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Green Tip of the Week
Green Tip of the Week for 20 February 2012
Feed the birds! Natural food sources for birds are depleted in winter. Help your fellow winged creatures by setting up a bird feeder. This will make you and the birds happy. Their presence in your yard will be a pleasant reminder that that spring is on its way
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Cast a vote for the environment! Recycle campaign signs after primary election
We want YOU to recycle your campaign signs. Following the March primary, the Solid Waste District will be collecting election signs for recycling at its facility located at 4750 East 131 Street in Garfield Heights map. The District is a non-partisan recycler and will accept all plastic and cardboard campaign signs plus the metal stands from March 7-10 and 12-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Local ward clubs may also be a drop-off location in your community; check with your party office for a list of options.
Adult education seminars in 2012
This year, the District is offering many free, interactive seminars to Cuyahoga County residents. Join us to learn about
composting and managing
household hazardous waste. Registration is required.
"Clean Up, Green Up: Removing Home-Based Hazardous Materials" will be held
May 10 (Parma),
September 12 (Beachwood), and
October 9 (Euclid).
Compost Seminars & Bin Sales will be held
March 22 (Mayfield Village),
April 17 (Downtown Cleveland),
April 25 (Independence),
May 16 (Bay Village),
June 12 (Cleveland),
June 26 (Garfield Heights),
July 17 (Lakewood),
August 22 (Lyndhurst),
September 20 (Middleburg Heights) and
October 4 (Solon).
Residential Recycling Reports due from cities February 17
The Residential Recycling Reports were mailed to city service departments on January 3. The completed reports are due to the District on February 17. See the 2011 report forms and the 2011 conversion factors on our website. For more information, contact Jessica at (216) 443-3728.
Why should I recycle?
An essay by Vicente Jimenez