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SWACO is reporting record amounts of material recycled at its 190 drop off recycling locations throughout Columbus and Franklin County. For all of 2007, 10,756 tons of bottles, cans, paper and cardboard have been recycled. That is over 1,100 tons better than 2006. Also, the December totals are over 200 tons better in a year to year comparison.
SWACO Executive Director Ron Mills credits the people of Greater Columbus. “It is clear our citizens want to do what is best for our community. We have explained to them that recycling helps the environment, can save tax dollars, and is convenient. They have responded by recycling in record amounts.”
To handle the volume created by the community’s response SWACO has increased pick up schedules. In addition some sites are now seeing daily collection on the part of SWACO drivers.
Director Mills adds, “We hope people will continue to increase what they recycle. In turn we will respond with the quality service the community has come to expect from SWACO.”
SWACO recently added 121 new recycling locations at most Columbus City Schools in cooperation with The City of Columbus and The Columbus City School District. Residents can drop of their recyclables at City School locations between 5pm & 9pm Monday-Friday, and between 9am & 6pm on weekends. Other SWACO drop off recycling locations are available at anytime.
For a complete list of what is recyclable and the closest SWACO recycling location, residents can log on to www.swaco.org.
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