Did you know that over a 12-month period in 2018-2019, tainted recycling cost the City of Jacksonville more than $500,000? Today Mayor Lenny Curry helped the Solid Waste Division on their recycling run as a good reminder as to what we can and can't recycle. The most important things to remember are:

Don't bag it. Never put recyclables in containers or bags.

Empty. Clean. Dry. Keep all recyclables free of food and liquid.

Know what to throw. You can recycle most cardboard, paper, metal cans, plastic bottles and jugs. The following items should NEVER be placed in your recycling container:

• NO Plastic Bags & Wrappers: Plastic bags, plastic wrappers and flexible plastic packaging are too thin to be recycled. Reuse them in your home or return them to your local grocer for recycling
• NO Styrofoam: Styrofoam can be great for reuse but not for recycling. Dispose of these items in your trash. 
• NO Food: Food scraps must be disposed of with your trash, or composted where composting programs are offered
• NO Electronics & Batteries: Electronics, batteries and light bulbs cannot go into your recycling container and require special handling. Check local programs for disposal options.
• NO Yard Waste: Yard waste must be disposed of with your trash or composted where composting programs are offered.
• NO Diapers: Clean or dirty diapers cannot be recycled. Dispose of them in your trash.
• NO Soiled Paper: Soiled or wet items are not recyclable and should be disposed of with your trash.
• NO Clothing: Clothing items can be taken to a dedicated reuse collection location but cannot be placed in your recycling container.
• NO Tools: Tools and other hardware items may find a second life, but not if they’re placed in your recycling container. Dispose of these items in your trash or give them away for reuse.
• NO Toys: While often made of plastic, toys cannot be placed in your recycling container. Donate these items or dispose of them in your trash.
• NO Construction Waste: Wood, sheetrock and other home construction items cannot be recycled and should be disposed of in your trash.
• NO Medical Waste: Needles and other medical items cannot be recycled and may cause serious harm to workers. Dispose of them in proper medical waste containers.

With the new school year for Duval County in its second week, the City of Jacksonville’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is providing fun, safe spaces for students to go when classes are done.

We have listened to your feedback about our online system and are excited to introduce you to MyJax - our new and improved online portal. MyJax is your online connection to city services and information, available 24 hours a day, wherever you have internet access.

With the help of more than 200 volunteers, Brooks Rehabilitation, in partnership with the City of Jacksonville’s Disabled Services Division and Life Rolls On, hosted its annual adaptive surfing event on Saturday August 10, 2019. A fun, safe surfing experience was provided to 72 residents living with physical and visual disabilities.

Applications Currently Being Accepted

You asked, we acted.  Friday August 9^th at 7 pm, 630CITY.coj.net will be unavailable as we prepare to launch our new and improved system. 

Customers Can Pick Up Holds at Nearby Branches; Use Digital Library 24/7

Friends of Hemming Park is proud to host the following programs and events in Hemming Park, located at 135 W. Monroe Street in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. All activities listed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Today, Mayor Lenny Curry announced that the City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Jaguars, Iguana Development as well as other nationally-renowned partners have reached a deal for the development of Lot J at TIAA Bank Field. 

Did you know the City owns and manages 4 golf courses? Bent Creek, Fiddler’s Green, First Tee and Blue Cypress golf courses are located in neighborhoods on Jacksonville’s west, north and south sides, respectively.

Mayor Curry joined several of Jacksonville’s business and community leaders for the Second Quarter JAXUSA Partnership Luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront (225 E. Coastline Drive – 32202) on Monday.

Put on your dancing shoes and join us in celebrating more than 30 years of the Senior Prom! A sit down dinner will be provided along with a live band, dancing and door prizes. 

Stop by the Winston Family YMCA on Saturday, July 27th for the Back-To-School Bash! We will be joining in on all of the back-to-school fun with adoptable pets. Adoptions will be FREE* at both the Winston YMCA and the City shelter adoption center located at 2020 Forest Street. Stop by, say hello, and celebrate the start of another school year with a new pet!

The State of Florida awarded two grants to the City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department to further strengthen the city’s strong relationship with the United States Armed Forces.

In celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month, the City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will host Game On!, a day to enjoy the outdoors, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Robert F. Kennedy Park (1133 Ionia St. - 32206).