JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
MAY
2026
Liberty Salutes Military Spouses
On May 8th, the nation will honor and salute military spouses for their dedication to keeping our country safe. Military spouses are our unsung heroes and are the backbone of the family through readiness, deployments, and reintegration. The history of Military Spouse Appreciation Day started with President Ronald Reagan when he signed a Proclamation in 1984 to pay tribute to all military spouses. Military Spouse Appreciation Day is now a part of National Military Appreciation Month in May!
Liberty Military Housing would like to say “thank you” to all our military spouses for your service, commitment, sacrifices, and most importantly your contribution to your family and this nation.
Military Spouses stand tall and stand proud. Liberty salutes you!
How Can We Help?
Do you have a needed repair, a suggestion, or a concern? Liberty Military housing is committed to enriching the lives of military families through providing homes and vibrant communities Your feedback is an important piece in helping us accomplish this goal, and we want to ensure we provide you with an avenue to initially address your needed repair, suggestion, or concern and the process to escalate it, should that be necessary. Below is an outline of our easy Three-Step process for concerns and opportunities for feedback
STEPONE
ContactyourDistrictHousing Office
LewisEast:253-912-3485
LewisEast@LiveLMH.com
LewisMain:253-912-3460 LewisMain@LiveLMHcom
LewisNorth:253-912-3475
LewisNorth@LiveLMH.com
LewisWest:253-912-3493 LewisWest@LiveLMHcom
McChord:253-589-0523
Mcchord@LiveLMHcom
DiscoveryVillage:253-292-610 DiscoveryVillage@LiveLMH.c
Mt.Baker:253-300-5299 MtBaker@LiveLMHcom
LibertyAtYourService 1-888-578-4141(24hrs)
STEP TWO If the issue is incomplete contact LMH General Management Office: 253-912-2111
STEPTHREE Iftheissueisstill unresolvedcontact ResidentialCommunities Initiative 253-967-2524
PetPolicyReminders
Allpetsaretoremainleashedwhileoutsideofthehomeorfencedinareas Petstetheredtotreesorthehomewithoutsupervisionoutsideisstrictly prohibited.
Petwastemustbepickedupfromtheyarddaily AllpetsmustberegisteredwithLibertyMilitaryHousingandhavea$250pet depositperpet
WhileworkisbeingcompletedwithinyourhomebyaLibertyMilitary Housingteammemberoravendor,weaskthatyoupleasesecureyourpetin anotherroomorkennelawayfromtheareabeingworkedon.
AllLibertyMilitaryHousingteammembersandvendorsareprohibitedfrom interactingwithanypetswithinthehome
NeedtoRegisteraNewPet?
Reachouttoyourdesignateddistrictofficeforthefollowing: Requestandsubmitthepetaddendumform
Submitthe$250perpet
CreateaPetScreeningProfilepernewpet(DistrictOfficewillsendalinkforthis)
Needtoreportapetcausedinjury?
Ifananimalhascausedbodilyharmtoahuman::
Reportanimalandinjurybycalling911
NotifyyourDistrictHousingOffice
Needtoreportaloosepetinyourcommunity?
Ifthepetisnon-aggressive:
Reachouttosurroundingneighborsandcommunitytofindtheowner Ifnoownerislocated,taketheanimaltoPierceCountyAnimalShelter. Ifthepetisaggressive:
Reportaggressiveanimalbycalling911
NotifyyourDistrictHousingOffice
Note:LibertyMilitaryHousingisunabletotakeinstrayanimalsorpickthemupin theneighborhood.
Your feedback is extremely important and helps guide how we improve services and your overall living experience.
If you haven’t had a chance to participate yet, good news: the survey deadline has been extended to May 15 . th
Don’t delay, take the survey today!
Didn’t receive the survey? Scan the QR code to request the survey today!
POLICY CHANGE: Overfilled Trash Can Fees
Your Questions Answered!
How is the overfilled trash fee billed to me?
Liberty continues to handle overall billing for LeMay trash services If a trash bin is identified as overfilled, the associated fee will now be allocated directly to the resident responsible. The charge will appear on your account in the resident portal, where you can submit payment.
What if I am charged a fee if my bin lids are fully closed?
If you believe an overfilled trash fee was applied in error, please contact your district office for assistance. Our team will work directly with LeMay to request verification and dispute the charge on your behalf
How does LeMay know it is my trash can for my house?
