[Durham INC] Durham Sponsors America Recycles Day Challenge

[Blalock, Amy]

CITY OF DURHAM

Office of Public Affairs

101 City Hall Plaza

Durham, NC 27701

 

 

News Release

 

For Details, Contact:

Amy Blalock

Sr. Public Affairs Specialist

(919) 560-4123 x 11253

(919) 475-7735 (cell)

Amy.Blalock at DurhamNC.gov

 

 

 

 

For Immediate Release: October 25, 2011

 

 

 

Durham Sponsors America Recycles Day Challenge Through November

Citywide Recycling Challenge From November 7- 30

 

DURHAM, N.C. - Beginning November 7, the City of Durham will launch its
America Recycles Day Challenge to reward top-notch recyclers for their
environmentally-friendly habits.  

 

Many communities across the country celebrate America Recycles Day on
November 15 to promote the important role that recycling plays in saving
energy, reducing pollution, generating jobs, and helping to conserve
landfill space. As part of Durham's celebration this year, a citywide
recycling challenge will be held throughout the month of November to
reward residents who properly recycle.

 

According to Larrisha McGill, waste reduction coordinator with the
City's Solid Waste Management Department, residents who properly recycle
during November could win prizes, including gift cards. "The America
Recycles Day Challenge is designed to make recycling a rewarding
experience through this month-long challenge and encourage residents to
make a commitment to recycling 365 days a year," said McGill.

 

Residents are encouraged to prepare for the America Recycles Day
Challenge by reviewing the City's recycling brochure and collection
schedule at www.DurhamNC.gov/Departments/Solid/wr_default_new.cfm. 

 

"It's important that residents learn about all of the materials they can
place in their recycling cart and then take a good look at their
garbage. Residents may be surprised at how many items they can shift to
the recycling cart, especially since all types of recyclable items can
be placed in the same cart," McGill said. 

 

>From November 7 to November 30, when the Recycling Prize Patrol finds
residents with recycling carts that contain acceptable recyclable
materials, they'll be eligible to win a prize pack that includes a
grocery gift card. Winners will be notified by a flyer at their home. 

 

Residents interested in learning more the recycling challenge should
contact McGill by e-mail at Larrisha.McGill at DurhamNC.gov or by calling
(919) 560-4186, ext. 32227.

 

About the Solid Waste Management Department
The City of Durham's Solid Waste Management Department promotes and
supports a high quality of life for the residents of Durham by providing
comprehensive, responsive, environmentally-safe, efficient and
cost-effective solid waste collection, recycling and disposal programs.
Department services include roll-out cart collection, cardboard
collection, yard waste collection, waste reduction and recycling, bulky
item pick-up, disposal services, and cart delivery and repair service.
For more information, visit www.DurhamNC.gov/Departments/Solid.

 

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