St. Charles County Department of Community
Health & The Environment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 16, 2010
| CONTACT: | |
| Pieter Sheehan, Director, Division of Environmental Health and Protection | (636) 949-1800 |
| Cameron Satterfield, Public Information Officer | (636) 949-7408 |
Recycle Works West Gets a Makeover
Renovated facility ready for recyclables
St. Charles County, Missouri – Recycling has gotten a makeover in western St. Charles County. The newly renovated Recycle Works West is now open for residents to drop off their recyclables. The facility is located at 2110 East Pitman Avenue in Wentzville.
“Reducing, reusing, and recycling has never been easier,” said Pieter Sheehan, director of the St. Charles County Division of Environmental Health and Protection. “St. Charles County is demonstrating the importance that recycling plays in public health with this newly refurbished recycling center.”
Recycle Works West is a community-based recycling center that takes in electronic waste, cardboard, polystyrene foam (Styrofoam), aluminum, and for a small fee, appliances. For a complete list of materials accepted, log on to www.scchealth.org/es and click on “Recycling Centers” or call (636) 949-1800.
Recycling benefits our lives and our environment in many ways. Landfills are associated with unpleasant odors and pollution risks to our soil, air, and water. They also contribute to traffic tie-ups from heavy trucks loaded with waste bound for the landfill. By committing to reducing solid waste, St. Charles County residents can make a positive impact on the environment.
“We encourage everyone to be active participants in resource management,” Sheehan said. “Not only does it protect our environment and safeguard public health, but it also makes St. Charles County a more pleasant place to live.”
Recycle Works West will host an open house in the fall, but until then residents are encouraged to drop off their recyclables Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment is committed to the protection and enhancement of health and the quality of life for all members of our community. For more information, call (636) 949-7400 or visit www.scchealth.org.
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