At the corner of Redwood Road and 4100 South in Taylorsville, Carriage Square includes retail stores, restaurants, personal care services, a pharmacy, tax and insurance services and other businesses. With its unique Tudor-style storefronts and local shops, it is the perfect place to nd out-of-the-ordinary products and international avors. By visiting Carriage Square, customers are indeed supporting mom-and-pop enterprises and a 'shop local' commerce.
Carriage Square is a condominium-style center that serves as a type of business incubator for entrepreneurs who come from at least 10 di erent areas of the world and have begun commercial ventures there. In many ways, it truly is the American Dream where individuals can start their own business and make a go of it. The center is home to more than 40 individual business owners.
To buoy these e orts, the City of Taylorsville has been working with the state and federal governments to secure grant money to assist in the center's renovation. Once environmental review by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is complete, a bid for the project will be nalized. It is anticipated that bid will be awarded later this fall, with work beginning soon after and completion coming by the end of next year.
The planned project includes demolition and repaving of the entire parking lot, the planting of new landscaping throughout, the installation of an irrigation system to support those trees and shrubs, the addition of curbs and gutters for ADA compliance, and the widening of sidewalks and patio areas to support outdoor seating along building fronts.
–Mayor Kristie S. Overson Plans are underway for signi cant renovations to the Carriage Square shopping center, in an e ort to attract customers and boost business for the unique retail area of Taylorsville.
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, The stars shined extra bright in Taylorsville this summer. From delicious food at the food trucks, live music, outdoor movies and other fantastic events, our inaugural Starry Nights @the Plaza series was a resounding success. The concept of starting a Starry Nights series was hatched this past spring following the opening last fall of our beautiful Centennial Plaza in front of City Hall. Centennial Plaza was built as a place to relax and have fun — to enjoy some time together or even take some time alone to soak in the open space and art. The plaza was built as a ‘living room’ for theSocommunity.wethought what better way to utilize this wonderful space than to plan a series also focused on community-gathering. We brought the Food Truck League food trucks to the plaza every Saturday throughout the summer. On other nights, we also added live music featuring a variety of bands and vocal artists from rock to country to jazz. We held ve movie nights on the plaza as part of the Starry Nights series. The Children’s Entrepreneur Market, a farmers’ market run entirely by kids, came one Saturday night, and on another, we had tons of fun all while learning to keep our neighborhoods safe at our Night Out Against Crime. The Taylorsville Arts Council also put on a couple of performances for Starry Nights, including Taylorsville’s Got Talent and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Our very rst Starry Nights @the Plaza event kicked o May 14, with local rock band De Novo gracing the stage and the food trucks serving up tasty plates under the shade trees. On that night, we also celebrated with a ribbon cutting to o cially open the Centennial Plaza stage. It has been such a fun summer, with something planned every Saturday night since. We closed the series this past month, with our nal summer movie night and the second-season inception of our Plaza +ART program that brought more sculptures to Centennial Plaza. You can see them while strolling through the plaza anytime, day or night. I couldn’t be more pleased with our Centennial Plaza space and all that it has to o er. There are so many possibilities. At the plaza, we can gather, connect and celebrate all things Taylorsville with food, culture and fun. So look for more Starry Nights next year and in the years to come. Let’s spend every summer Saturday gathering together at the plaza!
MAYOR'S MESSAGE
Mayor Kristie S. Overson
A group of residents and volunteers has been working to clean up areas near and along I-215. If you'd like to help, they'll be at it again this month and next. The next cleanup dates they have scheduled are Sept. 3 and 10, and Oct. 15 and 22. The group meets in the parking lot of Reams, 2600 W. 4700 South, at 7:15 a.m., and then after working to clean up debris along the roadway, they leave the I-215 area at 9 a.m. before tra c picks up. Bring a shovel, rake or useful tool and gloves to use onsite, as well as safety cones if you have them. No one under age 18 is allowed to help for safety reasons.
