Initial glass recycling

[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.

Change of location (posted May 10): Due to the motorcycle races, the glass recycling collection May 11 has been relocated to the basketball courts on the south end of the Logan County Fairgrounds. Recyclers should use the Short 11th St entrance.

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.

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.