It’s almost officially fall and many folks are looking forward to cooler weather, fall sports, and an excuse for pumpkin spice everything. Here are some timely neighborly reminders for our community:
Leaf Cleanup
- The city of Columbus does not vacuum up leaves from the curb or clear any street gutters. Please take some time to remove leaves from sidewalks/street gutters. Wet leaves can create dangerously slick sidewalks. Also the gutter drains get blocked not allowing water runoff from rain or ice melt to make it to sewers as we move into the winter months.
- Please do not leave blown leaves in the street or blow them down the street to other homes. This creates additional work for homeowners who are already battling leaves of their own.
- Don’t forget to check gutters and downspouts for leaves. Backups of leaves trap water and eventually ice in the colder months. This causes gutters to separate from homes and could cause blockages and backups in the sewer systems.
All leaves should be bagged and stored until the next scheduled recycling/yard waste pickup.
Pet Waste
Please be sure to pickup and dispose of pet waste properly in your own receptacles. Pet waste left behind damages lawns and threaten our waterways and environment – plus it is part of state law. Read more here:
Trash Day
For homeowners who may not be aware the City of Columbus recently adjusted the pickup colors and zones around about half of the city. Our community now falls under the RUBY rotating pickup schedule. You can always signup for alerts on trash/recycling/yard waste pickup directly with the city at: https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Trash-Recycling-Bulk-Collection/Find-My-Collection-Day or by calling Columbus 311 at: 614 645 3111.
Join the Board
Have you been looking for a way to participate more actively within the VAT community? Apply to be a board member.
Currently two member seats are available and we would love for you to join!
Serving on the Board is a great way to understand our HOA and its responsibilities more fully, get to know your neighbors, and work toward keeping our community and its assets vibrant for years to come.
Information about serving on the Board can be found our website at:
https://thornappleassociation.org/homeowner-resources/board-of-directors-application/
Applications can be submitted via the webform above or you can download and complete the application online an submit via email to [email protected].
Have a wonderful fall VAT!