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Firework Safety: It Takes All of Us

With the 4th of July fast approaching, please remember that:

? ONLY safe and sane fireworks are allowed in Gilroy

? ONLY in designated areas &

? ONLY from 9 AM on July 1^st through 10 PM on July 4^th

All other fireworks are alway...

You Can Help: Fight Dirty

?? Litter Cleanup Program

Monthly volunteer cleanups hosted by the City of Gilroy. Current cleanup dates include:

• June 17: Graffiti Cleanup Event - Meet at City Hall
• July 15: Litter Cleanup Event - Details TBD
• August 26: Li...

Gilroy's Pop-Up Park Is Almost Here!

The City of Gilroy and the Gilroy Downtown Committee are thrilled to announce Gilroy’s very first Pop-Up Park! This exciting addition to our downtown will be situated on the grassy lawn just north of the Gilroy Arts Center. This delightful littl...

Sidewalk Vending Community Workshop

In response to recent state laws and community input, the City of Gilroy is developing a Sidewalk Vending Permit Program and is holding a community workshop to receive feedback and answer

questions about a potential permitting process, concerns about sidew...

Sidewalk Repair: Downtown Gilroy

Work to repair sidewalks in Downtown Gilroy is starting with the scheduled maintenance anticipated to begin June 5 and continue through June 16.

During this time, Precision Concrete Cutting (PCC) will be working to repair trip hazards and improve walkabili...

Stash Your Trash & Help Keep Our Community Clean

Help keep Gilroy clean; even little efforts can help! Whether it’s picking up trash in the yard, disposing of food wrappers, or cleaning up after an outdoor event, it’s that extra effort that makes a big difference in helping keep Gilr...

A Modern Online Permit System is Coming to the City of Gilroy!

UPDATE

The long-awaited day is almost here. In just a few short weeks, our new Gilroy Online “GO Permit” system with a community self-service portal will be available.

The new portal will provide the community with the following features:

• Apply for Building,...

Stash Your Trash: Schedule a FREE Recology Pick Up

Hey, Gilroy! Did you know that Recology customers have the option to schedule a FREE Recology pick-up of up to twelve 32-gallon garbage bags?

You can take advantage of this option twice per calendar year. Restrictions apply, and the pick-up MUST be schedul...

Local High Fire Risk Warnings: Attention Gilroy Residents!

UPDATE:

As we head into the summer months, the threat of wildfires is very real.

The Gilroy Fire Chief may issue a Local High Fire Risk Warning during times of heightened fire danger.

If this happens, it's crucial to take extra precautions to preven...

Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant Program: Now Accepting Applications

The City of Gilroy is thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with SVCreates to support the Gilroy Elevate the Arts Grant program. Thanks to the unanimous support of the Mayor and the Gilroy City Council, the City of Gilroy joins the Packard Fou...

Composting: Transforming Waste into a Valuable Resource

Composting is a great way to improve soil health and reduce waste.

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You can compost numerous items such as food scraps, pizza boxes, and yard trimmings such as grass, branches, and leaves. Place compost items in the 96-gallon green organics cart and avoid ...

Recycling: Together We Can Make a Difference

Recycling is a simple and easy way to help keep our community clean and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. 

Your blue recycling cart is the place to toss: 

• paper,
• bottles, 
• aluminum,
• jars,
• cans, and
• plastic container...

Volunteer to Help: Adopt-a-Spot

Are you part of a business or group interested in helping to make a positive impact in our community?

The Adopt-A-Spot program is designed to enable community groups, homeowner associations, businesses, churches, schools, youth groups, and other organizati...

Pavement Maintenance Project Update

With the recent warmer and drier weather, we are excited to have resumed the FY22 Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project.

All street segments that were part of the FY22 project that were not completed due to last year's inclement weather will be...

Protect Our Community and Environment: Keep e-Waste Out of Landfills

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Protect Our Community and Environment: Dispose of Hazardous Waste Safely and Responsibly

Hazardous waste materials are dangerous and carry toxic properties that are unsafe for humans and the environment. Hazardous waste materials include flammable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive products, such as used 

• oils, 
• paints, 
• g...

Volunteer to Help Wipeout Graffiti

Join us for our Graffiti Cleanup initiative!

This is a flexible opportunity for those interested in removing small amounts of unwanted graffiti on public or private property where permission has been obtained prior to removal. The best part? There is no mi...

Say Goodbye to Your Bulky Items Hassle-Free

Trying to dispose of large bulky items is no fun. Recology South Valley can help get your mattress, couch, or any large bulky item out of your sight. Residents get 2 bulk pick-ups a year curbside at no charge. Call and schedule a curbsid...

Have You Signed Up to Receive Emergency Alerts?

Emergency responders may utilize emergency alerts to notify residents of hazards, resources, or other important information.

The City of Gilroy utilizes Nixle to share emergency alerts with alerts sent via text or email based on user preference.

The City of...

Reserve a Park Online

The City of Gilroy has a new online system for booking reservations at City-owned parks. The new reservation system utilizes the Online Recreation Activity Guide.

Reservations can be made online or in person:

• ?? Online: Reservations are available 2...

Discover Downtown!

Now is the time to support Gilroy restaurants, stores, wineries and other businesses—and help restart the local economy!

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