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Opinion | When it comes to garbage collection, sometimes a change is necessary at the top | Otis Sanford Local 24 News political analyst and commentator Otis Sanford shares his point of view on Memphis’ director for the Solid Waste Division leaving. Author: Otis Sanford (Local 24) Published: 2:16 PM CDT May 11, 2021 Updated: 5:29 PM CDT May 11, 2021 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Normally, the coming and going of the person in charge of getting trash picked...

WOONSOCKET – A Woonsocket High School graduate has received a nationally competitive scholarship to continue her studies in law and environmental work. Dominique DiSpirito, WHS Class of 2018, is one of 62 students across the country to be named a 2021 Truman Scholar. The junior at the University of Maine plans to use the scholarship to attend law school and pursue a career in environmental policy. “In a very real sense, I definitely think I’m still processing, but it’s a huge honor and ...

April 19, 2021 It’s “Community Clean-Up Week” in Rapid City. Samantha Chadwell spoke with Jancie Knight from the Rapid City Solid Waste Division on NewsCenter1 Today about all the different things the community can take part in this week and the purpose behind this annual event. ——————————————————————————————————————————————— RAPID CITY, S.D. – The City’s annual Clean-up Week is scheduled fo...

KNBN NewsCenter1 April 15, 2021 RAPID CITY, SD — In conjunction with the annual City Clean-up Week activities, the City’s Solid Waste Division is hosting “Trash To Treasures Day.” The event will be held from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 along with the community-wide Clean-up Day. The public is invited to drop off and pick up any items at the Landfill’s recycling transfer station. “A major part of our recent community clean-up activities is the ‘Trash to Treasures’ eve...

City of Bozeman, MSU partner to reduce curbside clutter during move-out season Keeping your curbs clean and last updated 2021-04-13 16:32:53-04 BOZEMAN — MSU’s Office of the Dean of Students and the City of Bozeman’s Neighborhoods Program and the Solid Waste Division are teaming up for the third year to provide free curbside pickup of bulky items for MSU students. “This is a great program” states Matt Caires, MSU’s dean of students. “The University is proud of...

Written by Westchester County The Westchester County Youth Bureau’s Youth Empowerment Council for Change (YECC) will host a youth led virtual event on Friday, April 16 from 4p.m. to 5p.m. via Webex. YECC have partnered with various County departments to encourage their peers and residents on strategies to reduce food waste in their homes. Spearheaded and coordinated by YECC co-president Caitlyn Carpenter, a High School Student from Mamaroneck, YECC is working to educate others on enviro...

City crews surpass household trash collection record

KNBN NewsCenter1 April 13, 2021 RAPID CITY, S.D. — Rapid City’s ‘Name The Garbage Truck’ contest enters its voting phase this week with the public getting the chance to weigh in and make selections to name nine City garbage trucks. Last month, the City’s Solid Waste Division requested submissions from the public for the contest and officials reported an overwhelming response. By this weekend’s submission deadline, 315 names were submitted. The public can submit votes through Sunday,...

It's the time of year to take a look around the house and decided what documents you really need to hold onto, and the ones that are just taking up space.

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