Community Programs & Resources
The Community Relations Office is the public relations outreach arm of the Mayor's Office, which responds to citizens' questions and connects the public to a multitude of resources and services offered by city government. Special projects, assistance in coordinating publicity for community events on NLRTV (closed access channel) and mainstream media, and connecting citizens with vital community service agencies providing public assistance is provided through this office. The department serves as a liaison between public and private entities working together for the common good.
Recycling Services
Curbside Recycling Waste Management provides curbside collection in North Little Rock of clean paper products, and glass, aluminum, and plastic bottles & cans. For more information, call Waste Management 570-1255.
Recycling Drop Off Centers McCain and North Hills at Kroger Saturday only 7am-12 noon.
Plastic Bag Recycling-Sack It To Us Just place all your clean and empty plastic grocery/retail store bags and dry cleaner garment bags into (1) plastic bag, tie off and place in your home recycling bin.
Remember: NO food bags, film from food containers, zipper or sandwich bags, garbage bags, or mulch, soil, or salt bags.
Household Chemical and Electronics Recycling Household chemicals and electronics may be taken to collections centers at the following locations and days from 7 am-9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays & 7 am-noon Saturday. North Little Rock - 12th & Willow at Public Works Every Tuesday and 3rd Saturday Sherwood - 6500 No. Hills Blvd. at Public Works Every Mon and 1st Sat. For more information: Contact Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste Management District at 340-8792 or visit their webpage at www.pulaskiswdistrict.org.
Keep North Little Rock Beautiful
The Great North Little Rock Clean-Up-May The Great North Little Rock Clean-Up is a special one-day community event, usually held the first weekend in May, designed to encourage residents to join into a litter clean-up of neighborhoods and city streets, parks, trails, and river banks. The event is lots of fun for families, youth groups, businesses, churches, community groups, and civic clubs, and is designed to clean up the city, to educate young and old about the environment, to promote recycling, city beautification, concern for the environment, energy efficiency, and a multitude of other reasons to Keep North Little Rock Beautiful.
Adopt-A-Street Sponsors Businesses, civic clubs, organizations, churches, youth groups, bicycle clubs, etc. are encouraged to adopt a section of a street for the purpose of litter control, while receiving recognition from the City. Contact Neighborhood Services for applications: 340-5349.
Citizens Litter Bug Patrol If citizens see someone throwing paper, cigarettes, or any other non-degradable items from their call, the state has a Litter Hot Line you can call to report the license plate, car model, location, and item(s) thrown from cars. The caller remains anonymous, and the "litter bug" receives a letter letting them know they were spotted littering the environment, reminding them littering is illegal and of the $1,000 fine, and calling on them to be good citizens. The Litter Hot Line #1-866-611-1222.
City Beautiful The City Beautiful Commission has matching grants for schools, non-profits, and other neighborhood organizations that wish to help foster community pride through beautification or landscaping. Contact Gayle Fisher 835-0859 or Neighborhood Services for applications.
Neighborhood Block Party Requests/& Equipment Loans Requests to block off a portion of a street for a neighborhood event must be sent in writing to this office at least 7-10 days prior to the event. Approval will be based on safety considerations and traffic flow on major thoroughfares. New safety regulations during evening hours (after dark) require having a person posted at each barricade site wearing an orange reflective vest and using a flashlight to alert motorists about the barricade location. View Neighborhood Services web page or call 501-340-5394 for more information.
Community Programs
Sister City Youth Summer Homestay Program
North Little Rock has a summer youth homestay program with our Sister City, Uiwang City, South Korea. Students who participate should be between the ages of 14-18, live in North Little Rock, and be willing to host a Korean student in their home for about 10 days one summer, and the following year be willing to travel to Korea for a similar homestay summer program. For more information, contact: Margaret Powell, Community Relations 340-5305.
Youth
"Mayor's Youth Council", Contact Jan Scholl, 834-3784, nlrmyc@aol.com
Recreation Programs
After school Programs (tutoring, athletics, arts & humanities)
Basketball League (tiny tots, youth, adults)
Our Club (Glenview), S.A.V.E., T.L.C., Midnight Basketball, Dances, Gymnastics & Boxing Meets
Summer & Spring Break Program Activities, Fishing Derby, Swimming Programs,
Classes in Fitness, Karate,Aikido, Kung Fu, Dance, Piano, Football, Cheerleading, Gymnastics
Halloween Carnivals, Miss All-Star Pageant, Holiday in Burns Park Winter Festival
Put, Pass & Kick Competition, Hershey Track & Field Meet , Pitch, Hit and Run Competition, Flag Football
Contact: Tina Worrell (Parks & Recreation Dept.) 791-8543
Police
Neighborhood Community Oriented Police Programs, Educational Programs for all ages
Smart Choice Better Chances (consequences training/ Attorney General program..6th grade)- , Contact: Lt. Jim Chapman (training) 771-7190
SAFE Team & Landlord Education, Contact: Officer Andrew Miles (791-8574)
Police Athletic League , Contact: Officer Scott Yielding 771-7172
General Information, Contact: Sgt. Jim Scott-771-7109
Animal Shelter
Mobile Adoption Unit, Friends of Animals , Contact: Billy Grace 791-8577
Neighborhood Services
Organizational Assistance, Newsletter, Equipment Loans (microphones, tents, tables, chairs), Contact: Dan Scott 340-5394
Fire Department (Link to Fire Department page in City Directory/Departments)
FOCUS Program- Inspect & install smoke detectors & batteries/home inspections. Bilingual door knockers in English/Spanish., Contact: Chief Bob Mauldin or Capt. Daryl Brenneise 340-5410
Fire Prevention & Public Relations Programs
Fire Marshals Program (1st-6th grade) Fire drills monthly/school visits/training for Fire Marshals at Fire Department Training Center
Patches & Pumper & Smokey the Clown (school assemblies/groups grade school age)
Fire Station Tours , Funfest (Fire Prevention Week in.October)
Contact: Chief Steve Smith 812-5940
Volunteer Services
Office of Volunteer Services, Contact: Charley Baxter at 501-975-4297
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