Thursday, February 5, 2009

Heads Up on Some Important Happenings in the Greenville Recycling Scene

Well, this has been a real roller coaster ride lately here in Greenville, IL. Emotions are high with the arrival of the long awaited second Doty bin. However, the paint is coming off already and there may be a need for it to go back to the manufacturer for repair while still under warranty. I personally requested that it could be held off until the end of winter, but we'll see. I just wanted to give you all a heads up.

Also, while we are on the subject of the Doty bins. There was a big, front page picture of the bins, and the caption said that the older bin would be used now for cardboard. It turns out that the Advocate was a bit premature on that news. Doty had planned on dragging that bin up to Ted's new location in Mulberry Grove, however, Ted's is not set up or ready for such a delivery. For now, the old bin is to be used as always, with plastics, tin and aluminum cans, magazines and newspapers. Please, I repeat, PLEASE do not take your cardboard down to the bins by the tracks. It will just get thrown away.

Lastly, and perhaps the most tragic news, is that the Green Fiber bins that are all around town that we have been enjoying for some time, are being removed. The corporation is closing the division that serves our area.

For now, my suggestion would be to take your cardboard products to Ted's Recycling in Mulberry Grove. While they don't have space right now to accommodate a big dumpster of cardboard, I believe they still do take it from average citizens. Directions are as follows:
1164 Mulberry Grove Rd., Mulberry Grove, IL
South of the interstate.
Going east on 40- turn right at 4-way stop,
go over interstate and it's on the left.

I will call Ted's tomorrow to make sure they are still taking cardboard since their move.

Hang in there everyone. Baby-steps. Whatever you do...just don't throw anything away. :') We can find places to take our stuff.

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