Scottsboro Issues Street & Sanitation Changes, Closes Park

By Jackson Blaze Staff

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — The City of Scottsboro has made several changes in order to comply with new guidelines set by Governor Kay Ivey’s “stay-at-home” order.

According to a statement made on Monday, the Scottsboro City Park is now closed to vehicle traffic. The walking trail is still open, but everyone is required to comply with social distancing guidelines. Goose Pond, considered an essential business by the Alabama Department of Public Health, will operate on a regular schedule, but have increased security.

In regards to scheduling changes with the sanitation department changes, the statement said, “the City of Scottsboro’s employees will be working on a staggered schedule to comply with the new health order and to also practice social distancing policy.”

“This means fewer workers will be available to the public at any given time,” it continued. Residential pickup will stay on a normal schedule of the same day, but trash pickup may not be at the same time. Residential recycling will also be the same day, but possibly delayed. The landfill will operate under normal hours. For any further questions regarding the sanitation department, please contact them at (256) 259-5548.

In the street department, brush and debris will still be picked up but it will be on a rotating schedule, thus there will be no set days for pickup.

The City of Scottsboro hopes that everyone will be understanding at this time and will provide further updates as they become available.