As we think more about recycling a variety of household packaging and other things, it would be good to take a look at what has occurred in Franklin County.
The Lake Region Earth Team Recycling Task Force began recycling in 1989 with pickup in a couple of merchandisers’ parking lots in Ottawa. As many as six counties were involved at the start, with an old bread truck used to fetch recyclables from outside Ottawa.
A paid administrator — from grant funding — led the effort, but all others were volunteers. When it began to slip, Franklin County took over.…
Let’s recycle thinking on local recycling