Each trash can is assigned to a specific home and tracked by a unique serial number. LeMay collection trucks are equipped with cameras that document overfilled bins. If a bin is overfilled, the image is linked to the serial number and billed to the home assigned to that can.
How can I avoid these overfilled trash fees from LeMay?
Ensure the lid of your trash can close completely. Break down large items or boxes.
If you have extra waste, take advantage of the additional disposal options offered by Liberty, JBLM and LeMay
Beginning May 1, residents will be responsible for their own overfilled bin fees of $8.60 per occurrence charged by LeMay if trash bins are overflowing or if lids cannot fully close. This will help lower community-wide costs and allow us to shift resources into community improvements. Questions?
ADDITIONAL REFUSE/RECYCLE OPTIONS
Liberty’s FREE Bulk Trash Drop-Off
Open on the third Wednesday and Saturday of every month Located in the Greenwood Community at N 5 and Pierce Ave th
ACCEPTED: Furniture (3 per household), Bagged Items, Recyclables, Household Trash, Bicycles, Grills
NOT ACCEPTED: Mattresses, Loose Items, Hazardous Waste, Propane Tanks, Appliances, Electronics
JBLM Recycling Centers FREE Drop-Off
Open Tues - Sat 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Lewis Main: 5290 Nevada Ave | 253‐966‐6230
McChord: 516 South Gate Road | 253‐982‐3451
ACCEPTED: Books, Cardboard, Electronics, Metal, Wood Pallets, Plastic Bottles, Yard Waste, Toner Cartridges NOT ACCEPTED: Household Trash, Tires, Furniture, Mattresses
PICK UP SCHEDULE
Monday: Evergreen, Madigan, New Hillside
Tuesday: Broadmoor, Davis Hill, Greenwood, Parkway.
Wednesday: McChord Field
Thursday: Beachwood, Beachwood North, Eagleview, Meriwether Landing.
Friday: Clarkdale, Discovery Village, Hillside, Town Center
DESIGNATED BINS
The grey tote can is your designated recycle can. For Town Center and Clarkdale residents, it is the blue dumpster. Recycling cans and dumpsters pick up schedule will be every other week.
*NOTE: If bin lids are open, bins are placed too close together or bins are blocked, this may result in your trash and recycling bins not getting picked up.*
ADDITIONAL TRASH OPTIONS
Purchasing LeMay Bags
Residents may purchase LeMay 32-gallon bags for additional trash at $5 71/bag which can be purchased at your district office Only LeMay trash bags will be approved for picked up.
Addition of Trash Bin
Residents may request an additional trash bin, but this will be a separate resident-incurred cost Please contact LeMay directly to inquire about this option
Order Bulk Curbside Pick-Up
Residents may schedule their own curbside bulk pick-up as a separate resident incurred cost Please contact LeMay directly to inquire about this option.
TAKE THE CHALLENGE - TAKE
CHARGE APRIL 25 - MAY 4, 2026
Liberty Military Housing and the Take the Challenge Now Foundation have partnered for the second annual Take the ChallengeTake Charge, a ten-day screen-free challenge. This challenge reinforces the benefits of reducing or eliminating screen time and promotes healthy ways to connect with family and the community.
Research shows that a person’s mental and physical health suffers the more time they spend consuming media on digital devices. Reducing or eliminating screen time improves sleep quality, productivity, and mood
Throughout the challenge, individuals and families are encouraged to replace
screens with daily activities, including reading, physical activity, and community engagement
Liberty team members will also take a break from screens outside regular business hours, and we encourage those in and around our communities to join the challenge, too Liberty Military Housing values family togetherness and is committed to improving the health and well-being of our residents by continuing to provide resources such as Take the Challenge - Take Charge to strengthen the bonds within our military families
MAYOFFICECLOSURES
YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT TO US!
Want to make sure your voice is heard? Did you have a fantastic experience and want to tell us about it?
Liberty Military Housing has teamed up with SatisFacts to provide online Resident Satisfaction Surveys at the time of move-in, service in your home, and at move-out Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve our goals to provide military families with exemplary service and a quality home environment Surveys are automatically sent to your email from SatisFacts Residents can also receive survey notifications via Text Look out for more details from SatisFacts
*Contact your district office for more information
Events MAY
MAY 5th 11am MAY 7th
11am - 12pm
MAY 8th
4pm - 6pm
MAY 9th
8am - 12pm
Chips & Salsa Pop-Up
Join us for a Cinco de Mayo, Chips & Salsa pop-up at one of our community centers! The event is first come, first serve and while supplies last.
