Glass recycling program returns

1st date May 14

[May 07, 2011]  Logan County residents will again have the opportunity to recycle glass containers through the cooperative efforts of the Lincoln Junior Woman's Club, the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers and the Logan County Fair Association.

Glass will be collected the second Saturday of each month from May through October, beginning May 14. The collection hours will be from 9 a.m. till noon on the grounds of the Logan County Fair. Recyclers should enter the fairgrounds using the Main Gate, off Postville Drive. These collections will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling collection sites throughout the county.

While glass collection is offered on a limited basis, it does have a positive impact in removing yet another item from the waste stream. Glass is not biodegradable, meaning it will not decompose over time. Glass can be recycled repeatedly. Since the program's inception in 2004, the glass recycling has collected over 175 tons of glass locally.

Only container glass will be accepted for recycling, which means it originally held either a food or beverage product. Clear glass will be accepted, as well as amber, green and blue. The glass recycling program will not accept light bulbs, fluorescent lights, window glass, mirrors, dishware, ceramics or CorningWare items.

Residents are asked to thoroughly rinse all glass containers. Lids as well as metal or plastic rings around the neck area of the container should be removed. Paper labels can be left on the containers. Individuals are asked to follow the guidelines, as one piece of ceramic material, one light bulb, or a metal neck ring or lid can ruin an entire load of glass being processed for recycling. The recycling program reserves the right to reject any glass not meeting preparation guidelines.

Logan County residents expressed the desire to recycle glass, and the glass recycling program is the direct response of local government, area businesses and civic organizations to support local recycling efforts.

For more information on local recycling activities, call 732-9636 or visit the website at www.co.logan.il.us and select "Joint Solid Waste Agency."

[Text from file received from the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency]