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Keep Liberty Beautiful: Recycle It! fairs and Free Shred Day this Saturday
Karen Bell
Keep Liberty Beautiful Executive Director Karen Bell.

Dr. Karen Bell, Keep Liberty Beautiful

We have one significant change for this weekend’s Recycle It! fairs: The shred truck will only be at the Midway location from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Recycling is one of the easiest ways to make a daily difference for a healthy environment. It reduces the amount of waste in the limited amount of landfill space we have and minimizes the number of toxins that can leak out in landfills and possibly end up in groundwater sources. Recycling also makes it possible to conserve natural resources much more effectively.

The other essential thing to know about recycling is that it is a straightforward process that can easily fit into your daily routine once you begin. Simply start out with a couple of items to collect, then add additional items as it becomes a habit.

There is a misconception that recycling takes a lot of time, but it doesn’t! When set up wisely, it is as easy as tossing items into the trash can — you just have to use a different container for the recyclables.

We have a county-operated drop-off system for recycling here in Liberty County. I find that if you use a bag system for collecting and taking your recycling, it makes the whole collection process much more manageable. We provide four bags as a courtesy to interested recyclers. 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 contact us at Keep Liberty Beautiful.

This Saturday, KLB will offer another way you can recycle. Every quarter, our Recycle It! fairs make recycling easier for numerous household items that cannot be dropped off at local recycling centers. This quarter’s fairs are scheduled for Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at TWO convenient locations: the Liberty County Community Complex,

9397 East Oglethorpe in Midway; and Walthourville City Hall, 222 Busbee Drive in Walthourville The following items will be accepted:

• Electronics and electronic accessories

• Cellphones 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 and shoes (gently used, please)

• Old prescription medications and over-thecounter medications (no needles or syringes) Also remember Free Shred Day at the Liberty County Community Complex in Midway is Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make sure that your papers are not wet and are metal-free.

In America, the current recycling rate is 36%, and I know we can increase that rate in Liberty County. We all should do our part by collecting items that can be recycled this Saturday. Bring a few things in and see how easy it is to become a recycler. If you have a lot of stuff stored away, you really need to come and see us this weekend!

For more information on recycling and shredding needs, contact Keep Liberty Beautiful at (912) 880-4888 or klcb@liberty countyga.com.

Recycling is one of the easiest ways to make a daily difference for a healthy environment. It reduces the amount of waste in the limited amount of landfill space we have and minimizes the number of toxins that can leak out in landfills and possibly end up in groundwater sources. Recycling also makes it possible to conserve natural resources much more effectively.

The other essential thing to know about recycling is that it is a straightforward process that can easily fit into your daily routine once you begin. Simply start out with a couple of items to collect, then add additional items as it becomes a habit.

There is a misconception that recycling takes a lot of time, but it doesn’t! When set up wisely, it is as easy as tossing items into the trash can — you just have to use a different container for the recyclables.

We have a county-operated drop-off system for recycling here in Liberty County. I find that if you use a bag system for collecting and taking your recycling, it makes the whole collection process much more manageable. We provide four bags as a courtesy to interested recyclers. 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 contact us at Keep Liberty Beautiful.

This Saturday, KLB will offer another way you can recycle. Every quarter, our Recycle It! fairs make recycling easier for numerous household items that cannot be dropped off at local recycling centers. This quarter’s fairs are scheduled for Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at TWO convenient locations: the Liberty County Community Complex,

9397 East Oglethorpe in Midway; and Walthourville City Hall, 222 Busbee Drive in Walthourville The following items will be accepted:

• Electronics and electronic accessories

• Cellphones 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 and shoes (gently used, please)

• Old prescription medications and over-thecounter medications (no needles or syringes) Also remember Free Shred Day at the Liberty County Community Complex in Midway is Saturday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Make sure that your papers are not wet and are metal-free.

In America, the current recycling rate is 36%, and I know we can increase that rate in Liberty County. We all should do our part by collecting items that can be recycled this Saturday. Bring a few things in and see how easy it is to become a recycler. If you have a lot of stuff stored away, you really need to come and see us this weekend!

For more information on recycling and shredding needs, contact Keep Liberty Beautiful at (912) 880-4888 or klcb@liberty countyga.com.

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