Bullhead City briefing: senior services, sewer warnings, trash schedule and boat-safety rules

Bullhead City officials used an informational briefing to highlight a range of city services and safety reminders — from senior programs and Meals on Wheels to sewer maintenance, trash-collection schedule changes and personal watercraft (PWC) safety.

Senior services: Kim Kuhl, senior services program manager, described the senior campus as a hub for adults 50 and older with exercise classes, crafts, social events, monthly lunch-and-learns and a free mini clinic. She said congregate lunches are served during weekdays (served at 11:30 a.m., last lunch at noon) and noted the Meals on Wheels program delivers lunches and wellness checks to homebound seniors. Kuhl provided a contact number, (928) 763‑0193, and the campus address at 2275 Train Road next to City Hall.

Sewer warning: John Traquato of the wastewater division warned that people flushing disposable wipes, paper towels and other items are causing clogs that damage pumps. Traquato said crews find wipes, plastic bags and other debris in drying beds and that repeated pump replacements are costly; a figure cited in the briefing included a per-pump replacement cost of about $40,000 and a later larger aggregate cost statement by the speaker. He urged residents to flush only human waste, toilet paper and gray water.

Trash service and bulky pickups: The city said it contracts with Republic Services for residential collection and that curbside recycling has been discontinued; both blue and green carts are now used for trash. Republic Services’ collection days were described by neighborhood (Monday–Thursday coverage); the current contract allows six bulky‑item pickups per household per year. Residents were directed to the city website for scheduling and to contact Republic Services at (928) 758‑0000 for questions.

Parks and recreation: Presenters highlighted Rotary Park’s sports venues and community events (softball fields, pickleball courts, disc golf, more than a mile of beaches) and noted the park hosts multiple annual tournaments and activities for residents and visitors.

PWC safety and ordinance: The briefing reiterated a city ordinance that requires wristbands for renters of personal watercraft indicating they watched the safety video and signed a consumer protection form; failure to comply may result in fines. Chief Robert Treves of the Bullhead City Police Department and the video narrator outlined safe PWC practices: maintain at least 60 feet at wakeless speeds, follow the river’s counterclockwise traffic pattern (keep the shore to your right), respect no‑wake zones and signage, wear properly fitted life jackets, avoid hazardous maneuvers near crowded beaches and the Davis Dam, and get off the water if lightning or thunder is present. Treves encouraged formal boating-safety training.

What’s next: For operational questions, the city provided web links and phone numbers; for policy enforcement the briefing referenced the city ordinance on rented PWC operators and noted lifeguards and lifeguard-authorized personnel have authority to issue warnings and commands.