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Upper Arlington's wind-energy deal latest in series of environmental sustainability initiatives ThisWeek group The city of Upper Arlington has completed the latest step in its effort to achieve "zero waste, zero pollution and zero emissions by 2030." City Manager Steve Schoeny authorized the city to enter into a three-year contract Jan. 13 with Baltimore-based Constellation NewEnergy Inc., a subsidiary of Exelon Corp., to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) to meet 100% of the city's annual energy supply. The switch became effective Feb. 11.  RECs, according to the federal En...

Staff Writer ELKINS — Several local groups will be coming together for an Earth Day celebration Thursday at the Elkins City Park. “We have about 14 groups that are helping out with the Earth Day celebration,” Jane Birdsong, one of the organizers for the event, told the Randolph County Commission at last week’s regular meeting. “The Arts Center is setting up a sound system for us and the Elkins Parks and Recreation has donated the City Park for two hours. The Emma Scott Garden Club and the Elkins Tree Board will both have tables there with giveaways.” The festivities, which will ru...

SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY PLANNING FOR ELECTRONIC/HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION By John Smathers Apr 15, 2021 3:15 PM The Jefferson County Commissioners received an update from Solid Waste Authority Recycling Coordinator Donna Cooper at Tuesday’s meeting. The Punxsy Spirit reports, the Solid Waste Authority will have its electronic, television and household hazardous waste collection on May 1 for Jefferson County residents only. The registration is online. The event is by appointment only and preregistration is required. To register visit ecsr.net/recyclingevents or call 868-815-0016. The ...

PARKERSBURG — The first Spring Clean-up in Parkersburg City Council District 4 will be 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. The clean up is a joint effort organized by Cou

Tips for debris cleanup after Sunday's storms Keep garbage, recycling, vegetative debris in separate piles City of Port St. Lucie and last updated 2021-04-12 11:46:10-04 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Residents across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast woke up to scattered debris and some damage after Howling winds brought down trees and caused power outages across the region. But before you start to clean up your yard or neighborhood, there are some tips you should be aware of to stay safe. What should people do with fallen tree branches? Vegetative waste, tree debris and stumps should...