Town Of Abita Springs

Gas connectors are corrugated metal tubes used to connect gas appliances in your home to fuel gas supply pipes. Some older brass connectors have come apart, causing fires and explosions resulting in deaths and injuries.

These older brass connectors have a serious flaw in how their tubing was joined to their end pieces. Over time, the end pieces can seperate from the tubing and cause a serious gas leak, explosion, or fire. To our knowledge, these dangerous uncoated brass connectors have not been made for more than 20 years, but many of them are still in use. The older these connectors get, the greater the possibility of failure.

Although not all uncoated connectors have this flaw, it is very difficult to tell which ones do. Therefore, any uncoated brass connector should be replaced immediately with either a new plastic-coated brass or new stainless steel connector. Connectors can wear out from too much moving, bending, or corrosion. Connectors should always be replaced whenever the appliance is replaced or moved from its location.

WARNING: Only a qualified professional should check your connector and replace it if needed. Don’t try to do this yourself!

Moving the appliance, even slightly, whether to clean behind it or to inspect its gas connector, can cause the complete failure of one of these older weakened connectors, possibly resulting in a deadly fire or explosion.

If you have any questions, please contact your plumber.

Abita Springs will host “movie night” in the Abita Springs Park. The movie will begin at 8pm. The admission is free. Soft drinks and popcorn will be sold. Please feel free to bring blankets and/or chairs. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Should you need any additional information, please contact Town Hall at (985) 892-0711.

* Last Day to Register to Vote…9/1/10

* Time Period to Request a Mail Ballot from Registrar
(other than Military and Overseas)…8/3/10 - 9/28/10

* Deadline for Registrar to Receive Voted Mail Ballot
(other than Military and Overseas)…10/1/10

* Early Voting Begins…9/18/10

* Early Voting Ends…9/25/10

Yes…We are now able to recycle Glass Bottles & Jars. Rinse you glass bottles and jars…put the lids in the trash. Put the glass containers in your recycling container with your other recyclables. There’s no need to remove labels. Do not recycle…broken glass*, light bulbs, mirrors, window panes, dishes and cups, ornaments and decorations. (* Broken glass must be properly packaged and labeled before being put in your garbage cart.)

Recyclable Paper…
Newspapers and Inserts
Magazines
Catalogs
Junk Mail and Envelopes (No product samples; envelope labels and windows are OK.)
Shredded Paper
Paper Bags, except gift bags.
Boxboard (thin cardboard like cereal boxes, shoe boxes, soda cartons, etc.)
Phone Books
Holiday and Greeting Cards
Dark colored envelopes and folders
The following paper products are to be placed in garabge cart…
Pizza Boxes
Wet, Soiled or Food stained paper
Paper towels, facial or toilet tissue
Disposable plates and cups
Wrapping paper and gift bags
Milk and juice cartons

Corrugated Cardboard (Except pizza boxes, egg cartons, Paper towel & toilet paper rolls, the backing of pads of paper) may be recycled…
Corrugated cardboard is thick and has a wavy middle layer. Moving boxes are usually made from corrugated cardboard. Corrugated cardboast must be free of contaminates such as packing material, styrofoam and plastic. The boxes must then be folded and flattened. If the cardboard will fit into the recycling container then place it in the container. If it will not fit, then place it next to the container.

Aluminum, Steel & Tin Cans…Please remember to rinse the containers.
Aluminun cans, such as soda cans
Tin & steel cans, such as soup cans and tuna cans
Empty arosol cans
Aluminum foil
Keep these metals out of your recycling bin…
Coat hangers
Paint and solvent containers
Scrap metal (nails, screws, gutters,etc.)

Plastic…You need to check three things to find out if a plastic item is recyclable at the curb: the size, the type of plastic, and the contents.
1. Size - Only plastic containers less than 5 gallons in size are recyclable.
2. Type of Plastic - Once you’ve determined that your item is the right size, check the bottom for a number with the recycling arrows around it. The number indicates the type of plastic that was used to make the container. Only containers made from plastics numbered #1 through #7 plastic can be recycled.
3. Contents - If the container contained motor oil, bug spray, weed killer, adhesives, paints or solvents, it cannot be recycled no matter what type of plastic it was made from.
Examples of Recyclable Plastic…Please remember to rinse the containers.
Water, soda and juice bottles
Milk jugs
Shampoo, conditioner and liquid soap bottles
Detergent bottles
Bleach and all-purpose cleaner bottles
Yogart and margarine tubs
Microwave trays
Do not recycle the following plastics…
Plastic bags and packaging
Styrofoam
Disposable plates, cups and utensils
Containers used to hold bakery products, produce and take-out food
Toys
Motor oil bottles
Lids

Town of Abita Springs Residents…Recycling pick-up day is Tuesday for everyone throughout the Town. If you have a recycling bin that you used previously and choose to use it again that is fine. If you need a bin, please simply call Town Hall at 892-0711 and one will be provided for you or you may stop by and pick one up. In addition, the cub scouts are also still recycling newspapers and have their drop off bin at the Ball Park if you choose to participate. We urge all of our residents to participate in this worthwhile endeavor and utilize the curbside recycling program here in Abita Springs.

The Abita Springs Trailhead Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-5pm, and Sundays from Noon -5pm, and at other times by appointment (for school groups, clubs, etc). If you are interested in learning more about the museum, or becoming a tour guide (training provided), please contact Lynnette Soules at 985 893 2418 or at lynnabita@hotmail.com