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2008 Recycling Office Programs Annual Report (pdf: 1.9 MB)

The 2008 Recycling Office Programs Annual Report is available for download.

2008 Recycling Office Programs Annual Report (pdf: 1.9 MB)

The 2008 Recycling Office Programs Annual Report is available for download.

2009 SBA Seminars

Free seminar series from the Small Business Administration

City Forms Available Online

The City of Newport News has many forms available for download from the city's web site. The form you need may be available at the touch of a button!

Debris Management Plan Receives FEMA Approval

The City of Newport News Public Works Department’s Debris Management Plan has received FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) approval, a requirement for agencies to participate in the Public Assistance (PA) Pilot Program.

Director of Development Honored

Florence G. Kingston Named “Business and Professional Person of the Year 2008” by the Warwick Ruritan Club.

Fire Department Open House

Join the Newport News Fire Department for our annual Open House at the Oyster Point Fire Station on October 10, 2009! Click on the link for a copy of our flyer. We hope to see you there!

Flu (Including H1N1) Precautions

What you can do to Protect Yourself and Prevent the Spread of Flu.

Helpful Tips for Alternative Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics

Here are some options for safe disposal between Household Hazardous Waste and e-Cycling (Electronics) Collections.

Leaf Collection Schedule 2009-2010

The Leaf Collection Schedule for 2009-2010 is now available. It may be viewed on the web page or downloaded in pdf format.

Leaf Collection Schedule 2009-2010

The Leaf Collection Schedule for 2009-2010 is now available. It may be viewed on the web page or downloaded in pdf format.

Newport News Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission

Newly created Council appointed board

Newport News Fire Department Achieves Accredited Agency Status

The Newport News Fire Department has achieved Accredited Agency status by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). The award was presented at the Center for Public Safety Excellence Awards Ceremony on August 14th, 2008 in Denver, Colorado.

Newport News Recruits Citizens to Help With Disaster Preparedness

Newport News Trains Citizens in Basic First Responder Skills

Newport News Waterworks Customer Newsletter

Customer News

Notice to Solid Waste Customers: Veterans Day Holiday Collection Schedule

City Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. Garbage, bulk, and recycling collection will be collected as usual on Tuesday, November 10, 2008. Wednesday’s collection will be on Thursday, Thursday’s collection will be on Friday. Your normal collection days will resume on the week following the holiday.

On-demand page translations

The City of Newport News now offers on-demand page translation with the help of Google. You can translate any page on our web site into over 40 other languages.

Public Works Service Calendar 2009

Budget constraints this year caused the City to decide not to publish a printed calendar. However, an electronic version of the calendar dates has been created, which will reflect routinely scheduled Public Works services.

Receive FREE Automatic Notifications About City Solicitations

You can use RSS Feeds to obtain automatic notifications of new solicitation activity.

RSS Feeds Now Available

RSS feeds are now available via a search or on specific pages.

Search the City's Web Site With Google

The City web site has recently switched its search engine to use Google. This means faster and better results for your search terms. Try it for yourself.

Smoke Testing

Work crews will be performing a “SMOKE TEST” survey throughout the City. Please visit the website for more information, including maps and schedules.

Street Index

An updated listing of all of the streets in the City of Newport News

Street Light Pilot Project

A project for LED streetlights

Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled

Tax relief for the elderly and disabled provides relief from paying real estate taxes. You may be granted full relief or partial relief, depending upon your income.

U.S. CPSC: Imported Drywall Investigation

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is currently investigating reports of potential problems related to drywall imported from China.

Watch City Council Meetings Live Online

Watch City Council Meetings Live Online

What To Do With Unwanted TVs and Computer Monitors

To avoid the shattering of glass and the resulting safety issues of glass chards on lawns or streets, items containing glass are not collected as part of your weekly bulk collection service. This includes TVs with glass viewing screens.
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