Little Liberty’s Storytime
Join us at our community center for Storytime where we will be reading the book “Toy Story A Roaring Adventure” while enjoying provided snacks and beverages First 40 attendees will receive a FREE book!
Flowers & Herbs Planting
Come and join us for a joyful afternoon of flowers and herb planting. No experience needed - just bring your smile, some gardening gloves if you have them, and a love for plants! Be sure to check Community Rewards for location details.
ASYMCA Food Market Pop-Up
Liberty is proud to partner with the ASYMCA for a weekend Food Distribution pop-up event. The event is first come, first serve and while supplies last. Location: Discovery Village community center.
Paint Night
MAY 15th
4pm - 6pm
MAY 21st 4:30pm6:30pm
Join us for our free-style paint night where all materials will be supplied to make your own personal painting to take home Be sure to check Community Rewards to sign up for this event!
Charm Bracelets & Coffee Night
Join us for an evening of iced coffee and make your charm bracelet. Be sure to check Community Rewards for more information on how to sign up for this event!
MAY 28th
11am - 12pm
Little Liberty Explorers
Join us for our monthly program, featuring sensory play at one of our community centers Snacks and beverages will be provided
Dates: Saturday, May 9th
Time: 9am - 12pm
Location:
Discovery Village Community Center
60100B Garcia Blvd., Lewis East
Important Reminders
Have your Military ID ready at the time of check-in
Bring bags to carry your items
First come, First serve
While supplies last
Questions?PleasecontactCommunityServicesat:
MAY FREE BULK DROP-OFF
MAY HOURS OF OPERATION
Wednesday, May 20th | 3pm-7pm
Saturday, May 23rd | 9am-3pm
*FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. ONCE DUMPSTERS ARE FULL, WE WILL CLOSE*
RESIDENTS ONLY. Residents must sign the items drop-off form and provide their JBLM home address.
Must provide a list of items being disposed of at the time of drop-off.
Disposal of accepted items only.
Must be able to lift and dump all items yourself or with an accompanied person.
Location: Corner of N 5th and Pierce Ave in the Greenwood Neighborhood
ACCEPTED
Furniture (3 per household)
Bagged Items
Recyclables - Please breakdown boxes
Household Trash
Bicycles
Grills - (For gas, ignitor must be removed)
QUESTIONS? CONTACT
NOT ACCEPTED
A WORD FROM OUR WEST ARMY PARTNERS
Clean Water, Healthy Communitie
By: Katherine Dickerson, DPW Environmental, AGEISS Inc.
Everyone living on JBLM lives within the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed. When rain falls on roads, lawns, and rooftops, it eventually runs into local creeks, lakes, and the Puget Sound. The choices we make every day directly affect the quality of the water that supports our communities and environment.
Why It Matters
Storm water runoff is one of the largest sources of water pollution, due to our rainy climate. As rainwater flows across hard surfaces, it collects pollutants such as vehicle runoff, fertilizers, pet waste, litter, and eroded soil. These materials can enter storm drains and flow untreated into local waterways. In some cases, they seep into the ground and contaminate drinking water sources.
What You Can Do
Clean Up After Pets
Pet waste contains bacteria that can pollute our waterways. Always pick up after pets and dispose of waste in the trash. “Scoop it, bag it, and bin it” every time.
Use a Commercial Car Wash
Washing vehicles in driveways or on streets is prohibited on JBLM because dirty water flows directly into storm drains and local waterways. Commercial car washes use less water and properly treat wastewater before releasing it.
Maintain Your Vehicle
Leaking cars, or underinflated tires can pollute our water. Routine maintenance helps prevent leaks and protects both your vehicle and the environment. Vehicle maintenance (including oil changes, fluid flushes and mechanical repairs) is only authorized at unit motor pools, MWR Auto Skills Centers, or certified commercial repair garages. The MWR Auto Skills Centers at Lewis Main and McChord Field provide affordable facilities for maintenance and repairs.
Lewis Main: https://jblm.armymwr.com/programs/a t kill McChord Field: https://jblm.armymwr.com/program
Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste Properly
Never pour chemicals, paints, or oils down drains or onto the ground. JBLM Housing residents can drop off household hazardous waste to the Environmental Operations Building at 9679 Rainier Avenue. For hours or directions, call 253-967-4786.
Stay Informed and Involved
Protecting local waterways is a shared responsibility. Follow JBLM on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JBLewisMcChord for updates, volunteer opportunities, and environmental tips.
