Rexburg recyling

Don't blow it - good planets are hard to find.

Rexburg has recently announced changes toward becoming a more eco-friendly environment.

The “Rexburg Recycles” program provides city and area residents with drop-off stations where the residents can separate their recyclables, according to the Rexburg Web site.

The stations are equipped with blue recycle bins where students and Rexburg residents can work together towards a more environmental friendly city.

These recycle bins will be located in the Wal-Mart’s front parking lot, Broulim's back parking lot, Rexburg Tabernacle’s back parking lot, Madison Middle School’s parking lot and Madison High School’s parking lot.

Acceptable recyclables include plastics #1 (water or soda bottles), plastics #2 (shampoo bottles, milk jugs, etc.), aluminum cans, office supplies printer and notebook paper, manila folders), newspapers and catalogues and corrugated cardboard.
The City of Rexburg has also initiated a recycling challenge called “Can’s For Cash”
The United States Convergence of Mayors, Novelis Corporation and Keep America Beautiful have come together to encourage U.S. cities to be recycle friendly.

Rexburg has responded to this challenge by encouraging citizens to put forth an extra effort in recycling aluminum cans throughout the month of October.
A few tips for making recycling part of your routine could include choosing products that are packaged in Rexburg Recycle Receptacle friendly materials. Also, separating your recyclables at home will make for an efficient drop off.

In addition to the blue recycling bins found around Rexburg,several businesses will have recycling boxes to facilitate citizens participation in Rexburg’s new efforts to recycle. Some of those businesses are Subway, Hogi Yogi, Uptown Bagel, Millhollow Frozen Yogurt, Beehive Federal Credit Union, Kmart, and Mom's Kandy Kitchen.
“If it was convenient [ to recycle} then why not? It’s just stupid not to, but I think as students we have a lot to focus on so that’s not really a top priority for me, but I think if it was more convenient it would definitely be something I would consider,” said freshman Emily Channer.

The city of Rexburg does request that citizens are responsible and remember to sort and place the recyclables in the appropriate bins

When utilizing the new drop off bins there are many things to remember. Empty and crush aluminum cans before disposing of them. Remove all spiral binding and metal tabs when disposing of office supplies. Remember, do NOT drop off glue bound paper, construction paper, shredded paper or plastic materials. Also, breakdown all boxes, and keep cereal boxes, paper plates or boxes with food or grease stains in the accepted trash receptacles.

If you come to a drop off station and discover it is full, please call 359-3020