Saturday, December 08, 2007
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Logan County Agency Offers Holiday Recycling Tips

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[December 08, 2007]  With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season upon us, recycling is probably the last thing on anyone's mind, Even so, the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency would like to share a few recycling reminders for the holidays.

The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept cardboard at its recycling collection sites at any time of the year. Cardboard packaging and gift wrap should be disposed of with your regular trash collection. Clean packing and shipping materials such as styrofoam peanuts and bubble wrap may be taken to AMP Studios Copy and Shipping Center, 205 S. Sangamon St. in Lincoln, where the materials will be reused.

  • As always, consider purchasing items with recycled content whenever possible. To help reduce waste, look for and purchase products with the least amount of packaging.

  • Instead of buying gift wrap, consider wrapping gifts in the comic section of the Sunday newspaper. Let children design their own unique gift wrap using paper bags stamped with holiday designs. Reuse gifts bags instead of buying new ones.

  • When buying batteries for toys and electronics, think rechargeable. While initial costs may be higher than regular batteries, rechargeable batteries will save money in the long run.

  • Consider donating old toys, computer equipment and household items that are in good condition to a local charity when making room for new items received during the holiday season.

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  • The Lincoln Streets and Alleys Department will pick up Christmas trees during the second week of January. Watch for more details and dispose of your tree in an environmentally friendly way.

  • Recycling opportunities are available year-round. Collection sites for paper, plastics and metals are located in nearly every incorporated and unincorporated area of the county. Use them.

Contact the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency at 732-9636 for more information on the recycling efforts in Logan County.

Happy holidays!

[Text from file received from Mitzi Rohlfs, Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency coordinator]

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