Totals are in for recycled materials collected during the previous year. Through combined efforts of Granville County Government and Granville County Public Schools, Recycling/Sustainability Coordinator Teresa Baker reports the following:
* Cardboard/Corrugated Cardboard: 245,730 pounds through Waste Industries/GFL
* Shredded paper: 19,865 pounds through Shred Ace
* Electronics: 41,052 pounds
* Scrap metal: 40,165 pounds through Mike’s Auto Salvage
* Hazardous household materials: 13,235 pounds through Veolia
* Books and paper-related materials: 13,265 pounds through RMR
* Pesticides: 868 pounds through the N.C. Department of Agriculture’s Pesticides Division
* Clothing: 41,400 pounds through Friendship Clothing
* Medications, sharps, ammunition: 514 pounds through the Granville County Sheriff’s Office
* Batteries: 440 pounds through Interstate Batteries
* Polystyrene: App. 12,000 pieces through Dart Containers
* Pallets: 1,000 pounds through Pallet One
These totals reflect collections during the 2019 Fall Recycle Event, the 2020 Spring Recycle Event and collection boxes located throughout Granville County Public Schools.
The Fall Recycle and Collection Event for 2020, which will include collection of hazardous household waste, is scheduled for Nov. 21. Details will be coming soon. Contact Baker at 919-725-1417 or at bakertd@gcs.k12.nc.us for more information.