The Earth Angel Recycling Program is the city's curbside recycling service. It is provided free of charge as part of the services provided by the Hot Springs Solid Waste Department.
"Recycling is the best way to protect the environment from overburdened landfills while reducing costs. By taking part in the Earth Angel Recycling Program, you have the opportunity to help ensure a healthy future for our community," the department says.
The Earth Angel truck collects aluminum cans, brown paper grocery bags, corrugated cardboard, plastic grades No. 1 and No. 2, newsprint, telephone books, leaves, grass, and small brush.
The city will furnish the container and a calendar of scheduled collection days. The container should be placed curbside prior to 6 a.m. for pickup. Anyone who is not currently participating the Earth Angel Recycling Program and would like to get involved may call 321-6911 or sign up online at http://www.cityhs.net/recycle- registration.
Last week, the Earth Angels of Hot Springs recycled:
207 pounds -- Aluminum cans.
90,000 pounds -- Commercial cardboard.
1,437 pounds -- Corrugated cardboard.
1,034 pounds -- Newspaper.
789 pounds -- Plastic grade No. 1 and No. 2.
83,540 pounds -- Yard waste and C.A.P.S.
Last week, a total of 88.50 tons of recyclable materials were kept out of the landfill.
Collection schedule
Today -- Hobson/Plain.
Monday -- Quail Creek/Lotus Loop.
Tuesday -- James/Millcreek.
Wednesday -- Park Avenue/Magnolia/Circle Drive.
Thursday -- Oaklawn Park/Pine Meadows.
Friday, June 25 -- Whittington/Quapaw-Prospect.
Source: Hot Springs Solid Waste Department