Glass recycling collection returns
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[May 08, 2012]
Logan County residents will again have
the opportunity to recycle glass containers through the cooperative
efforts of the Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency, the Lincoln
Woman’s Club, Verallia Saint-Gobain Containers and the Logan County
Fair Association. A monthly collection is scheduled for the second
Saturday of each month from May through October. Glass will be
collected from 9 a.m. till noon 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. 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 program has
collected over 166 tons of glass locally.
Only container glass will be accepted for recycling, which means
glass that originally held either a food or beverage product. Clear
glass as well as amber, green and blue will be accepted. The glass
recycling program does 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 may 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 glass
recycling program reserves the right to reject any glass not meeting
preparation guidelines.
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The Logan County Joint Solid Waste Agency does not accept glass
at any of its recycling collection sites throughout the county. A
collection will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
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."
[Text from news release received
from Mitzi Rohlfs, coordinator of the
Logan County Joint Solid
Waste Agency]
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