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Coming up: Oct. 8 – 8 to 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast @ Taylorsville Fire Station 118, 5317 S. 2700 West. Hosted by the Uni ed Fire Authority. (See ad on Page 3).
Coming up: Oct. 20, 21 & 22 – 7:30 p.m. Forever Plaid @ the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, Studio 5400. Tickets are $10. Presented by the Taylorsville Arts Council. (See ad on Page 8).
Find our calendar of events every month on the city’s website, where you can also submit your own events for possible publication. Go to www.taylorsvilleut.gov
I-215 Area is Cleaner Thanks to Taylorsville Volunteers
Last year, the group collected 105 bags of trash and large items near Taylorsville exits 13 and 15.
Also, a standing event every Thursday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at City Hall is the “Mayor is In.” During this time, Mayor Kristie Overson has open o ce hours to meet with residents about any issue on their minds. Drop by and meet with the Mayor. All are welcome.
Sept. 5 – all day Labor Day. City O ces are closed in observance. Sept. 7 & 21 – 6:30 p.m. City Council Meeting @ City Hall and online. Watch a live-stream of the meeting on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov
Sept. 11 – all day 9/11 National Day of Service. Please consider extending an act of service or kindness to others in remembrance of those we lost. Sept. 13 – 7 p.m. & Sept. 27 – 6 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall. Sept. 23 & 24 – 7:30 p.m. An Evening with Walt @ the Centennial Plaza stage. Tickets are $10, purchased before the show (See ad on Page 8).
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COUNCIL CORNER
A board game company has produced a series of Monopoly-inspired games based on various cities in Utah, including Taylorsville. You can even land on Centennial Plaza, the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center, Taylorsville Dayzz or other city landmarks. Mayor Overson grabbed a few to give to City Council members and community leaders. The Walmart in Taylorsville is selling the game, while supplies last.
The City of Taylorsville recently acquired Taylorsville Park at 4700 S. Redwood Road and is planning improvements to it and what has been a ectionately called the “Tank Park” at 3200 West and 6200 South. We want to incorporate citizens’ ideas for both, and, yes, pickleball courts are part of the conversation.
A Number of ‘Hot’ Projects Happening in Taylorsville
Monopoly-Inspired Game
By the time of this issue of the Journal the summer heat may (hopefully) have started to dissipate. However, there are so many things happening in the city that will de nitely keep the “heat” going in Taylorsville for years to come.
The Taylorsville Temple construction by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is still going strong. The excitement is rippling through the area with residents, planned street improvements and retail centers in closeMeadowsproximity.on48th is a Brad Reynolds Construction new subdivision just o 4800 South at 1055 West. This project will consist of 26 new single-family homes with two to six bedrooms and 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Knudsen (District 5), Curt Cochran (District 2), Anna Barbieri, Chair (District 3), Meredith Harker, Vice Chair (District 4) and Ernest Burgess (District 1)
Gives Nod to Taylorsville You're Invited! Saturday ber 8, 2022 8 AM 11 am - Meet the Crews - Tour the Station - See the Fire Trucks FREE! Taylorsville Fire Station 118 5317 South 2700 West At The Fire Station Community Pancake BreakfasT 2600 West Taylorsville Boulevard • 801-963-5400 | PAGE 3September 2022
JUST A FEW INCLUDE:
Construction still proceeds on Mister Car Wash at 4700 S. Redwood Road. I’ve already bought my unlimited pass! UTA Bus Rapid Transit plans for Redwood Road continue to be ne-tuned, including connections to Salt Lake Community College, from the Intermountain Medical Center at 5100 S. State Street to Fairbourne Station in West Valley City. Plans are in the works to create student housing complexes at Salt Lake Community College for students and their immediate families. Due to the 2020 census, the city completed a redistricting analysis to better balance the population representation in the city’s ve districts. Summit Vista Retirement Community continues its expansion construction and is ahead of the planned schedule to full completion.
