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Holiday trash and recycling schedule

When a holiday falls on a weekday, collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, routes will not be affected.

- Christmas 2022 falls on Sunday, Dec. 25 so trash and recycling collection will not change. 

- January 1, 2023 falls on Sunday. Routes will not change. 

Contact CARDS at 877-592-2737 for questions concerning the holiday collection schedule.

Christmas Tree disposal
CARDS Recycling will provide free Christmas tree disposal. Please set your tree out on the curb for pick-up on your normal pickup day. A separate truck will be completing this operation. They will be taken at no additional cost. Tree collection will occur Monday, Dec. 27, 2022 - Friday, Jan. 7, 2023.

Please contact CARDS with any additional questions at 877-592-2737.

Defend the drain
Ready to start baking? Here’s what you’ll need to keep the holiday cheer flowing: a trashcan. Dumping flour down the drain in excess can cause clogs in pipes. If you are going to dispose of these items, throw them in the trash. Learn more.

Prepare for freezing temperatures 
Next week, we will be closing park restrooms at sundown each night to help protect the pipes from the evening low temperatures. This weekend, we will also close the Slayter Creek Park restrooms for maintenance.

Cruising with a Claus success
Thank you for making the first Cruising with a Claus a huge success. Thank you to those who donated, to the businesses who allowed collections boxes, and everyone who helped spread the word. Anna children will be blessed on Christmas morning because of you. Watch video.

Enjoy the best and brightest neighborhood lights
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Anna Holiday Lights Map is back to add some sparkle to your neighborhood this season. Get in the holiday spirit by driving through Anna’s neighborhoods and enjoy the best and brightest outdoor holiday decorations around town! View the Holiday Lights Map. 

Last chance to play 
Our Elf on the Shelf Competition ends at midnight tonight. Submit a photo of the most wacky, funny, or festive thing your scout elf has done.

Additionally, tonight is the deadline to submit for the Christmas Tree Competition. Submit a photo of your most decked out tree for a chance at a prize.

Complete your bingo
The Anna Parks Bingo Holiday edition runs until Dec. 31. This season we have a family version and an adult edition. Take a photo of the different activities you participate in or the places you visit and once you earn a bingo, submit your card!

New challenges have been added

If you haven't joined the Anna Rivals: Santa’s Sleuths game, you are missing out! Compete against your neighbors in this free City-wide competition hosted through the Eventzee App.

Weekly Reminders  

- City Council meetings are broadcast over the internet. To tune in, visit the Agendas and Minutes webpage and choose the appropriate meeting date. The webpage provides a complete archive of all City-related meetings, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

- Have a question or comment for City officials? Contact us. 

- Want to be part of our team? We're always looking for outstanding individuals to help us make Anna better. Check out our employment page. 

Mayor Nate Pike      
Mayor Pro Tem Lee Miller 
 Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Randy Atchley 
Pete Cain  Stan Carver II     
Kevin Toten  Danny Ussery