America Recycles Day! November 15, 2010

America Recycles Day! November 15, 2010

Today is America Recycles Day. Join millions nationwide and recycle! New to recycling? It is never too late to start and today is a great day to do it!

What can you do to get started? Great question! How about these easy ideas:

• Know your plastic ~ Are you aware of the bottles and plastic packaging that can be recycled? There are probably more than you know! Look for the recycle symbol on anything from soda to shampoo bottles.
• The Paper ~ Don't limit it to the Sunday edition. One of the most recycled products are paper and cardboard. Recycle your phone book, junk mail, magazines and corrugated cardboard
• Watch that TV ~ Don't send the antiquated old box to the landfill. The TV along with computers, printers, monitors and other electronics can be recycled for reuse or e-cycle.
• It's In the Can~ many of the metals used today in soda cans or food cans can be recycled. This is one of the best forms of recycling, as they can be recycled infinitely with no loss of quality.
• No Kidding ~ Teach your kids the importance of recycling. Set a good example for your children so they can learn how they can preserve the earth for years to come!

America Recycles Day is sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, which is the nations largest volunteer based educational organization dedicated to encourage America to improve our community environments. "Recycling is the easiest thing that any individual can do to reduce his or her carbon footprint, save energy and protect natural resources," said Matthew M. McKenna, president & CEO of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. "While we celebrate the power of recycling on this special day, it's something we should all make a conscious effort to do every day of the year."

Waste Management in East County San Diego will be open to all of East County residents to drop off items like fluorescent light tubes, household batteries, e-waste, as well as all glass, plastic and aluminum. In addition to these recycling services, Waste Management will also be offering a shredding service for confidential paperwork. These recycling services will be available from 1 p,m. to 6 p.m. at theWaste Management Transfer and Processing Station located at 925 O'Conner Street (1001 West Bradley) in El Cajon.