Town Of Abita Springs

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

Attention….Occasionally residents will find bikes around town and will turn them in to Town Hall. If you are missing a bike, please call town hall and give us a description of your missing bike and your contact information. If a bike is turned in to Town Hall, fitting the proper description, you will be notified.

Brick Sale Purchase Form

Be part of the history at our new Abita Trailhead Plaza. The personalized bricks will be a beautiful addition near our Historic Pavilion. One brick is $75.00, with each additional brick costing $50.00. The inscription is up to 3 lines, with 18 letters per line. Please come into the Abita Springs Town Hall and see Kim to be purchase a brick and be a part of it.

The Town of Abita Springs has joined with St. Tammany Parish Department of Community Action to assist our customers who may be experiencing hardships with their utility bills. Abita Springs utility customers will be able to donate to the assistance fund when making a payment on their utility bill. There will be an area on the back of the bill to mark your $1.00 donation. (You may donate more if you wish / please note on bill payment.) During these times of economic uncertainty, it is important that we do all we can to help those in need. Should you have any questions, please contact the Town Hall at (985)892-0711.

To apply for utility assistance, please contact St. Tammany Parish Government Department of Community Action at (985)898-3074.