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Extreme cold air and a potential winter mix are forecasted to begin Sunday and continue into next week. Now is the time to prepare for winter weather. Take the following precautions:
- Wrap exposed pipes and faucets.
- Detach hoses and cover spigots.
- Turn off sprinkler systems.
For businesses, ensure backflow preventers are wrapped, and cover all exposed piping, including valves, as thoroughly as possible. Please note that maintaining and protecting these systems is the responsibility of the business owner, not the City of Zachary.
As a precaution, Waste Depot, the City's Bulk Waste Operator, will service both Monday and Tuesday routes by picking up bulky waste only on Monday. If your scheduled pickup day is Tuesday, please place your bulky waste items out on Sunday night for collection.
The City is actively monitoring the weather and implementing measures across the area to prepare for the anticipated wintry mix.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship! Enter now!
Since 1972, councils have sponsored the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship for boys and girls from the ages of 9 to 14 to provide an athletic outlet and encourage the values of sportsmanship and healthy competition. Kids compete within their own gender and age and progress from local level to district, regional and state/province competitions.
Waste Depot, the City of Zachary's contracted bulk waste collection service, will begin collecting live, discarded Christmas trees. Please place your tree at the curb for pickup on your regularly scheduled bulk waste collection day.
- Residents north of Main Street/LA 64: Pickup occurs on the first and third Mondays of each month.
- Residents south of Main Street/LA 64: Pickup occurs on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
This service is available exclusively for residents living within the city limits of Zachary. If you are unsure of your collection days, please contact the City of Zachary Public Works Utilities Office at 225-654-1902. Collections begin as early as 6 a.m. and may continue until 8 p.m. the same day.
Additionally, BREC is offering Christmas tree recycling for residents. You can drop off your live Christmas tree at one of the following locations near Zachary:
- Plank Road Park: 19550 Plank Road, Zachary
- Zachary Community Park: 20055 Old Scenic Highway
We appreciate your patience during the transition to our new Police Department. We are committed to keeping you informed and ensuring that you continue to receive the services you need.
For Immediate Police Assistance or to File a Report:
You can continue to visit us at 4510 Main St, Zachary, LA. For assistance, please call 225-654-1922.
To Pick Up a Copy of a Police Report:
As of Monday November 25th, the Records Division will be located at 5160 Old Slaughter Rd, Zachary, LA. Please call 225-654-1904 for questions.
Administration Transition:
Our Administration has moved to the new building. To schedule an appointment with the Chief of Police or any Administration personnel, please call 225-654-0073
New Police Department Location:
The new Police Department building is located at 5160 Old Slaughter Rd, Zachary, LA 70791.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to serve you better.
Dear Community,
We appreciate your patience during the transition to our new Police Department. We are committed to keeping you informed and ensuring that you continue to receive the services you need.
For Immediate Police Assistance or to File a Report:
You can continue to visit us at 4510 Main St, Zachary, LA. For assistance, please call 225-654-1922.
To Pick Up a Copy of a Police Report: As of Monday November 25th, the Records Division will be located at 5160 Old Slaughter Rd, Zachary, LA. Please call 225-654-1904 for questions.
Administration Transition: Our Administration has moved to the new building. To schedule an appointment with the Chief of Police or any Administration personnel, please call 225-654-0073
New Police Department Location: The new Police Department building is located at 5160 Old Slaughter Rd, Zachary, LA 70791.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to serve you better.
Sincerely,
Chief of Police
Darryl Lawrence, Sr.
Thanksgiving Day is an official City of Zachary holiday. All government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th, 2024.
Solid waste collection by Waste Management in the City of Zachary will not be made on Thursday, November 28th. Waste Management announces the following route schedule delay due to the holiday: Thursday customers will be collected on Friday, November 29th, and Friday customers will be collected on Saturday, November 30th.
The voluntary boil advisory has been lifted following water samples taken after the completion of the water main repair, which impacted residents of Copper Mill and Cedar Bend Subdivisions as well as nearby businesses on Old Scenic Hwy. The samples, tested by the Louisiana Department of Health Laboratory
City of Zachary Announces Upcoming Water Service Interruption For Residents and Businesses Along Both Sides of Old Scenic Highway From CC's Coffee To Carney Road
Please be advised that, due to an emergency water main repair, water service will be interrupted TOMORROW, THURSDAY, November 14, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for customers in this area who receive City of Zachary water. This includes all properties within Copper Mill Subdivision, Cedar Bend Subdivision, and businesses from CC’s Coffee Shop to Carney Road.
As a precaution, the City of Zachary is issuing a Voluntary Boil Advisory during this period. This advisory is being issued solely as a safety measure due to a loss of pressure and is not due to any bacterial contamination.
For updates or changes to this schedule, please check the City of Zachary's Facebook page. If you have any questions, contact the Utilities Office at 225-654-0201, Option 3.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
The City of Zachary is excited to share the near completion of our Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, with 99% of gas and water meters now upgraded and successfully reporting data. This new technology, which began rolling out in late 2021 with two base stations, now covers our service area’s 8,800 smart water meters and 5,700 smart gas meters. Over the past two and a half years, we've refined this system to provide reliable, efficient service for our community.
With the new Customer Portal, residents and businesses can:
- Track usage in real time, including hourly reads
- Make adjustments to manage costs, avoid surprises, and save money
- Set alerts for continuous usage or to stay within set consumption thresholds
- View and export consumption trends by day, week, month, or year
- Remotely monitor rental or vacation properties
Register Today: To access the Customer Portal, visit https://my-zchry.sensus-analytics.com/login.html#/signin and have your account number and name as listed on your bill ready.
For assistance, please call 225-654-6871.
The Regional Veterans Park and the City of Zachary are thrilled to present Zachary’s First Annual Veterans Day Parade, scheduled for Monday, November 11th, at approximately 9 a.m. The “Zachary Salute to Veterans Parade” will follow the Regional Veterans Park’s Annual Ceremony and begin at the Bank of Zachary, concluding at Zachary High School. Veterans of all ages are warmly invited to participate, with local antique car owners generously offering their vehicles to honor them along the parade route.
The antique cars will depart immediately following the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Regional Veterans Park, located behind Lane Hospital. Veterans interested in participating can reach out to Darren Spears, Regional Veterans Parade organizer, at darren.spears@zacharyschools.org or contact the City of Zachary Mayor’s Office at 225-654-0287.
Local antique car clubs are also coming together to support veterans in the parade. If you own an antique car and would like to drive a veteran along the route, please contact Darren Spears at darren.spears@zacharyschools.org or pick up a “Driver Form” at City Hall, 4700 Main Street.