Blaine offers Christmas tree disposal service through Walters Recycling and Refuse, with collection in the first two weeks of January. Residents must place natural, decoration-free trees on the curb.

St. Johns County officials warn against improper disposal of lithium batteries after a garbage truck fire, urging residents to use designated drop-off locations.

Athens-Clarke County announces holiday schedule adjustments, including closures of government services and facilities on New Year's Day with most resuming January 2.

Wayne Wright is the new interim superintendent of Swartz Creek Community Schools, starting January 1, 2026, providing stability following Jim Kitchen's resignation.

Phoenix announces adjustments to city services for New Year's holiday, including solid waste pickup delays, public library closures, and changes to public transit schedules.

Maryland Heights Police will test the city's emergency alert system on January 1, 2025, via MH Alerts, using Everbridge technology for direct outreach. Residents can manage preferences online.

Tenants at Santa Clara’s Agrihood say sanitation, safety and air‑quality problems persist as the developer seeks to swap approved rental units for 44 for‑sale townhomes.

Peoria announces New Year's holiday hours for city services, with libraries, community centers, and recreation centers closing early on Dec 31 and remaining closed on Jan 1.

Cudahy's City Hall and Family Library will close on Dec. 31, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026, for New Year's celebrations; garbage collection shifts for Jan. 1 to Jan. 2.

Hilliard, Ohio, initiates Christmas tree recycling from Dec 31, with pickup dates on Dec 30, Jan 6, and Jan 13, as detailed in a city social media post. Residents must remove all decorations and cut larger trees in half.

The Summit County Sheriff's Office canceled a snow emergency after conditions improved, allowing for safer travel on roads previously hazardous due to snow and ice.

Provo faces high wildfire risk due to dry winter; authorities advise safe firework use in designated areas and remind of restrictions to prevent fires.

Atlanta is opening warming centers to help residents combat a cold snap, with locations at Central Park Rec Center, Old Adamsville, and Selena S. Butler Park.