noon.

Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) will provide tree seedlings and will be giving away Tree Tips books, which provide information on the proper placement and planting of a tree as well as tips on how to care for the tree. The Green Thumb Garden Club will also assist with the event.

Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation

The Bartlesville City Council recently passed a resolution to support an ongoing national effort to conserve water.

The City of Bartlesville is participating in the seventh annual National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation, which is sponsored by the Wyland Foundation and Toyota, with support from the U.S. EPA WaterSense, The Toro Company, National League of Cities, Conserva Irrigation and Earth Friendly Projects.

“Residents may register their participation in Bartlesville’s Challenge online by making simple pledges to decrease their water and energy use and to reduce pollution for a period of one year,” the resolution states.

By pledging to conserve, residents also have a chance to win $5,000 toward their Home Utility Payments, water saving fixtures and hundreds of other prizes. Plus, one lucky charity will receive a 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid to serve the community.

“Having faced serious drought conditions in the past, Bartlesville residents are all too aware of the challenges a shortage of water can present,” said Mayor Dale Copeland. “The City of Bartlesville takes water conservation very seriously, as everyone should, and we strongly encourage citizens to participate in this challenge.”

The annual challenge runs April 1 through April 30. Make your online pledge at mywaterpledge.com. For more information, see www.cityofbartlesville.org.