Frequently Asked Questions
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Shaw Butte Neighborhood Alliance is an all-volunteer group of neighborhood residents and who work to improve our community.
We believe Shaw Butte is a great place to live, and that it has the potential to be even better.
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Hold regular meetings to share information about our neighborhood and city
Host regular events like Movie Night at the Park and Front Yard Friday to provide free, family-friendly recreation and build community
Apply for and invest grant funds to improve our neighborhood
Organize initiatives like petitions for the city’s gated alley program, speed hump petitions, and our annual community yard sale weekend
Answer common questions from residents and connect them with city departments and contacts
Topic Index
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Bulk trash is collected curbside, even if you have an alley. Find all the rules & guidelines or schedule a pickup from the city website.
Residents can schedule up to 4 pickups per year through the City of Phoenix.
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Illegal fireworks are a common issue in Phoenix neighborhoods. Get more information about fireworks laws, and find contact information for our elected representatives to share your views.
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Alleys are gated through the Gated Alley Program offered by the City of Phoenix.
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Dumping of debris, landscape trimmings, or other trash in alleys is a violation of city ordinances.
Property owners are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of illegally dumped materials!
For this reason, residents are encouraged to:
support gating of alleys
stay vigilant in observing suspicious or illegal activity
report illegal dumping immediately
City of Phoenix Public Works staff will investigate illegal dumping and attempt to identify the responsible party.
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The City of Phoenix offers few options for traffic calming—speed humps and speed cushions.
Speed humps extend from curb to curb and are intended for “local” streets.
Speed cushions are similar, but have notches or cutouts for fire truck/ambulance wheels and are intended for “collector” streets.
We are continually advocating for more traffic calming options that can make our community safer and more comfortable for pedestrians.
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On-street parking has grown more common over the decades since our neighborhood was first developed.
At first glance, it may be frustrating for drivers to feel like our wide open streets are more cramped and congested, but on-street parking actually contributes to reducing vehicle speeds and improving pedestrian safety.
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We have the utmost sympathy for individuals experiencing homelessness, but we maintain that the safety and security of neighborhood residents must come first.
City agencies lead with offering services to unsheltered individuals, so please don’t hesitate to be vigilant about reporting.