Dutch Bros Coffee opened a second location in Taylorsville on 5300 South in front of Walmart. Additionally, Los Tapatios Taco Grill opened at 3200 West and 5400 South in the same complex as Taylor’s BikeVoltaShop.Taylorsville at 5400 South and Bangerter Highway is working toward its groundbreaking and opening up a first phase. This will be a multi-family, multi-use area with retail and housing. Volta is planned to be a contemporary but moderately priced residential area with gyms, pools, working spaces, dog parks, walking paths and restaurants.
By Council Member Curt Cochran
McDougal Funeral Home’s expansion includes a new business center. And HomeGoods, next to JoAnn’s, is progressing toward its opening before the holiday season. This is just a smidgen of some of the hot things going on in our community, once again rea rming our tagline. Taylorsville truly is the place where community connects.
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Det. Keller is our lead domestic violence detective and has more than 12 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to joining TVPD, he worked for both Provo and Sandy police departments. He has worked as a patrol o cer, eld training o cer, youth court coordinator, family crimes investigator and defensive tactics instructor. Additionally, he served in the United States Marine Corps. He has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s in business administration. His hobbies include karate, jujitsu, yoga, mountain biking, backpacking, hunting, reading, music andDet.traveling.Keller investigates cases involving physical and psychological abuse between cohabitants. He works closely with our patrol officers and victim advocates. Domestic violence crimes often include cycles of violence that have, at times, persisted for years. Often, victims are hesitant to speak out. Det. Keller was recently able to intervene in such an incident. Now, this victim has an opportunity to move forward free of such abuse. Sgt. Cheshire described Det. Keller as “having passion” related to “thoroughly investigating the cases assigned to him” and as “truly caring about the victims while doing everything he can to protect them.” He described Det. Keller as a “vital member of the violent crimes unit” and a “fantastic representative of TVPD.”
Residents had a chance to learn about ways to keep their neighborhoods safe while having fun with family and friends at the recent Night Out Against Crime, hosted by the Taylorsville Public Safety Committee.
Children’s Justice Center Honors TVPD Detective
Please join us in congratulating Det. Keller as our latest employee of the month.
Night Out Against Crime Features Fun and Facts
Det. Lenz was awarded the CJC’s “WOW” Investigator of the Month award. CJC sta members described him as “an incredible victim advocate,” noting that he continuously goes above and beyond “to ensure victims are safe and their needs and rights are advocated for. He is truly one of the best!” Another said, Det. Lenz “is always great and easy to work with! He really cares about all of his families. He understands the process extremely well and does everything always on behalf of Congratulations,victims.”Det. Lenz, and thank you for your service and dedication to our community. We are honored to have you a part of TVPD and Team Taylorsville!
The Children’s Justice Center has named SVU Det. Lenz as its August Investigator of the Month. TVPD’s Special Victim’s Investigation Unit (SVU) falls under TVPD’s Violent Crime’s Investigation Unit, supervised by Sgt. Cheshire. We highlighted this unit in our April Taylorsville Journal. SVU investigates crimes related to child abuse, child and adult sex abuse and vulnerable adultSVUabuse.detectives receive specialized training and must follow very specific investigative procedures. The training they receive in combination with the procedures they follow is essential to an investigation and prosecution of a case. As an example, they undergo specialized training related to interviewing children. The techniques they use ensure that children can adequately describe what occurred in their own words. As part of this, they work side by side with the Children’s Justice Center.
Check this space each month for news about the Taylorsville Police Department (TVPD) and their valuable service to our community.
TVPD EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Held this past month on Aug. 6 at Centennial Plaza in front of City Hall, the night featured a Bike Rodeo for kids that was set up by the Taylorsville Youth Council, a helicopter tour, police and re truck tours, a K-9 demo, rock climbing wall and UHP seatbelt safety demo. Because it was also a Saturday Starry Nights @the Plaza event, there was also good food to enjoy from the Food Truck League food trucks and live music. At a recent City Council meeting, Mayor Kristie Overson gave “a big shout out” to the Public Safety Committee, Taylorsville Police Department, Youth Council, Uni ed Fire Authority, Utah Highway Patrol (UHP), the Utah National Guard, Mountain Star and U of U Health for making the Night Out Against Crime so much fun. “We are so lucky to have so many people invested in our community,” she said, “which, of course, makes Taylorsville the best place to be.”
