****** F.Y.I. ****** SEE INFO BELOW >>>>>>>   Ms. Deborah F. ECAC Co-chair (919) 835-3566 ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "josietodd919(a)aol.com" <josietodd919(a)aol.com> To: upha-discussion(a)yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 1:53 PM Subject: [upha-discussion] Fwd: Recycling News December 2012 ----- Forwarded Message -----   __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ City of Raleigh - Solid Waste Services Recycling News and Events December 2012 December Collection Changes      Curbside collection schedules will be adjusted in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. There will be no garbage, recycling or yard waste pickup on Tuesday, December 25.  All routes will be serviced one day later. Residents scheduled for Friday collection will be served on Saturday. Solid Waste Services will not work on Tuesday, January 1. All routes will be serviced one day later than usual.  For details, visit http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lk… and search “holiday schedule.” Recycle Your Christmas Tree Give your live Christmas tree a chance at reincarnation…as mulch or compost! Solid Waste Services will collect trees as part of weekly yard waste collection. Separate your tree from its stand and remove all lights, ornaments and other decorations. Place the tree at the curb no later than 7:00 am on your service day. Apartment managers should call Solid Waste Services at 919-996-6890 to schedule tree collection for their communities. Waste Less this Holiday       Americans throw away more garbage between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than during any other time of the year.  You can have a joyful celebration without producing a lot of garbage.  Check out our Holiday Waste Reduction Tips for an extensive list of ideas, from giving carbon offsets to using cloth bags instead of wrapping paper. Visit our web page and click on "Reduce Holiday Waste!" under News and Events. What’s your best green holiday tip?  We want to hear from you!  Contact Bianca Howard at Bianca.howard(a)raleighnc.gov or 919-996-6872 to share your idea.  We’ll compile your suggestions and use them to freshen up our list. Make a Green Resolution January brings cold mornings and a renewed desire to live better in the New Year.  Losing weight or getting more sleep are common New Year’s Resolutions.  A healthy body is important, but consider resolving to support a healthy local economy.  Recycle all that you can; it supports more than 15,000 jobs at 700 separate businesses in North Carolina.     Are you ready for a green challenge in 2013? Keeping one of these resolutions may also keep more money in your wallet! 1.  Attend a Sustainable Home workshop to learn ways to cut your energy bill. 2. Upgrade your tired throne to a WaterSense toilet. 3. Visit the WaterWise garden on Martin Street to see drought-resistant plants that can beautify your yard.      Big Belly Brings Big Savings to Downtown Solar-powered trash containers are keeping downtown “clean and green.”  More than 20 Big Belly Solar Compactors have replaced trash cans along streets in Glenwood South and the Fayetteville Street area. These innovative cans help Solid Waste Services workers save time and fuel by reducing the number of times garbage has to be collected. Recycling units adjacent to the compactors allow pedestrians to recycle paper, cans, and plastic and glass bottles. Hear why business owners in Glenwood South welcome the Big Belly in this video.    Environmental Award Nominations Open The City of Raleigh is accepting nominations for the 2013 Environmental Awards. Now in its sixth year, “the program recognizes individuals and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to the environment in the community.” Nominations may be made online by February 15, 2013.   Solid Waste Services • 630 Beacon Lake Dr • Raleigh NC, 27610 This email was sent to josietodd919(a)aol.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: City of Raleigh · 222 West Hargett St · Raleigh, NC 27601