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News Release
February 18, 2009
Recycling Center Adjusts to Fallen Market
SHELBYVILLE, KY. Shelby County Solid Waste Director
Russell Thomas establishes a Recycling Center Plan of
Action to be implemented immediately at the Shelby
County Recycling Center in order to accommodate the
fallen market.
The
nation’s current economic status has negatively affected
the market for recyclable materials. Previously, the
Shelby County Solid Waste Program has sold collected
recyclable commodities to various vendors in exchange
for a pre-determined fee. The market for these same
commodities is now rendering remarkably lower revenues
for items. Furthermore, certain materials, such as
cardboard, no longer produce revenue for recycling
programs nationwide, but instead a disposal fee is now
being charged for their removal.
In
order to accommodate the adverse market for recyclable
materials, Shelby County Solid Waste Director Russell
Thomas has developed a plan for the Recycling Center
that will save the Shelby County 109 / Solid Waste Board
additional costs. The plan of action entails baling and
then storing materials such as cardboard, plastic, and
newspaper until the market recovers or until a large
enough quantity of the material is collected in order to
produce revenue. Aluminum and steel cans will be
crushed and also stored until a large quantity is
obtained.
Thomas states, “The residents of Shelby County have
shown great dedication in their Recycling endeavors. We
encourage everyone to recycle and to spread the word
about recycling. Despite the pending market hardship,
we look forward to a quick recovery and remain prepared
to accommodate the residents of Shelby County’s
recycling needs.”
The
Shelby County Recycling Center will still be accepting
all recyclable materials from Shelby County residents.
The plan of action has been implemented to accommodate
the downfall of the market and carry the Shelby County
Solid Waste Department through the current crises and
into the future.
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For
more information contact:
Russell Thomas
Solid Waste Director
1570
Kings HWY
Waddy, KY 40076
502-829-5989
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