| Brush & Bulky pickup starts Monday February 2, 2026 |
| Brush & Bulky pickup begins Monday February 2 in the Peter Howell neighborhood. Please note that pickup will only take place curbside – there is no longer pickup in alleys. See the City of Tucson Environmental Services B & B website for additional details about what can and cannot be collected during Brush & Bulky pickup. |
Alvernon Park
Problems with inappropriate use of the park are being closely monitored by concerned neighbors. Identified problems are discussed directly with law enforcement and others, as well as in the monthly Alvernon/5th St Crime Coalition meetings. Monitoring continues of park improvements.
*** As part of Operation Relay, Tucson Police Community Service Officer Justine.Chavez (Justine.Chavez@tucsonaz.gov) has been assigned to Alvernon Park as of October 2025. Please don’t hesitate to chat with or email Justine with your observations or concerns about behavior of individuals in or near the park. This direct connection among caring neighbors and the Tucson Police Department will go a long way toward assuring that our park is enjoyable and safe for all. Please copy any emails to phnaemail@gmail.com, to keep our association in the loop. ***
Park remodel archive is here.
Alvernon/5th St. Crime Coalition Meeting
DATE: (likely) Wednesday January 28, 2026 TIME: 6 PM
LOCATION: Ward 6 Office, 3202 E. 1st St.
– for online link, email phnaemail@gmail.com
Residents of neighborhoods in and around the area of Fifth and Alvernon, including Peter Howell, Miramonte, El Encanto, El Conquistador, Highland Vista, Swan Way Park, and Midway Village, seek to work with Ward VI, TPD, businesses, churches, and nearby neighborhoods to recognize, report, and prevent criminal activity in our neighborhoods. Speak directly with police officers. Hear what actions the police have taken and what criminal activity there has been in the past month in our neighborhoods. Help determine priorities for police to target.
Meetings are held every 4th Wednesday of the month at 6 PM. Your support is quite helpful and you are urged to attend. For information or if If you cannot attend but have concerns about suspicious activity in the neighborhood, send a detailed email to PHNA Board member Nancy Huff.
Know Where To Throw – City of Tucson
Recycle Guide – Itemized composite from several sources
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Recycle containers (blue bins with no glass, plastic bags, styrofoam or batteries)
should be placed at the curb on: Feb 3 and 17, 2026.
Peter Howell Neighborhood Brush and Bulky Dates: 2/2/26 and 8/3/26
Newsletters from Council Member Miranda Schubert and Ward 6
Newsletters from Council Member Kevin Dahl and Ward 3
Currently Adoptable Pets – Pima Animal Care Center
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