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Recycle it ALL, Recycle it RIGHT! Take advantage of all of the recycling opportunities available to you, from curbside collection and offi ce recycling to away-from-home programs like collection bins at grocery stores, gas stations, parks and other public areas. 1. Recycling saves trees. 2. Recycling protects wildlife habitat and biodiversity. 3. Recycling reduces the use of toxic chemicals. 4. Recycling helps curb global warming. 5. Recycling reduces water pollution. 6. Recycling reduces the need for landfi lls. 7. Recycling reduces the need for incinerators. 8. Recycling creates jobs and promotes economic development. Information from: Natural Resources Defense Council We strive to offer you the most accurate, up-to-date information possible. However, we understand that things can change. If you see something that you know to be incorrect, or if you are aware of more specifi c guidelines that apply but aren't listed here, we want to hear from you. Please email any corrections or comments to misty@thesiuslawnews.com. 35(6&5,37,21'58* Garbage Collection & Recycling Central Coast Disposal 5405 Hwy. 101 (541) 902-7554 County Transfer & Recycling 85140 Hwy. 101 S. (541) 997-8233 '523%2;(6,1/$1(&2817< Dispose of your outdated and unused prescription & over-the-counter medications. :K\XVHWKH'UXJ7DNH%DFN%R[" .((3285:$7(5:$<6&/($1 Oregon Department of Environmental Quality sampling has found trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in some Oregon streams and rivers, and even groundwater. Do NOT flush unwanted medications down the toilet. This leads to the wastewater treatment plant, and eventually, our waterways. 5('8&(35(6&5,37,21'58*$%86( (63(&,$//<$021*.,'67((16 More teens abuse prescription drugs than cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine combined. Teens say prescription drugs are widely available from a variety of sources, including their home medicine cabinets, and those of friends and relatives. 5('8&($92,'$%/(32,621,1*62) 3(76&+,/'5(1 Taking your drugs to a collection box is an easy way to keep medications away from kids and pets. FLORENCE DROP OFF LOCATION (Mon-Fri 8-5) Police Dept. - 900 Greenwood St. )RUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQYLVLWZZZSUHYHQWLRQODQHRUJ Page 8 Lane County Florence Transfer and Recycling Station 2820 Rhododendron Drive (541) 997-6243 Hours - Monday thru Saturday 8-6 REUSABLE DISHWARE PROGRAM Save Money & Help h e Planet With Durable Dishware Program Save money and the environment by using durables this spring with reusable dishware and place settings from Florence Master Recycler’s Durable Dishware Rental Program. Kits of 150 place settings of plates, bowls, glasses, cutlery and even cloth napkins are available for free rental to the general public. If your event is outdoors, there’s even a mobile washing station for your needs. To learn more about the Durable Dishware Program and to reserve a free rental call 541-590-0506. Florence Master Recyclers are a non-proi t volunteer organization supported by Lane County Waste Management.
