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Published on August 21st, 2008

OH County Purchases Recycling Center

by Ashley Schiller

In Ohio, Lucas County officials hope to save money with a recently-purchased recycling center in North Toledo, reports The Blade.

By owning the property, the county will now be able to run the center itself, rather than paying to use a private facility.

County Sanitary Engineer Jim Shaw said once the recycling center is in use, it will save the Lucas County Solid Waste District about $150,000 to $200,000 annually.

The county is planning various improvements to the facility, including making it single-stream capable. Single-steam recycling generally inspires more participation than when residents have to separate the materials.

Find out what your state or county are doing about recycling with our Act Locally section.

Ashley Schiller

Ashley Schiller

Ashley Schiller is a freelance writer. She is currently finishing her bachelors in political science and journalism.

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