If you or a loved one needs assistance related to domestic violence, please reach out and speak out. You can nd more information at udvc.org of dcfs.utah.gov/services/ domestic-violence-services
The City of Taylorsville and Taylorsville Youth Council are collaborating with Wreaths Across America and Honor365 in conducting a service project to place holiday wreaths at veterans' graves in the Taylorsville Cemetery.
The service project is part of a nationwide initiative in which Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as more than 2,500 additional locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Those ceremonies take place each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, to be held this year on Dec. 17. In Taylorsville, there will be two parts to that ceremony. The rst part will start promptly at 10 a.m. on Dec. 17 at Taylorsville City Hall. The importance of starting on time is because it coincides with the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The second part takes place at Taylorsville Cemetery, where the wreaths will be laid on all 255 graves of the veterans. In addition to assistance from the Taylorsville Youth Council and Taylorsville High School JROTC, community members are invited to help lay the wreaths. Parking will be at Eisenhower Junior High and attendees are encouraged to dress warmly.
Each wreath is hand-crafted of all-American balsam and hand-tied with a red velvet bow in Columbia Falls, Maine. They are then sent to participating locations, including the Taylorsville Cemetery this year, where a volunteer will place it on the marker of a fallen hero. That volunteer will then say the veteran's name to ensure that their legacy of duty, service and sacri ce is never forgotten.
The goal is to secure sponsorship by the community of 255 wreaths, which is the number of veterans in repose at the Taylorsville Cemetery. The sponsorship of 255 wreaths will ensure that one is laid at each of their graves.
If you prefer to pay by check, paper forms to sponsor a wreath can be obtained at the second- oor receptionist desk at City Hall. Checks only are accepted as payment with paper forms. The sponsorship deadline is Nov. 28.
Residents can sponsor a wreath at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/UT0058P or via the QR code for $15 each. In addition to the wreath, $5 of that amount is donated back to Honor365 to support veterans, rst responders and their families.
For more information about Wreaths Across America and Honor365, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org and www.honor365.org.
For only $15, you can sponsor a wreath today to be placed on a veteran's grave this December at the Taylorsville Cemetery
Youth Council Service Project Seeks Sponsorship of Wreaths for Veterans
“Our Taylorsville Youth Council has selected this worthy cause as their holiday service project this year,” said Mayor Kristie Overson. “We are so honored to participate and hope residents will help us remember our veterans by sponsoring
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The City of Taylorsville and Taylorsville Youth Council are collaborating with Wreaths Across America and Honor365 to place 255 holiday wreaths at veterans' graves in the Taylorsville Cemetery. The Youth Council selected this cause as their holiday service project this year. See details about the Dec. 17 wreath-laying ceremony at: www.taylorsvilleut.gov
“There’s a need for this pharmacy because the Vietnamese population is quite large here, and a lot of the elderly patients don’t speak English very well, so I’m able to communicate with them here and make their labels in Vietnamese and make it easier to access their medication,” Nguyen said.
The small business is owned and operated by Tuyet Nguyen and her parents, and their individual attention to their patients and customers is the driving force of theNguyen,pharmacy.the pharmacy manager, started Tuyet’s Pharmacy in 2019. She was previously a pharmacy manager at a large chain store, and quickly realized she wanted to dedicate more time to her patients. “At a chain, you’re very pushed for time, and you don’t have a lot of time to get to know your patients, make sure they’re taking their medication correctly and answer their questions,” she said.
Tuyet’s Pharmacy o ers walk-in vaccinations, including COVID-19 shots and its two boosters. “I have elderly patients who don't use their cell phone or Internet,” Nguyen explained. “There are also a lot of people with language barriers; they just walk in. So I look forward to growing and then helping the Vietnamese population, both here and beyond.”
