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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2019 | 7A Wastewise offers recycling tips for electronics, other holiday items Before people know it, the winter holidays will be over and it will be time to pack up the reusable items and pack out the recycla- ble ones. The Lane County Mas- ter Recycler Program has collected some handy tips to help you take care of the most common items gen- erated during the holidays. For a list of additional holiday recycling tips, go to www.lanecounty.org/ wastefreeholidays. Electronics Recycling Recycling and reusing electronics saves the en- ergy used in mining and processing of raw mate- rials, conserves natural resources, and reduces en- vironmental degradation, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for every million cell phones that are recycled, 35,000 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of sil- ver, 75 pounds of gold and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered. Donating unwanted electronics not only helps to protect the environ- ment, it can also provide technical job skills and ensure access to contem- porary technological tools for others, regardless of income. Locally, residents can re- cycle electronics at Next- Step Recycling in Eugene — and residential drop-off is free. NextStep staff and train- ees will refurbish it and safely remove your data and personal information before giving it to people who otherwise wouldn’t have access to technology. If they can’t fix it, they will recycle it for you by working with Oregon De- partment of Environmen- tal Quality approved pro- cessors. NextStep’s Donation and Training Center is located 245 Jackson St. in Eugene. Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local businesses can call to schedule free pick up of Packaging Recycling St. Vincent de Paul is Lane County’s source for recycling white block #6 polystyrene (commonly known by the brand name Styrofoam) and Styrofoam packing peanuts. It shreds block Styro- foam and compresses it into logs, making it more cost-effective to transport it to recyclers. Styrofoam peanuts are used at Aurora Glass or re- sold in thrift stores. Households in Eugene and Springfield can recy- cle small quantities of Sty- rofoam at no charge at any St. Vincent de Paul store location. Keep packing peanuts and block foam separate. No food containers, cups, etc. St. Vincent de Paul charges a modest fee for businesses; click here to read more about the Sty- COVERED Ask us about volunteer opportunities. 2190 Spruce Street • P.O.Box 2514 Florence, Oregon 97439 (541) 997-9110 info@fl orencefoodshare.org Volunteer Get involved Donate Habitat for Humanity ReStore processing volunteer needed to help with donation sorting process. For more information contact Floyd at 541-997-5834 Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! We are in need of volunteers on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. We need volunteers to serve food, set up for meals and also prepare meals beginning at 11:00 am and fi nishing at 2:00pm. New Location: Community Baptist Church, 4590 Hwy. 101, Florence (Across from Fred Meyer) business • homeowners • auto • life • health • medicare plans A SK US ABOUT M ULTIPLE P OLICY D ISCOUNTS ! COVERAGE FOR YOUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSET. YOU. Contact Angela, Jodi or Paul to discuss your policy needs. Serving Florence since 1990 875 Hwy 101 • Florence, OR • (541) 997-3466 www.AbelInsuranceAgency.com TheSiuslawNews.com rofoam recycling program for businesses. Many area businesses also reuse clean packing peanuts and bubble wrap, but especially the pack- and-ship outlets. Check with a business you usually frequent to find out if they want your excess, clean packing ma- terials. WasteWise Lane Coun- ty offers education, tools and resources that resi- dents, schools and busi- nesses can use to reduce waste, conserve resources and live more sustainably. To find out what can be reused or recycled, visit www.lanecountyor.gov/ gar bageguru. Cow Creek Foundation donates to food share We’ve got you Florence Food Share Helping Hands Coalition unwanted computers and other workplace electron- ics. To find out more about the items NextStep ac- cepts, visit www.next steprecycling.org/residen tial-recycling.html or call 541-686-2366. The EPA also provides a list of companies that offer electronic recycling options. The list can be viewed at w w w. e p a . gov / re c y - cle/electronics-donation -and-recycling. The Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foun- dation granted Florence Food Share $5,000 for food purchases in 2019. More than 4,000 par- ticipants benefited, in- cluding children (25 per- cent), senior citizens (30 percent), the homeless (15 percent) and work- ing adults (30 percent). This grant allowed Florence Food Share to continue providing safe and nutritious food to the families and indi- viduals in the local com- munity who depend on the food pantry to help stretch their food bud- gets. In 2018, the Cow Creek Umpqua Founda- tion has distributed in excess of $1 Million, and more than $18 million since its inception. Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60 E C N E FLOR Y L O P -O Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 1570 Kingwood, PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org ry.o iuslawLibra www.S 997 -313 2 541- aboard Climb l reading d! the rea railroa Perfect Gift for the ͘͘͘ WHOLE FAMILY OR EMPLOYEES sŝƐ ŝƚƵ ƐĂ ƚ ĞƐ͕ Only $ 99 each 34. ͘͘͘ƚ ŽĚ ŝƐ ŚŽ ĐŽǀĞ ŵĞ ƌǀ ŝŶ ŝŶƚĂ ƚĞƌŝ ŐĞ ŽƌƐ ĐůŽ ͕Ă ƚŚ ŶĚ ŝŶŐ ĐŽ ͕Ă ŽŬ ŶƟ ŝĞƐ͊ ƋƵ Come join the team! Memory Care Respite of Florence is looking for new volunteers to spend time socializing, playing games, listening to music, and having coffee and lunch with our participating senior citizens. Our program depends on volunteer power to stay afl oat and time is running out! If you’re at all interested in socializing and relaxing with seniors while their loved one takes a break, please email us for more information. We need more volunteers like YOU to keep our program going. Contact us at memcarerespite@gmail.com CK OUT N CHE (WE EVE RD GAMES.) BOA rg Memory Care Respite of Florence Oregon Coast Humane Society relies heavily on volunteers. There are many opportunities to volunteer and a variety of skills and talents are always in need. Volunteer interest forms may be found online, at the shelter and at our Thrift Shop on Bay Street. www.oregoncoasthumanesociety.org/volunteer/ Peace Harbor Volunteers Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers, you will fi nd an area of interest in a caring organization. 400 9th Street, Florence 541-997-8412 ext. 2218 Us Too Florence Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net www.ustoofl orence.org To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 GAME BOARDS ARE HERE!! Modeled after the world famous board game, Florence-Opoly is customized to our great city. This year, you can truly give the gift of Florence with this game that’s fun for everyone. Available At: Siuslaw News 148 Maple Street, Florence • 541-997-3441 Offi ce Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm AND THESE ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS BEAUX ARTS & FINE ART MATERIALS 2285 Hwy. 101, Ste. H PERIWINKLE STATION 1308 Bay Street JAWSOME KIDS RESALE RIVER ROASTERS 1240 Bay St. 1901 Highway 101 LOFY CONSTRUCTION, LLC 2530 Kingwood , Suite “D” MILK & COOKIES 1300 Bay Street KITCHEN KLUTTER 1250 Bay St JERRY’S PLACE BAR & GRILL 88274 Rhododendron Dr
