Practicing social distancing outdoors
Today, Dallas County reported that there were 61 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the Dallas County total to 549 cases. Of these, 36% have required ICU hospitalization. There have been 11 reported deaths in Dallas County from the virus.
With enjoyable weather like we saw over the weekend, many of you are spending time outdoors in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. While it is encouraged that you spend time outdoors, it is extremely important that social distancing be practiced both indoors and out. Whether you are taking a walk around the neighborhood, or utilizing Town trails or green spaces, please make sure you are maintaining a six-foot distance between yourself and others. Be thoughtful of how closely you are walking/jogging by as infection could occur via respiratory droplets in the air.
Other tips in addition to social distancing if you plan on being outdoors:
- Don't congregate in groups
- Take hand sanitizer
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your elbow
- No handshakes or hugs
Let's stop the spread. Do your part to flatten the curve!
Town facilities remain closed to the public at this time. Utility bills and court fines can be paid online at TownofSunnyvale.org or payments can be dropped in the box in front of Town Hall at 127 N. Collins Road. Town Staff are available to answer questions at 972-203-4169.
Complete your Census form
Your 2020 Census form should have arrived in the mail. Please take time to complete and return this form!
If you do not know where your form is, you can complete the Census online at: CENSUS.
Republic Services operating under new guidlines during COVID-19
With more residents at home, Republic Services has seen a 25% increase in the tonnages collected during curbside collection. Consequently, Republic Services will be operating under the following guidelines until further notice:
- Republic Services will accept waste placed in bags only. Bags must not exceed 50 pounds.
- Do bag all waste (except recycling) even if placed in a cart.
- Yard waste will continue as normal; however, bulk item service is suspended at this time.
- Recycling should be placed in your cart, not bagged.
Tips for recycling:
- Know what to throw. Cardboard, paper, metal cans, plastic bottles, and jugs are all acceptable for recycling. Cardboard should be flattened if you choose to recycle it. Plastic bottles and jugs should be recycled with the lid on.
- Empty, Clean and Dry®. Please do not place soiled or wet materials into your recycle bin. It is important to keep all recyclables free of food and liquid to prevent contamination. Once cardboard or paper come in contact with food or liquid, they can no longer be recycled.
- Don't bag it. Never put recyclables in containers or in bags.
Never place these items in your recycling container:
- Plastic bags or wrappers
- Styrofoam
- Food
- Electronics or batteries
- Yard waste
- Diapers
- Soiled paper
- Clothing or shoes
- Tools
- Toys
- Construction waste
- Medical items, such as needles
