Apply for 2024 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Program

The City’s Forestry Division is now accepting applications for the 2024 Shared Cost Parkway Tree Planting Program. Open now through Feb. 29, 2024, this program allows property owners to pay $95 per tree to have City crews plant a new tree in the parkway adjacent to their property. Property owners can select from up to 12 species. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 29 or once the program maximum is reached.

To participate, submit an application to the City’s Forestry Division. For more information, please visit the City's website.

Extreme Cold: Prevent Pipes from Bursting

As the temperatures continue to fall, it is essential to ensure that your faucets and pipes are in good working condition. The City's Water Division recommends following these tips to help prevent frozen pipes:

• Cover or insulate exposed pipes: Make sure to insulate pipes in unheated areas, like crawl spaces and the garage. When left exposed to the cold, unheated lines are prone to freezing.
• Freezeproof in-ground irrigation systems: Follow the manufacturer's procedures for draining and protecting the system from winter damage.
• Insulate and cover outdoor faucets: The direct contact between a faucet and the winter weather can risk piping exposure to extremely low temperatures. Freezing temperatures can lead to broken faucets and damaged pipes, causing floods and other plumbing issues.
• Drain and store garden hoses: Water left inside of a garden hose can freeze and significantly expand, causing the hose to break. Disconnect hoses, drain the remaining water, and find a safe, dry place to keep them stored.

Christmas Tree Pickup Service

Christmas trees will be recycled now through Friday, Jan. 12 at no charge on your garbage pickup day for residents served by LRS. During this free collection period, make sure trees are free of all decorations and are not in plastic bags. After the free collection period, you will need to attach one garbage/organic sticker to a Christmas tree to have it collected.

Save the Date: Cocoa & Coffee Crawl on Saturday, Jan. 13

Join the Downtown Wheaton Association for the Cocoa & Coffee Crawl on Saturday, Jan. 13 from noon to 3 p.m. Gather the whole family for a fun-filled winter day sampling a variety of unique hot cocoas and artisan coffees at your favorite downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants! For more information and to register, visit the Downtown Wheaton Association's website.