Vermilion County Recycles & Fights Litter.....

Vermilion County IL Health Department

2007 SUMMER RECYCLING EVENTS

Since 1994, Vermilion County has proactively worked to create a successful Recycling Program in accordance with its state-mandated Solid Waste Management Plan. Beginning with the opening of its first drop-off site in 1996, the program has expanded to include 7 drop-off sites across the county, and regular events that include special collections, and educational programs. Drop-off sites include:

• Main and Washington Streets in Danville
• W. Commercial Street in Catlin, near the Township garage
• The Georgetown Township Building
• Kickapoo State Park, just passed the main office
• Westville, behind Youhas Baseball Field, (near the Municipal Garage)
• Bismarck, Newell Township Garage, (off Illinois Street)
• Sidell, lot North of the Post Office (Grey Street)

The following items are accepted at the drop sites:

• Newspapers
• Magazines & catalogs
• Steel food and beverage cans - rinsed clean
• Plastics #1 and #2 - rinsed clean, no lids
• Food and beverage glass - green, clear & amber - rinsed clean - no lids
• Corrugated cardboard - flattened (Danville site only)
• Paper board boxes (cake and cereal boxes) - should be flattened and inside packaging discarded

During 2004, 1,737 tons of materials were recycled by Vermilion County residents, at a cost (hauling/processing) of $205,289 ($118.00/ton). Also during 2004, the Vermilion County Health Department hosted/helped with several special recycling events:

• White Goods Appliance Collection - 1,538 appliances collected during June
• The IEPA sponsored a Household Hazardous Waste collection in Westville; 420 households participated (of 32,072 in the county); collection cost $29,311.40
• Computer/Electronics Collection held in June in conjunction with Twin City Recycling and Central State's Warehouse, filling 4 semi-trailers with over 57,400 pounds of meterials to be recycled

The Recycling Coordinator also directs as a volunteer, Keep Vermilion County Beautiful. KVCB earned certification from the Keep America Beautiful organization in June of 2002. During its first year, 15 of 21 villages and cities in Vermilion County joined the progam, along with 10 of the 19 townships, and 22 organizations. A KVCH mascot (Spot Less the litter-hating dog) has been brought to life by volunteers who wear the costume into county elementary schools and at various local community events - Spot Less has been featured in local parades and activities, and presented in an educational environment to over 1,000 school children; a driver's ed video which includes anti-littering messages has been offered to all high schools. KVCB has begun a public education campaign, offering anti-littering signs at reduced costs for members; radio and cable advertising was done; fast food representatives such as Wendy's, and Arby's are partnering to find ways to spread the anti-littering message to their customers. Hundreds of volunteers participated in the Vermilion County Great American Clean Up during Spring 2003 and Spring 2004. And a sub committee is working with local law enforcement to increase the anti-littering legal component.

It's a great time to become involved and to care about keeping our community clean! Step up and be part of the solution. For information about getting involved, call 431-2662, or email Recycling Coordinator

last updated 8-17-05

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