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I had the opportunity recently to observe an out o f
state tourist asking a local motel proprietor where to
throw his garbage. He had a copy o f the Oregonian,
2 glass beverage containers and a soda can. A trash
can was pointed to and used. A fter the fact 1 asked
why the gentlemen hadn't been directed to the
recycling bins which were across from the garbage?
The business person responded that she just assumed
the gentlemen would understand to look for the
recycling bins, even though they were not clearly
marked. It never dawned on her that he would truly
throw the material into the garbage. 1 think this
antidote defines the nonchalant attitude many of us
have adopted toward recycling. We either assume
everyone understands recycling, don't think it is
necessary anymore or just don't want to be bothered.
During W orld W ar II recycling came into the
popular culture. Manufacturers occupied their
machinery w ith the production o f war products.
Households helped the war effort by recycling
newsprint and tin. During the 50's & early 60's only
ecologists and those tight with a dollar remained in
the recycling arena. Then in the early 70's after
Rachel Carsens* book "A Silent Spring” became a
mainstream best seller and issues such as the
depletion o f the Ozone Layer and natural gas losses
came to the forefront, the populace responded by
introducing the concepts o f "recycling". The 1980's
saw shrinking forest lands, toxic waste storage and
sated landfills w ith no room for expansion. This
brought about more organized and active recycling.
Governmental bodies began mandating stronger
regulations. Recycling facilities became mainstream
and it was trendy to be into recycling.
Cannon Beach entered into recycling earlier than
most communities in the mid 70's and it has never
waned from the responsibility o f recycling as many
materials as possible for a small community. Locals
organized areas to store recyclables and transported
them to the depot. Residents volunteered to organize
and operate the program. Citizens were educated
about the importance o f diverting materials from the
waste stream. It became as common as putting out
your garbage can.
In 1997 we have many new residents and business
owners who have not evolved along the recycling
trail. Some o f us "old timers" have become
complacent. Most o f us are still recycling, just not
doing as good a job. It seems that for many people
the ethics o f recycling are not as important as the
potential savings to their pocketbooks. W e are most
likely to recycle i f it saves money on garbage bills
and isn't too laborious.
In 1995 in Clatsop County the D E Q reports that
29,271.8 tons o f materials went to the landfill. 1 ton
equals 2000 pounds. 28,671 tons in 1996. This was a
per capita decrease o f 2.9% . Materials diverted from
the landfill by recycling equaled 19.37%. This is
less than the 2 5 % goal suggested by the State o f
Oregon. By the year 2000 the State o f Oregon has
suggested a recycling recovery rate o f 50%. W e are a
long way from achieving this goal in Clatsop Co. In
Cannon Beach we collected 338 tons o f materials in
1995 and increased that in 1996 by collecting 371
tons. This 9 % increase was due to a 16% increase in
grayboard collected and adding plastic bottles which
accounted for 4 tons. However, due to high levels o f
contamination some recyclables are ending up in the
garbage
A fter spending the last 6 months auditing the
materials that are collected at the Recycling Depot 1
w ill highlight the areas we need to improve on.
Remember that contaminated materials brought
down to the depot are thrown into the trash. The City
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remember to flatten cans.
3. PAPER; it is crucial to sort newsprint &
magazines from mixed paper. This includes grocery
& hardware store flyers. You should also open
envelopes. I f they are unopened the employee or
volunteer has to stop and open each o f them to
ensure there is no plastic, metal, newsprint or other
contaminant inside. I f this is not done the whole bale
could be rejected or downgraded.
4. U N A C C E P T A B L E M A T E R IA L S :
Scrap Metal
Engine O il (accepted at Seaside Depot)
Plastic bags, tubs, molded packaging
Appliances & Furniture
Tires
The City needs volunteers to help at the Recycling
Depot to help with sorting and contamination
problems. Please call the Recycling Center at 436-
0282 and leave a message i f you have questions
regarding acceptable materials, need curbside
buckets or would like to volunteer. I f you would like
assistance in your business organizing recycling,
creating signage, or educating your staff call K im
Bosse* at 436-0230.
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Arctic Daughter by Jean Aspen
Per your request, a book review comes your way.
Glad you asked.
I strongly recommend a short novel titled Arctic
Daughter, written by Jean Aspen. It depicts a
wilderness journey taken by a young woman who
was raised by an arctic expeditionist of a mother.
She travels into the wilds of the Yukon River as
close to the Continental Divide as few humans have
come, living off the land and the few supplies her
canoe carried.
With a fierce fire for survival, she shares the
beauties of the land and the details of human
existence with the readers. If you long for the wilds
of the woods, and you have a lot of respect for it
already, pick up this good read and enjoy.
Geppctto’s
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J u p ite r’s R are & Used Books is delighted to announce
that in July we began integrating the bulk of the Batchelder
Collection onto our shelves, several thousand volumes of
interest not just to the collector but to the reader especially,
because of the depth (an author’s complete works, in some
cases) and attention to content, as well as form (paperbacks to
signed first editions). This is a twenty five year collection of
two educators, who loved books for all the reasons in all the
forms. We must thank Nancy Lee & Alan for their patience as
we got to know’ the books, and James, Betsy and Vivi for their
work to get the collection on the shelves. Please come
browse. We have priced these volumes to be placed in good
homes before the winter storms arrive. We will miss them.
* * Toy Shoppe
200 N. Hemlock • Cannon Beach, OR
(503) 436-2467
"Where quality and tradition make kids happy ”
Summer Fun fit The Beach
Oat prepared for beach font We're ready with a tremen
dous variety o f quality toys G activities for any occasion.
■ Sand mills, molds,
buckets & shovels.
■ Catch & throw toys.
■ Bubble Toys: fl great
beach activity and lots
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■ Boats: from Bosun to
tub toys - something
for all ages.
■ Things That Fly: fly &
toss toys.
Everyone has talent. What is rare is the
courage to follow the talent to the dark
place where it leads.
-Erica Jong
Writing Workshop for Women
Whether you keep a journal, dabble in poetry or believe you
have a book in you, Gail Balden’s one-day Creative Writing
Workshop for Women will help you tap into your creative
self. The workshop is August 2 in Cannon Beach and costs
$35. Register at the bookstore at 130 North Hemlock in
Caniion Beach, or contact Giti I Balden (503)368-7807
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drinking & wine glasses, ashtrays, light bulbs and
receiving a lot o f dirty/unwashed cans. Please
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does not have the personnel or the facilities to clean
dirty cans and glass, dry wet paper or hand sort
through the paper bins to pull out the contaminated
window panes are not recyclable.
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