We see you when you’re recycling-We see you when you’re not!

Republic Services (former Allied Waste) (NYSE:RSG) has its own “naughty and nice” list of recyclable holiday materials.

NICE  (recyclable)                                         NAUGHTY (not recyclable)
Gift boxes                                                      Bubble wrap (consider reusing)
Tissue paper                                                  Foam peanuts
Shoe boxes                                                    Ribbon and bows (consider reusing)
Christmas tree                                               Most items on the tree
Holiday cards/envelopes                                Sticky gift labels
Gift bags (if paper)                                        Gift bags if coated, laminated, dyed
Wrapping paper (consider reusing)               
Cardboard

“Wrapping paper used to be on the Naughty list because it is often dyed and laminated and may contain non-
paper additives, such as gold and silver coloring, glitter and plastics, making it difficult to recycle,” said Kurt
Blascoe, director of materials marketing and recycling for Republic. “However, we now have paper mill
customers who can take this product and make new paper products from it.”

Ribbons and bows cannot be recycled because they aren't paper products but would make great addtions to craft projects or another gift. Christmas trees must be stripped of all decorations (tinsel, lights, bells, ornaments, etc.) before the tree can be mulched or composted.

The Company suggests that there are creative and practical ways to reuse items that are not recyclable. For
example, use sustainable packing materials when packing and sending gifts. Instead of purchasing new foam
peanuts, use shredded newspaper or even popcorn. Foam peanuts are made from polystyrene and are usually not
recyclable. If you receive foam peanuts in packages, consider reusing them for later shipping.

For those holiday greeting cards you receive this season, recycle paperboard and paper envelopes. If you just
can’t bear to toss them in the bin, use them to make a festive gift tag.

Always check with your local waste and recycling company to see what is on their Naughty and Nice recycling
list.

More clever ideas for recycling and reusing holiday materials can be found at:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2454324/how_to_save_store_and_recycle_christmas.html?cat=57
http://socyberty.com/holidays/10-ways-to-recycle-christmas-wrapping-paper/
http://www.recyclebank.com/live-green/lifestyle-cat/431

About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. provides recycling and solid waste collection, transfer and disposal services in the
United States and Puerto Rico. The Company’s various operating units, including collection companies,
transfer stations, recycling centers and landfills, are focused on providing reliable environmental services and
solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. For more information, visit the
Republic Services website at www.republicservices.com.

Here are some SIMPLE tips that I will be using this holiday season to green my holiday:

1. Try LED lights- 80-90% more energy effeicent
2. Real tree vs. artificial debate – learn more here
3. Use less lights outside= less energy used and lower bills
4. Use timers on lights
5. Creative wrapping paper substitutes include the Suday comics or sports section.  
6. Make your holiday wrapping part of the gift! Use a tote bag, a basket or scarf to wrap the present and hair ribbons or shoelaces as package decorations.

We are starting to plan Green Fest fun! 

If you would like to help us out email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or stop by our next meeting at

Cafe Ah Roma December 1st at 7:00 p.m to see what is going on! 

we need help in some of the following areas- childrens crafts, educational display, recycling zone, and website help

We are happy to annouce that Green Fest will be held April 28th 2012 at South Central Park in North Ridgeville!

A family event to learn about what you can do to for the environment while having fun! 

Mark your calenders- hope to see you there!

Before you throw it away stop and think about if you can recycle it!

Lorain County Collection Center has a long list of things they recycle! Click HERE to see what you can recycle!

Located At: 540 South Abbe Road Elyria, Ohio 44035

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY 12:00 noon to 6:00p.m.
WEDNESDAY 12:00 noon to 6:00p.m.
SATURDAY 9:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
If you have additional questions, please contact Lorain County Solid Waste Management District at 1-800-449-5463.

Our next meeting is June 9th 7:00pm at Cafe Ah Roma in North Ridgeville.

Should you come?  We would love to have you come visit and share your ideas on ways to make NR a 'greener' place!!!  We have a very casual meeting that lasts around an hour.  Hope you can make it! 

If you missed our last drop off site of 'gently used' trash cans to be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Green Team has organized another drop off site at

Pat Catan's parking lot(Center Ridge/Lear) on

April 30th

9:00-1:00

Please donate trash cans that can be reused by others!

No holes, no cracks, all parts working and EMPTY! 

Habitat will resell them to help fund their projects!

We are looking for volunteers to help us too! email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to help out!

Our next meeting is Tuesday April 12th 7:00 at Cafe Ah Roma.....stop by and see what else we are working on!

Thank you to all residents who donated their trash cans to Habitat for Humanity ReStore on April 2nd!   We collected over 600 trash cans that will be sold by the ReStore which will help provide funding for their projects not to mention that is 600 cans that will NOT end up in the landfill!   The ReStore said that the trash cans are flying out of the store already!

Thank you also goes out to the North Ridgeville Kiwanis who helped with the curbside collection option in Meadow Lakes!  They collected over 300 trash cans -  great job!

All trash carts have been delivered and we are finishing delivering recycle carts today.  If someone has not yet received their carts they should contact our customer service dept. at 440-458-5191.  Residents who have requested a smaller trash cart are on a list and we will be replacing their larger cart with a smaller one over the next 3 to 4 weeks if we have not yet done so.