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Town of Grottoes, Virginia
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Let’s Talk Trash… Literally. 🗑️
Here’s the latest on the toter transition in Grottoes:
🔵 Meridian is still delivering the new blue toters and has let us know that the final 70 may not arrive until Saturday morning. We understand some residents in town (we have reached out to Meridian to find out where so we can edit this post once we know) may be without a toter until then. If you have no other option for tonight, the landfill site on 20th Street is open. It’s not ideal, but we hope it’s just a short window of inconvenience — thank you for your patience!
💚 Waste Management has been seen removing the green toters, but we don’t have a pickup schedule or the route they're running. Please just leave your green toter at the curb and it will be collected.
📞 Important note: This is all the information Town Hall has right now. If you call, we’ll tell you exactly what you just read — and honestly, we know you’ve got better things to do with your Friday afternoon than chat with us about trash!
✅ If you think you received the wrong number of toters from Meridian, that’s when you should call us. We reported the number based on what you're billed for. We’re happy to:
* Confirm your account,
* Request an additional toter ($3 added to your bill per toter),
* Or arrange pickup for extras.
Just know: Any changes will be handled next week.
Thanks again for hanging in there with us as we wrap up the transition! @followers
Council is still looking for VOLUNTEERS for special events this year. This post on our website outlines opportunities to get involved for 2025 and in to 2026.
townofgrottoes.com/volunteers-needed-for-special-events-in-grottoes-a-call-to-action-for-our-comm...
🚛 Trash Toter Transition Update 🚛
The transition between Waste Management and Meridian Waste is still underway and will continue into tomorrow (Friday). We’ve received several calls about when toters will be delivered or picked up—unfortunately, we don’t have access to the specific routes Meridian or Waste Management are using.
👉 If you have not received your new toter by noon on Friday, please give Town Hall a call and we’ll follow up with Meridian on your behalf.
So far, things have gone pretty smoothly—thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation as we complete this transition! 💚 townofgrottoes.com/trash-service-transition-information/
Edited to add: do NOT pull the green toter back to your house. Leave at curb for pickup.
Scheduled Water Service Interruption – Thursday, June 26, 2025
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, it will be necessary to temporarily shut off water service on GRACE STREET in order to complete a water line repair.
🕐 Estimated Time of Interruption: Around 1:00 PM
⏱️ Estimated Duration: Less than 1 hour
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this necessary work. Service will be restored as quickly as possible once the repair is complete.
After service is restored:
If your water appears cloudy or discolored, we recommend the following steps to flush your lines:
Turn on cold water taps only.
Let the water run for 3–5 minutes, or until it runs clear.
Begin with the lowest faucet in your home (such as a basement sink), then move to higher fixtures.
This helps clear any air or sediment that may have entered the lines during the repair.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
townofgrottoes.com/news-public-notices/
🎉🚴♀️ Join the Pedal, Push, Pull Parade! 🇺🇸
Bring your red, white, and blue spirit and roll into the 4th of July with us! Decorate your bikes, wagons, scooters, or strollers — if it has wheels (and no motor), it’s parade-ready! (new this year - Golf Carts allowed) 🚲🛴👶🎨
📍 Line-Up Location: Broad Alley behind Al’s Power Equipment
🕘 Start Time: 10 AM on July 4th - Just in time to roll out in style!
🛣️ Parade Route: West on 6th Street ➡️ Left on Cherry ➡️ Ends at Grottoes United Methodist Church parking lot
✨ All ages welcome – kids, families, and festive friends!
🛺 Golf carts (driven by licensed adults and registered with the Town) are the only motorized vehicles allowed.
Let’s fill 6th Street with creativity, community, and patriotic pride! 🎇
📞 Questions? Call Beth Raynes at 540-249-4756
townofgrottoes.com/special-events/
🚨 ONE LAST REMINDER! 🚨
Trash Transition Day is TOMORROW – June 26 into June 27!
The Town Office has done everything we can think of to spread the word, but we still need your help. If you have Waste Management toters, please put them out at the curb tonight for pickup! Meridian will be bringing your new toters tomorrow and Friday as well.
We’ve had several folks stop by Town Hall this week who had no idea this was happening — so please, share this post to help make sure your friends and neighbors in Grottoes are in the know!
townofgrottoes.com/trash-service-transition-information/
🙏 We truly appreciate your help in getting the word out!
@followers
🚨 Schedule Change – Brush Site Hours 🚨
Please plan ahead! Due to the holiday weekend, the Brush Site on 20th Street will NOT be open on the regular first Saturday of the month.
🗓️ Instead, the site will be open:
Wednesday, July 9th from 8 AM to Noon
Saturday, July 12th from 8 AM to Noon
Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸✨
