Earth Angel

Why are residential waste collection and recycling related?

Individuals can significantly reduce the volume of residential waste going in their container each week simply by re-using and recycling. By recycling, not only are waste volumes reduced, but there is also a decrease in associated costs for the community. Finally, by reducing the amount of materials being thrown away, the environment can grow and flourish due to the lack of energy and raw materials needed to make new items.

Source: Hot Springs Solid Waste Department.

Last week, the Earth Angels of Hot Springs recycled:

• 192 pounds -- Aluminum cans.

• 1,793 pounds -- Newspaper.

• 848 pounds -- Corrugated cardboard.

• 647 pounds -- Plastic grades No. 1 and No. 2.

• 99,360 pounds -- Yard waste and C.A.P.S.

• 65,900 pounds -- Commercial cardboard.

Last week, a total of 84.37 tons of recyclable materials were kept out of the landfill.

Collection schedule

• Saturday -- Whittington/Quapaw-Prospect.

• Monday -- Jaycee Park/Oaklawn-Henderson.

• Tuesday -- Richard/Airport-Family Park.

• Wednesday -- Grove/Files Road-Higdon Ferry.

• Thursday -- McCauley-Greenwood.

• Friday, Dec. 4 -- Hobson-Plain.

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