The following information was provided by the Hot Springs Solid Waste Department:
Did you know?
ā¢ The average person creates almost 5 pounds of trash per day. In 2018, American consumers created 146.2 million tons of trash that ended up in landfills. Thankfully, Americans also recycled and composted almost 94 million tons of waste -- a rate that has grown more than 300% in the past 38 years.
ā¢ Recycling cardboard is easy. Cardboard (also known as corrugated) boxes can be recycled at least seven times, and can be used to make new packaging boxes and even furniture. Almost all Americans have access to curbside recycling for their corrugated boxes. Just make sure the boxes are empty, clean and flattened.
ā¢ Recycling aluminum drink cans offers a quick turnaround for use of materials. In just 60 days, each one can be made into a new can and can be back on the grocery shelf for purchase. Aluminum cans are recycled more often than any other type of drink container.
For more information about the Earth Angel Recycling Program or to get involved, call 321-6911, or sign up online at http://www.cityhs.net/recycle-registration.
Last week, the Earth Angels of Hot Springs recycled:
209 pounds -- Aluminum cans.
30,824 pounds -- Commercial cardboard.
1,664 pounds -- Corrugated cardboard.
589 pounds -- Newspaper.
734 pounds -- Plastic grades No. 1 and No. 2.
37,140 pounds -- Yard waste and C.A.P.S.
Last week, a total of 35.58 tons of recyclable materials were kept out of the landfill.
Collection schedule
Today -- Whittington Avenue/Quapaw Avenue-Prospect Avenue.
Monday -- Majestic Park/Oaklawn Street-Henderson Street.
Tuesday -- Richard Street/Airport Road-Family Park Road.
Wednesday -- Grove Street/Files Road-Higdon Ferry Road.
Thursday -- McAuley Court-Greenwood Avenue.
Friday, July 1 -- Hobson Avenue-Plain Street.