South Tacoma Neighborhood Council - STNC

06/17/2026

The next "Beyond the Bin" event is on Friday, June 26 partnering with NW Furniture Bank to collect gently-used FURNITURE for reuse in the Tacoma community.

What: A collection event that helps our community clear out clutter, save CA$H on unnecessary disposal fees, and reuse and redistribute gently used furniture items. See attached flyer or NW Furniture Bank’s full accepted items list here for more details.

Who: All are welcome to donate!

Where: Tacoma Recovery and Transfer Center – 3510 S Mullen Street, Tacoma, WA

When: Friday, June 26 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (or until the collection truck is full)

Interested? Register today!
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019dacc2d97871aabe8834f9196c5f95

When you register for our events, you save a spot for your items in our collection truck (space is limited and events end when the truck is full) and we can confirm if your items will be accepted before making the trip.

On Fridays we REUSE – April - September 2026.

Can’t make it to this event? No problem! Furniture collection events are held on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, April through September at the Tacoma Recovery & Transfer Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or until the collection truck is full.

Note: Please review our calendar and accepted item lists before attending events. We reserve the right to decline items for any reason, including condition, size, market value, or seasonality. Oversized, hazardous, or damaged items will not be accepted. Participants are responsible for the safe disposal of declined items.

https://cms.tacoma.gov/enviro/solidwaste/beyond%20the%20bin/bb%20calendar%20and%20accepted%20items%20flyer%20(3).pdf

For more information including a full list of accepted items, partner details, and an event calendar, please visit us at tacoma.gov/beyondthebin

Best,
Kate Waind (she/her)
Waste Reduction Specialist
Solid Waste Management
[email protected]
(253) 381-9593

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Free online "air quality" event this Thursday June 18th noon-1:30pm. Three presenters and then a panel group discussion. More info and RSVP at:

https://breathing-space.circle.so/c/psac-events/june-18th-clean-air-special-expanded-event

https://breathing-space.circle.so/c/psac-events/june-18th-clean-air-special-expanded-event

Special Event: Air Quality “A look at community-level impacts and projects of air pollution” This Thursday, June 18th, 2026 our PSAC lunch and learn is an expanded event: Time: Noon to 1:30 We have 3 special guests for our special 1.5 hour event ...

06/12/2026

City Manager Weekly Report

https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15577909&GUID=7A9DE8A2-FFE4-43D8-A1CA-14EE60E2BC26

https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=15577909&GUID=7A9DE8A2-FFE4-43D8-A1CA-14EE60E2BC26

06/12/2026

https://tacomatreefoundation.org/calendar/air-quality

https://tacomatreefoundation.org/calendar/air-quality

The air we breathe is essential to living a healthy life. This is why knowing about our neighborhood’s air quality is important. Join us as we learn more from Dr. Ailene Ettinger’s air quality research across Tacoma. Find out how her research came to be, which are Tacoma’s most impacted neighb...

06/12/2026

Free Rides to Cooling Centers on Pierce Transit
June 13 through 16

The Puget Sound area is forecast to experience high temperatures from Saturday, June 13 through Tuesday, June 16. To help those who need transportation to get out of the heat and shelter during hot weather, Pierce Transit is partnering with Pierce County Human Services to provide free rides on bus, Runner and SHUTTLE paratransit (for registered SHUTTLE customers) to local cooling centers and shelters.

The free rides to cooling centers and shelters will be in effect on Pierce Transit services from start of service Saturday, June 13 through close of service Tuesday, June 16. The free round trips are available throughout the day and evening on those dates for passengers who tell the driver they are traveling to or from a cooling center or shelter. Shelters are open in many Pierce County locations including Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup, Parkland and Gig Harbor.

For more information on cooling centers and shelters, visit

This website shows availability of beds and access to emergency homeless shelters in Tacoma and Pierce County.

06/12/2026

Fireworks Show Notice (and reminder from Humane Society)

With the FIFA World Cup 26 coming to the Puget Sound region this summer, there will be an opening celebration on June 12th to kick things off.

As part of the festivities, a fireworks show is scheduled for 10:15 PM on Friday, June 12th, at 3001 Puyalupabsh St. Tacoma WA, 98404.

While this is an exciting moment for our community, we want to share an important reminder: pets can easily be scared by the loud booms and bangs caused by fireworks. A startled pet may bolt, dig under fences, or slip out of a leash, and these incidents are one of the top causes of pets becoming lost.

Here are a few tips to help your furry family members stay safe:

Create a Safe and Comfortable Space

Keep pets inside and secure while fireworks are going off by ensuring doors, gates, and windows are closed at all times. Be especially mindful of open doors and gates during gatherings or when welcoming guests to prevent your pet from slipping out unnoticed.

Walk Your Dog Earlier in the Day

Whenever possible, exercise your pet well ahead of nightfall and plan to keep them indoors all evening to avoid the prime time for fireworks.

Minimize the Noise

Close windows and curtains to help dampen the noise. You can also use fans, television, radio, or a white noise machine to block out the booms.

Check out some additional tips for keeping pets safe during fireworks in our Pet Care Tips for the Fourth of July blog post using the button below!

Let's enjoy the celebration and make sure our four-legged neighbors are safe and sound through the night!

View Additional Tips (weblink)
https://www.thehumanesociety.org/pet-care-tips-for-the-fourth-of-july/?utm_source=brevo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FIFA%20Fireworks%20Alert&utm_id=80

https://www.thehumanesociety.org/pet-care-tips-for-the-fourth-of-july/?utm_source=brevo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FIFA%20Fireworks%20Alert&utm_id=80

The Fourth of July brings cookouts, summer fun, and fireworks – but it also leads to an increase in lost pets across the United States. The loud booms and bangs can easily scare pets, causing them to bolt. Let’s make sure we keep our beloved pets safe at home with these tips.

06/10/2026

Pierce County ADR’s free Caregiver Conference returns this month with a virtual format so that you can easily attend from the comfort of your home. This free conference is set for Tuesday, June 30, from 9 AM to 2 PM, and will feature subject-matter experts speaking on these topics:

• Bridging the gaps in dementia care
• Ensuring safe driving
• Planning for fall prevention
• Understanding and accessing caregiver support programs
• Reducing conflict during dementia caregiving

This Conference is open to paid and unpaid family caregivers, as well as those receiving care. More information, including required registration to attend, can be found at this link

Event page for the annual Aging and Disability Resources Caregiver Conference