Another highlight of Tuyet’s is its dedication to its Vietnamese clientele who reside in Taylorsville.
Visit Carriage Square: Tuyet’s Pharmacy Provides Top-Notch Care
"We are so excited about these e orts," said Mayor Kristie Overson, "and we can't wait to see it through to completion. We know this work will be a boon to the Carriage Square center and its business owners, whom we support wholeheartedly. It is simply a great place to shop, eat and visit."
When driving through Carriage Square, chances are you’ve seen a pharmacy with a cute cartoon pill on the storefront sign. It’s none other than Tuyet’s Pharmacy! Walk inside and you’ll immediately be greeted by the charming interior, calming game music playing in the background, plenty of over-the-counter prescriptions, and various K-beauty items and other imported goods from Japan and South Korea. Even with all of the cute imported items, the highlight of the pharmacy is the caring and knowledgeable sta .
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See what’s new at Carriage Square! We’ll be highlighting Carriage Square businesses over the next several months in advance of coming renovations to the shopping center. Be sure to stop by this fun section of Taylorsville on the corner of Redwood Road and 4100 South.
Leading up to the renovation, the City of Taylorsville will be featuring several of the Carriage Square stores, restaurants and businesses in a series called "See What's New." Read about Carriage Square business Tuyet’s Pharmacy in the rst article of the series below, and see additional feature stories online at www.taylorsvilleut.govYoucanalsoreadonline more about Carriage Square as an available property, including its market and retail pro les, tra c count map and demographic summary.
Tuyet’s Pharmacy is located on the northwest side of Carriage Square. If you’d like to ll your prescription at this cute pharmacy or browse their fun products, be sure to stop by.
A THOUSAND SHIPS BY NATALIE HAYNES READING SCHEDULE: Sept. 1: chapters 1–12 | Sept. 8: chapters 13–29 | Sept. 15: chapters 30–end
INVISIBLE CHILD BY ANDREA ELLIOTT READING SCHEDULE: Sept. 22: chapters 1–21 | Sept. 29: chapters 22–34 | Oct. 6: chapters 35–end
VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | DIGITAL FOLKLORE Monday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. Register at: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries
PRACTICE ACT TESTS WITH REVOLUTION PREP Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - ONLINE Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - IN PERSON Register at: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/137493/ to take a free ACT® practice exam either online or in person with Revolution Prep. Exam is four hours. For the online test, materials will be emailed to students 24 hours before the exam. For the in-person test bring pencils, water, approved calculator.
Don’t Miss These Library
Lunch is available at the Taylorsville Senior Center for seniors ages 60 and over from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for a suggested donation of $4. You can visit the center’s website at www.slco.org/taylorsville-senior-center for menu and activities information. The Taylorsville Senior Center is located at 4743 S. Plymouth View Drive and can be contacted by phone at 801-385-3370.
Taylorsville Bennion REMEMBRANCESHeritage
The Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center continues to receive more donations this summer. Last month, the pictured grand, two-seater bench was donated to the museum from the Ethel and Rex Mackay estate.When The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ 1st Bennion chapel was raised in 1974, the Mackays become the new owners. They enjoyed it in their yard, and then when they passed away, their daughter’s family became the owners and also enjoyed it. When the family felt it was time to downsize, they thought of the Taylorsville-Bennion museum as a new place for the whole community to enjoy the historic bench. It now resides in the Dairy store waiting for a new coat of oil and some TLC, which we of course will make sure happens. It is a precious piece of Bennion history that now has a new home!
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TEEN BOARD GAMES AND ICE CREAM
WALKING BOOK CLUB Thursdays at 10 a.m. The Walking Book Club is great for readers interested in a weekly walk session and book discussion. The group reads one book over the course of three weeks, discussing the book in segments. The club meets Thursdays from 10 to 11:15 am. Take a 30-minute walk along the paths behind the library and then participate in a 30-minute book discussion. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Strollers are welcome.
