Dr. Karen Bell

Keep Liberty Beautiful

Recycling is not just a method of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. It’s a crucial step towards preserving our environment. When you recycle, it helps to recover energy from waste materials that are usually thrown away. 

The recyclability of a material depends on its ability to reacquire the properties it had in its original state. It is an alternative to “conventional” waste disposal that can save material and help lower greenhouse gas emissions. It can also prevent the waste of potentially useful materials and reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reducing energy use, air pollution (from incineration), and water pollution (from landfilling). By participating in recycling, you are directly contributing to a healthier environment for future generations.

Recycling is not only beneficial for the environment, but it’s also incredibly easy. Keep Liberty Beautiful is here to guide you through the process, making it a seamless part of your daily routine. Once you start recycling, you’ll find it straightforward and easily fit into your daily life. It’s as simple as starting with a couple of items to collect and then adding more as recycling becomes a habit. So, rest assured, it’s a convenient and stress-free process.

We have a county-operated drop-off system for recycling here in Liberty County. Using a recycling bag system for collecting and taking your recycling makes the collection process much more manageable. These bags can hang in a pantry or on cabinet knobs and are ready at a moment’s notice when you head out with your recycling. If you are interested in a set of bags, please come out to the Recycle It Fairs on Saturday, November 16. This system is designed to make recycling as easy and convenient as possible for you.

KLB every quarter provides our community an opportunity to recycle at one of the Recycle It! Fairs. This makes recycling more accessible for collecting numerous household items that cannot be dropped off at local recycling drop-off centers. At the fairs, you can simply bring your recyclable items to the designated area, and our volunteers will guide you through the process. This quarter’s fairs are scheduled for Saturday, November 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at two convenient locations: Liberty County Community Complex 9397 East Oglethorpe in Midway and Walthourville City Hall 222 Busbee Drive in Walthourville Here are the items we will recycle:

• Electronics and electronic accessories

• Cell phones and accessories

• CFLs and fluorescent light bulbs (4inches or less)

• Used motor oil and antifreeze

• Paper

• Car batteries.

• Household batteries

• Printer ink and toner cartridges

• Telephone books, large sale catalogs, and books

• Household goods and clothes

• Shoes (gently used, please, which will be given to small businesses and local charity

• Old prescription medications and over-thecounter medications (no needles or syringes)

• Any Febreze brandused air freshener products • Blanket, towels, and sheets (clean, please, for the Liberty County Animal Services) Remember that the Free Shred Day is on November 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and it is at the Liberty County Community Complex in Midway only. Make sure that the papers are not wet and are metal-free.

Also, on Saturday, November 16, Keep Liberty Beautiful is partnering with 104 Logistic LLC in Midway to hold a Tire Amnesty Day for Liberty County residents. The event will be held at the Liberty County Community Complex, 9397 East Oglethorpe Hwy, Midway, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

• Tires generated from commercial ventures will not be accepted.

• We will only accept tires for cars, SUVs, and light trucks.

• Semi tires or larger and racing slicks will not be accepted.

• There will not be a fee for the tires turned in.

Recycling is a collective effort, and every contribution counts. The current recycling rate in America is 32%, and we believe we can increase that rate in Liberty County. We should all do our part by collecting items that can be recycled. Bring a few things in and see how easy it is to become a Recycler! If you have a lot of stuff stored away, visit us at one of the Recycling Fairs!

For more information on recycling, shredding, or tire turn-in, contact Keep Liberty Beautiful at (912) 880-4888 or klcb@libertycountyga.gov. Together, we can make a difference, and you are an important part of this collective effort.