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2 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2015 ASK A MASTER RECYCLER A monthly column of recycling information S USY L ACER , M ASTER R ECYCLER A MONTHLY COLUMN OF RECYCLING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY F LORENCE M ASTER R ECYCLERS symbol on plastic containers? A. This is the base resin type of plastic used in that container. For example, milk jugs are often labeled 2 or HDPE (High Density Polyethylene). This labeling system was developed by the plastic industry to help recyclers identify different resin types. It’s important to note that the number alone is not an indicator of whether the item is recyclable; how they form the resin changes the plastic. Just like a glass bottle is recyclable but window glass is not, a No. 1 PETE bottle is recyclable but a #1 cookie tray is not. At least not in Florence, not yet! For the Siuslaw News Q. Please settle a wager I made with my daughter. The three arrows triangle symbol on the bottom of a product means it’s recyclable, right? There’s a pizza riding on your answer. A. Sorry, but it looks like you're buying pizza! This is a common mis- conception. The “chasing arrows” symbol frequently seen on products means the item could be recycled if there is collection for that item in a particular community, not necessarily in your community. Which items are recyclable in the Florence area is specified by what your trash hauler, or what the transfer station, will accept for recycling. Be sure and read the newsletters and information from these service providers and follow their guidelines. If you have any questions, just ask; they are always happy to talk trash. Florence currently has two trash haulers, both offer curbside recycling for commercial, residential and multi-family properties. Whether products are recyclable in a given community is dictated by the market for the material and whether the cost of collection and transporta- tion makes sense for the businesses involved. Q. Can I recycle paper plates and paper towels? Paper is recyclable, correct? A. Unfortunately, no. Paper prod- ucts that are designed to stay strong Q. What does the number mean that is found inside the recycling when wet-like cups, plates and tow- els, often have a chemical or plastic component that is damaging to the paper remaking process. Also, paper products with food or grease residue are not recyclable. The better option? Choose durable dishes and reusable towels. Q. What about those funny boxes that juice and soy milk come in? They’re not really paper, or plastic or foil. Do they just go in the trash? A. We call those aseptic or shelf- stable containers and, yes, they are recyclable at the Transfer Station- check with your trash hauler to make sure they accept them curbside. Aseptic containers commonly hold juice, soup, rice milk and similar products. When empty just rinse and drain. By the way, the classic gable top milk cartons are also recyclable. When the carton is empty just rinse and allow to drain. If the carton is not allowed to dry out, the material just molds on its way to the paper mill and then is not recyclable. ________________________ Florence Master Recyclers are part of the Lane County Master Recycler Program, a service of the County's Public Works Waste Management Division since 2002. The mission of the MR program is to bridge the gap between awareness and action by motivating people to reduce solid waste at home, work and play. This monthly column, written for The Siuslaw News, answers commonly asked recycling questions. For more recycling information, visit www.ci.florence.or.us /build- ing/recycling or www.lanecounty. org/Departments/PW/WMD/Recycle or follow Master Recyclers of Florence on Facebook. On Feb. 19, Siuslaw Outreach Services received a $10,000 grant from the Coquille Tribal Community Fund in North Bend. This grant will supplement the SOS Emergency Voucher Fund, which is used for a broad array of emergency situations. In 2014 nearly 1,000 vouch- ers were provided to persons who were senior, disabled, low-income or homeless, and who found themselves in some sort of emergency circum- stances. “This grant will help carry our fund through most of 2015, and we will need to use it care- fully to make it last until we are able to secure other grants,” said executive director David Wiegan. Tribal Council Chairwoman Brenda Meade recited the COURTESY PHOTO SOS treasurer Lori Gates displays the $10,000 grant issued by the Coquille Tribal Community Fund of North Bend. $ OUR GIFT 3 0 0 TO YOU! Subscribe to the Siuslaw News or renew your 1-year subscription by March 31, 2015 and receive a SUMMER COUPON SAVINGS BOOK SAVINGS * Th ursdays: New York Steak w/crimini mushrooms and a whiskey glaze ................................................................$13. Fridays: Prime Rib served with potato, vegetables and salad ..................................................................................$12. Saturdays: Crab Encrusted Halibut served with potato and salad ...................................................................................$16 Sundays: Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy ............................$8. Beginning March 17th, we will be Open Tuesday-Sunday. Serving daily lunch and dinner specials. 1263 Bay St., Old Town Florence 541-997-2800 MARK YOUR CALENDAR Shorewood Luck-o-the-Irish Senior Game Night Tuesday, March 17th Gaming 3-7pm FREE DINNER 4 to 6pm Call for Reservations 541-997-8202 EWS W N VINGS BOOK A L S U A S I UPON S PON COU COUPONS MUST BE USED BY MAY 31, 2015 ER CO SUMM S IUSLAW N E WS SUMMER COUPON SA VINGS BOO K OVER $ 300 S $ R OVE ER SUMM COU $ 300 300 015 31, 2 LUE. AMAY CASH VA D B UP Y ONS USED. NO E S U BE ALL CO IN COUP ON SAVINGS * S IUSLAW N EWS SUMMER COUPON SAVINGS BOOK USED. 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