TAYLORSVILLEEventsSENIOR CENTER
SENIOR BOOK CLUB AT THE TAYLORSVILLE SENIOR CENTER
4743 S. Plymouth View Drive Enjoy Lunch at the Taylorsville Senior Center
VIRTUAL ADULT LECTURE | Dungeons and Dragons: An Unlikely Pop Culture Phenomenon Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. Register at: thecountylibrary.org/LectureSeries
The Taylorsville Library has planned several programs during the month of September. You’ll want to mark your calendar for these events:
Also, following is some bonus history about the 1st Bennion church, once located at 6200 South and Redwood Road. In the early 1900s, under the leadership of the church’s Granite Stake Presidency with Bishop Heber Bennion presiding, a new ward was organized and given the name “Bennion.” Next, with Bishop Thomas Diamond, Alphonso Palmer, William Bennion and Rufus Palmer managed to start working on the building of this ward chapel in 1907. The construction and building were supervised by four di erent bishops who, with their counselors, worked diligently toward getting their chapel nished and out of debt. It was nally dedicated on Jan. 19, 1936, by Heber J. Grant. Visit the heritage museum to learn more and see the church bench in person. We’re located at 1488 W. 4800 South.
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Monday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. Join in a lively discussion of a variety of ction and non ction books. This month, the senior club will discuss My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor. The Senior Club is held at the Taylorsville Senior Center, 4743 S. Plymouth View Dr.
Dr. Lynne S. McNeill will discuss the origin of internet legends and the impact of folklore in an online context on cultural perspectives.
Thursday, Sept. 8, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Play games, meet other teens and enjoy ice cream at the rst back-to-school teen activity at the library. Bring your favorite board games or try the library selection.
Jon Peterson, a noted authority on role-playing games, will highlight how Dungeons & Dragons became an unlikely pop culture phenomenon and the history and ongoing popularity of the game.
WFWRD noticed that there are many misconceptions surrounding recycling legitimacy and they want to bust those myths! One common misconception is that the material in your blue bins doesn’t get recycled and is instead taken to the land ll. Recycling is indeed happening every day throughout the country. In fact, around 80% of the materials WFWRD picks up are recycled in markets domestically in the United States; the rest is taken to international markets. Your plastic recyclables are often turned into awesome new things like carpet, food containers or even agricultural piping. Another recycling myth is that cardboard doesn’t have any monetary value. This is also false! Although cardboard has seen a slight decrease in value, it is still valuable and is the most common commodity found in curbside bins. The district expects to see an increase in value for cardboard as the holiday season approaches.
Let’s work together to keep our Utah communities clean by reducing, re-using and recycling.
Electronic Waste Recycling
Looking for a place to recycle your old computer, appliances, or even wires or cables? Take it to your local Best Buy store. Best Buy will recycle up to three items of e-waste per household per Electronicday.recycling is a rich source of metals that can be recycled and brought back into the production cycle. By recycling e-waste, pollution is reduced that otherwise would be generated while manufacturing a new product. Extraction of virgin materials is also limited.
Limit Your Lawn for a Beautiful Yard Is that lawn really worth it? After a long hot summer, it’s a question that may be nagging at you. Consider the frustration of irrigation systems not working, weeds that grow no matter how hot it is and weekends sacri ced to maintaining that unappreciative lawn. There is a better way to have a beautiful yard while saving time and water! A professional team of horticulturists, landscape designers, maintenance pros and irrigation experts are here to help. Visit Localscapes.com for more information. Localscapes is a free resource promoting a moderate approach to waterwise landscaping that is appropriate for Utah.
If you have any questions, please contact Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District by calling 801-968-9081 or visiting www.tbid.org. Follow TBID on Facebook and Twitter.
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WFWRD has a new website! Check out their new website that launched in July. You can visit it at the same link: www.wasatchfrontwaste.org Interested in a fun way to get your family and friends involved in recycling? Head to the Recycling 101 page and scroll to the bottom to download WFWRD’s Recycle Sorting Game or Coloring Sheet.
ANNUAL COLLECTION DAY
