From Georgetown City News, December 23, 2008...
When it’s time to “un-decorate” your Christmas tree and take it out of the living room, instead of sending it to the landfill, you can recycle it.
Bring your Christmas tree to the City of Georgetown’s Collection Station from January 2 through January 31 and we’ll grind it up and provide you with mulch, free of charge. The collected trees will be ground up weekly and then will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please remove all garland, ornaments, lights, or tree stands before dropping off your tree.
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Showing posts with label Recycling. Show all posts
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Sony, Waste Management want your old electronics
From Austin Business Journal, November 20, 2008...
Sony Electronics Inc. and Waste Management Recycle America will take and recycle unwanted electronic devices at no cost next month.
The companies are inviting Austin-area residents to recycle any brand of used or outdated electronics for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Travis County Exposition Center.
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Sony Electronics Inc. and Waste Management Recycle America will take and recycle unwanted electronic devices at no cost next month.
The companies are inviting Austin-area residents to recycle any brand of used or outdated electronics for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Travis County Exposition Center.
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Friday, November 21, 2008
After a year, local retailers report less plastic bag usage
From Austin Business Journal, November 18, 2008...
Local retailers are reporting significant improvements in recycling and reduced use of plastic bags after a year-long city-led campaign to curtail plastic bag usage and encourage the use of recyclable bags.
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Local retailers are reporting significant improvements in recycling and reduced use of plastic bags after a year-long city-led campaign to curtail plastic bag usage and encourage the use of recyclable bags.
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Free collection to recycle old electronics
From KXAN, September 23, 2008...
Austin residents are invited to recycle old televisions and electronics, working or not, at a free collection event Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event will be at the Goodwill Community Center located at 1015 Norwood Park Boulevard.
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Austin residents are invited to recycle old televisions and electronics, working or not, at a free collection event Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event will be at the Goodwill Community Center located at 1015 Norwood Park Boulevard.
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Friday, August 29, 2008
Commission activates statewide site on computer recycling
From Austin Business Journal, August 28, 2008...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has launched a new statewide Web site for computer equipment recycling. The site offers Texans a simple way to find recycling options offered by their computer manufacturers.
Used computers and related equipment are a rapidly growing source of waste in Texas and nationwide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 53 million computers became obsolete last year alone, along with 35 million monitors and 82 million mice and keyboards.
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has launched a new statewide Web site for computer equipment recycling. The site offers Texans a simple way to find recycling options offered by their computer manufacturers.
Used computers and related equipment are a rapidly growing source of waste in Texas and nationwide. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 53 million computers became obsolete last year alone, along with 35 million monitors and 82 million mice and keyboards.
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Monday, August 25, 2008
Austin amends trash plan to spur recycling
From statesman, August 23, 2008...
City of Austin officials have revised a proposed cost increase for trash pickup rates in the hopes of motivating residents to recycle more, officials said.
Officials proposed the increase earlier this month to help pay for rising fuel costs, more workers and other expenses. Now, they have changed the plan, keeping the smallest garbage cart rate the same and increasing the cost for two larger ones. Other fee increases remain.
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City of Austin officials have revised a proposed cost increase for trash pickup rates in the hopes of motivating residents to recycle more, officials said.
Officials proposed the increase earlier this month to help pay for rising fuel costs, more workers and other expenses. Now, they have changed the plan, keeping the smallest garbage cart rate the same and increasing the cost for two larger ones. Other fee increases remain.
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City of Austin in works for zero waste
From KXAN, August 22, 2008...
Council members Lee Leffingwell and Mike Martinez are writing a "green ordinance" that would make it mandatory for large festivals and events to recycle if they want to get a permit from the city.
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Council members Lee Leffingwell and Mike Martinez are writing a "green ordinance" that would make it mandatory for large festivals and events to recycle if they want to get a permit from the city.
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Companies offer CFL recycling solutions
From KVUE, July 21, 2008...There is little doubt that compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use less energy and last longer than traditional bulbs, but they do come with a major drawback -- they contain small amounts of mercury and should not be thrown away in the trash.
Waste Management is launching a new program in hopes that people won't throw them in the garbage -- "Think Green From Home."
"They are more energy efficient, they last significantly longer than the old bulbs but they do come with a little asterisk. They do contain a small amount of mercury," said Steve Jacobs, Waste Management.
The program allows you to order a small box from Waste Management to store old bulbs. There is a special bag inside to protect against mercury exposure.
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Waste Management is launching a new program in hopes that people won't throw them in the garbage -- "Think Green From Home."
"They are more energy efficient, they last significantly longer than the old bulbs but they do come with a little asterisk. They do contain a small amount of mercury," said Steve Jacobs, Waste Management.
The program allows you to order a small box from Waste Management to store old bulbs. There is a special bag inside to protect against mercury exposure.
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
New recycling pilot program could cut waste nearly in half
From statesman.com, July 10, 2008...
Landfill and county officials are talking about two new recycling pilot programs that they say would reduce county waste nearly 50 percent.
The first program would recycle shingles from manufactured buildings into asphalt. The second would separate construction and demolition debris such as drywall, metal and concrete, and reuse or recycle those materials. Officials said they are looking to start the programs at the Williamson County landfill just north of Hutto in September.
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Landfill and county officials are talking about two new recycling pilot programs that they say would reduce county waste nearly 50 percent.
The first program would recycle shingles from manufactured buildings into asphalt. The second would separate construction and demolition debris such as drywall, metal and concrete, and reuse or recycle those materials. Officials said they are looking to start the programs at the Williamson County landfill just north of Hutto in September.
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Friday, June 13, 2008
Recycling program aims to cut down on construction waste in Williamson Co. landfill
From Austin Bussiness Journal, June 13, 2008...
Waste Management plans to recycle asphalt shingles and construction and demolition materials at the Williamson County landfill.
The construction and demolition system would separate metal, wood, concrete, brick and sheetrock, enabling an estimated 25 to 30 percent of the waste to be recycled or re-used. The landfill takes in about 500 tons per day of construction and demolition debris.
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Waste Management plans to recycle asphalt shingles and construction and demolition materials at the Williamson County landfill.
The construction and demolition system would separate metal, wood, concrete, brick and sheetrock, enabling an estimated 25 to 30 percent of the waste to be recycled or re-used. The landfill takes in about 500 tons per day of construction and demolition debris.
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Saturday, April 19, 2008
Where You Can Stick Your Styrofoam
From Austin Chronicle, April 18, 2008...
Cycled Plastics takes those recyclables that nobody else wants.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Who cares about recycling in Williamson County?
From the statesman.com December 1, 2007...
Recycling is a big issue for many people in the county, and that interest only increases as newcomers arrive.
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Recycling is a big issue for many people in the county, and that interest only increases as newcomers arrive.
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