Initial glass recycling
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[May 08, 2013]
Logan County residents will
again have the opportunity to recycle glass containers through the
cooperative efforts of the Lincoln Woman's Club, the Logan County
Joint Solid Waste Agency, Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers and the
Logan County Fair Association. There will be a monthly collection
the second Saturday of each month from May through October. Glass
will be collected from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday on the grounds
of the Logan County Fair.
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Recyclers should enter the fairgrounds using the Main Gate, off
Postville Drive. Collections will be canceled in the event of
inclement weather or excessive heat. The Logan County Joint Solid
Waste Agency does not accept glass at any of its recycling
collection sites.
Only container glass will be accepted for recycling, which means
it originally held either a food or beverage product. Clear glass as
well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. The glass recycling
program will not accept light bulbs or fluorescent lights, window
glass, mirrors, ceramics, chinaware 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 outlined, as one
ceramic piece, 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.
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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. The local glass
recycling program has collected over 187 tons of glass since the
program's inception in 2004.
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 www.co.logan.il.us
and select "Joint Solid Waste Agency." For the most up-to-date
information on the agency and collection schedules, "like" the Logan
County Joint Solid Waste Agency on Facebook.
[Text from file received from the
Logan County Joint Solid
Waste Agency] |