There are seven items in Colorado that can get you in some trouble if you are caught throwing them in the trash or dumping them at the landfill. These items include:

1. Asbestos (including linoleum tiles containing asbestos from older homes)
2. Explosives
3. Ammunition
4. Commercial Chemicals or Commercial Quantities (Business Waste)
5. Bio-Waste (Medical Waste) and medicines and prescriptions
6. Sharps (needles)
7. Electronics

More specifically - Items NOT accepted through our Waste Management Service include:

• Unknown or unlabeled materials 
• Bulky items and furniture
  
• Incandescent light bulbs
  
• Appliances: washing  machines, vacuums,  tools, or refrigerators, 
• Tires
  
• Liquid mercury
  
• Radioactive items
•  Containers over 5 gallons
  
• Leaking or empty containers
  
• Smoke detectors 
•  Lamp fixtures
  
• Construction related materials
  
• Items improperly packaged for  transportation 
• Household Chemicals - Ammonia, cleaning compounds, bleach, floor stripper, drain cleaner, rust remover, carpet/upholstery cleaner, tile/shower cleaner, and more
• Automotive Products - Antifreeze, motor oil, oil filters, fluids, polish, waxes, vehicle batteries, upholstery cleaners, and more
• Consumer Electronics - Computers, laptops, keyboards, monitors, microwaves, DVD/CD players, CD ROM, fax machines, cell phones, VCRs, desktop printers, scanners, gaming systems, related cords, and more
• Paint Products - Oil-based paint, latex paint, spray paint, artist paint, wood preservative, stain, caulk, sealer and more
• Batteries - Batteries of various sizes: AA, AAA, C, D and rechargeable.
• Garden Chemicals - Herbicide, insect spray/ insecticide, fertilizer, pesticide, and more
• Fluorescent Light Bulbs - Compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and straight fluorescent tubes
• Thermometers and thermostats - Numerous items that contain mercury
• Flammable Items - Kerosene, gasoline, solvents and more
• Syringes and Lancets - Sharps, syringes, needles and lancets
• Swimming Pool Chemicals - Pool acid, stabilizer, chlorine

The Modifications, Grounds, and Community Connections Committees need new volunteers!
Please review the duties at https://www.pcva.org/resident-committees.html and then email [email protected] should you be interested in these fun volunteer opportunities in Pine Creek!

If not you - then who?

The Grounds Committee (GC) is established to advise and assist the PCVA Board and
Community Manager to provide effective oversight, maintenance, sustainment and
development of PCVA neighborhood common areas. The GC also provides
recommendations to the PCVA Board and the Community Manager on proposed grounds
maintenance and improvements that result in long-term costs savings to the PCVA while
sustaining the aesthetic beauty of the community. Primary emphasis is placed on water
usage reduction and low maintenance landscaping. The GC proactively facilitates the
collaborative efforts of all PCVA stakeholders to include emphasis on providing an effective
forum for homeowner participation, involvement, and feedback.

The Modifications Committee (MC) is established to ensure all modifications reflect the
vision and goals of the Board for the sustainment of Pine Creek Village. The MC will oversee the review of all modification submittals, consistent with the PCVA governing documents and supplemental instructions, and provide rulings of all modification submittals.

The Community Connections Committee (CCC) will facilitate and enhance communication between the PCVA Board and Pine Creek Village residents. The CCC will also help foster and sustain a sense of community
among the residents with the objective to increase homeowner involvement and service
within the Association including the Board of Directors, Neighborhood Representatives
and Voting Delegates, and Committees established by the Board.

Although trees remain dormant during the winter, they are not immune to cold and dry conditions. Trees experience the stress of harsh winter weather and it’s usually a lack of water that causes the most damage. Colorado Springs only received 1.41 inches of rain the past 3 months and heading into the winter with dry roots can mean major trouble for your trees in the spring. The result of long, dry periods during fall and winter is injury or death to parts of the tree's root system.

​Affected trees may appear perfectly normal and resume growth in the spring using stored food energy. Established trees should be watered two times a month September and October and once a month from November to March. Trees that don't get enough water can suffer stress and drought injury. Trees may be weakened and all or parts may die in late spring or summer when temperatures rise. The signs of drought stress often don't show up until the heat of the following summer, which then makes trees more susceptible to pests and disease.  
 
Important factors to consider when watering trees: 
-Newly planted trees that have been planted within the last 3 years are more susceptible to damage from drought conditions and need to be watered more frequently than established trees. Water them to a depth of 24 inches three times a month in the fall and twice a month in the winter. 
-Evergreen trees lose water through their needles in the dry winter air. They need more stored-up water going into the winter season to make up for that. Cold, dry winds can strip water from evergreens faster than their roots can absorb it. That is why it is especially important to provide enough water in the fall and during dry spells in the winter. 
 -Even though they lose their leaves, deciduous trees should also not get too dry in the fall and winter. Water acts as an insulator for both the tree and soil. Soil that stays moist will be warmer. Likewise, plant cells that are plump with water will be less susceptible to damage from the cold. Water deciduous trees to a depth of 24 inches twice a month during the fall and once a month in the winter. 
-When watering any tree, remember to apply water out to the edge of the tree’s canopy drip line. Most established trees have a root spread equal to their height and beyond. Water deeply and avoid spraying foliage. Watering to the right depth depends on your specific soils, so you will want to measure how much water it takes your soils to reach 24 inches deep.