Christmas Tree Removal

For Christmas tree disposal, the City of Glendale requires that all ornaments, decorations, bags, stands, bars, nails, and most tinsel (flocked trees and trees coated with fire retardant are acceptable) be removed. Trees taller than eight feet must be cut in half. Place tree at the curb or in the alley for pick-up on your refuse collection day.

In the unincorporated county of Los Angeles serviced by Burrtec, trees will be collected through Jan. 16. All lights, ornaments, decorations, tinsel, nails, metal/plastic/wood stands must be removed. Trees/foliage must be placed at the curb next to regular trash receptacles on regular collection days. Note that customers cannot block streets, alleys or sidewalks. Also note that plastic trees/foliage are not recycles or accepted. Call (800) 325-9417 to schedule a builky item pick up for those items.

Music Groups Wanted

Performance groups are invited to apply for the Jewel City Concert Series and the Brand Summer Music Series. Music ensembles must be trios or larger to participate. Interested musicians may visit https://www.glendaleartsandculture.org/performanceseries to apply. Applications close on Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.

The Jewel City Concert Series is an outdoor concert series taking pace in the fall on the Artsakh Paseo located in Glendale’s Downtown Arts & Entertainment District. Performances are scheduled for Saturdays in October from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and must be one set, 60 minutes in duration.

Performance groups will receive a stipend of up to $1,200 per performance.

The Brand Summer Music Series is an outdoor concert series located on the hillside area behind the Brand Library & Art Center. Performances are scheduled for Fridays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and must be one set, 90 minutes in duration. Performance groups will receive a stipend of up to $1,700 per performance.

Rain Barrel Distribution

CV Water District and Foothill Municipal Water District are among the hosts of a rain barrel distribution event on Sunday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Foothill Municipal Water District.

The cost is $65; however, rebates are available. Check with applicable water agency for more information. Maximum quantity is two rain barrel rebates per household.

For more information, contact info@rainbarrelsintl.com or call (818) 602-6316.