Gilbert Daily Brief: Council calendar, weekend drop-off, preparedness fair

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Gilbert has a busy civic calendar this week, with a Town Council executive session scheduled for Monday afternoon and additional public meetings on Tuesday.

Town Council meetings: Monday and Tuesday

The Town Council is scheduled to hold a special meeting in executive session from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, followed by a board-and-commission application screening subcommittee meeting at 5:15 p.m. Listings and agenda materials are posted through the town’s meeting and events hub.

On Tuesday, the calendar also shows a Town Council study session (5:30 p.m.) and the regular Town Council meeting (6:30 p.m.). If you plan to attend in person, it’s worth checking the agenda packet before you go so you know which items are set for discussion.

Drive-thru drop-off keeps hazardous items out of the trash

On Saturday, Feb. 28, Gilbert residents had a one-day, drive-thru drop-off event for household hazardous waste, e-waste and other hard-to-dispose items. The event was staged at the Public Works Department on East Juniper Avenue, with staff unloading items from vehicle trunks to keep the line moving.

• Free document shredding was offered (up to five boxes per vehicle).
• Residents needed a current Gilbert utility bill and matching photo ID.
• Accepted items included batteries, mixed metal, tires (off the rim), glass, and donations for reuse.

Town information for the event also highlighted partner drop-offs for items like eyeglasses, flag retirement, and gently used supplies, giving residents more than one reason to clear out a closet.

Community preparedness fair highlights emergency readiness

Also Saturday, a community preparedness fair at Barney Park offered hands-on demonstrations and practical tips for household emergency planning. Organizers advertised topics ranging from food and water storage to communications and basic medical readiness, with local groups and public-safety partners participating.

Even if you couldn’t make it, the takeaway is simple: small steps now (a plan, some supplies, and updated contact info) can reduce stress when the Valley’s next big disruption hits.

Sources

• https://www.gilbertaz.gov/
• https://www.gilbertaz.gov/how-do-i/view/household-hazardous-waste
• https://local.churchofjesuschrist.org/en/units/us/az/gilbert-arizona-greenfield-stake/events/gilbert-community-preparedness-fair