08
Dec
2014
The Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) would like to encourage Rock Island County citizens to "Think Recycling" during the upcoming holiday period.
Due to Christmas holiday gift giving and the numerous celebrations and special events that occur during this time of the year, a lot of waste materials will be generated. The amount of special holiday waste materials generated can be enormous, and it needs to be disposed of properly. As a result, it is very important for people to remain environmentally responsible and to "Think Recycling," rather than simply throwing items away as garbage. Special attention needs to be given to recycling efforts to be productive and beneficial.
Examples of acceptable recycling materials:
Flattened and broken down cardboard boxes
Other cardboard packaging materials
Tissue paper
Plastic food and beverage containers.
Examples of unacceptable materials and items that are NOT recyclable:
Gift-wrapping paper
All forms of Styrofoam
Gift bows and ribbons
Hard, brittle types of plastic materials
Clear plastic wrappers from cartons and boxes.
Glass containers
Rock Island County citizens are encouraged to utilize their community's curbside recycling services or to use one of the four regional drop-off recycling sites at the following locations:
East Moline - 1200 -13th Avenue (Engineering & Maintenance Services Facility)
Milan - 451 West 4th Street
Moline - 3635 4th Avenue, at Public Works Department
Rock Island - 16th Avenue and 24th Street, at Water Treatment Plant
For more information, Rock Island County residents may contact RICMWA at (309) 788-8925 or visit the website at www.ricwma.org.
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Due to Christmas holiday gift giving and the numerous celebrations and special events that occur during this time of the year, a lot of waste materials will be generated. The amount of special holiday waste materials generated can be enormous, and it needs to be disposed of properly. As a result, it is very important for people to remain environmentally responsible and to "Think Recycling," rather than simply throwing items away as garbage. Special attention needs to be given to recycling efforts to be productive and beneficial.
Examples of acceptable recycling materials:
Flattened and broken down cardboard boxes
Other cardboard packaging materials
Tissue paper
Plastic food and beverage containers.
Examples of unacceptable materials and items that are NOT recyclable:
Gift-wrapping paper
All forms of Styrofoam
Gift bows and ribbons
Hard, brittle types of plastic materials
Clear plastic wrappers from cartons and boxes.
Glass containers
Rock Island County citizens are encouraged to utilize their community's curbside recycling services or to use one of the four regional drop-off recycling sites at the following locations:
East Moline - 1200 -13th Avenue (Engineering & Maintenance Services Facility)
Milan - 451 West 4th Street
Moline - 3635 4th Avenue, at Public Works Department
Rock Island - 16th Avenue and 24th Street, at Water Treatment Plant
For more information, Rock Island County residents may contact RICMWA at (309) 788-8925 or visit the website at www.ricwma.org.
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