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By Pat Hill
A feel-good story in a turbulent time, the recycling program at Walmart is a gift to the community as well as an opportunity to enhance the environment.
Offered free to the public, the recycling collection center is a single-stream program that accepts plastics, bottles, paper, cans and aluminum.
In a grand-opening celebration on Earth Day April 22, a ceremony that began with Boy Scout Troop #43 Color Guard, a group of citizens launched the recycling center at Walmart.
“This drop-off center is a demonstration project that provides a service to the community but also raises awareness about the importance of recycling in our community and for our environment,” said Chris Enger, coordinator of the recycling project.
Enger introduced the theme of the celebration — gratitude for the contributions and volunteer efforts of the collaborators.
Starting with Adam Lindner, manager of the Walmart store that provides the location, Enger’s list was comprehensive.
“This program has been a year in the planning — and would not have been possible today were it not for the vision and generosity of another local businessman, Mr. Jay Baker, the owner of Teller County Waste,” Enger said.
Baker’s company donated the 30-yard container as well as the service to collect and haul the recyclables. At $19 a ton, and approximately 5 tons a week, Baker’s contribution is significant.
Teller County Waste also picks up recyclables at no additional charge for its customers. “Jay has been part of that cutting edge up here to help move recycling forward,” Enger said.
The center is an historic event, said John Slaughter, leader of Troop #43, which helped publicize the program and is committed to maintaining the site. “Recycling is a national issue and we’re doing what we can to help out with the movement to make everything green,” Slaughter said. “What does it take to bring recycling to Woodland Park? It takes everyone; it takes someone with an idea, persistence and patience, spirit and dedication — it takes Chris Enger.”
In addition to Enger, Walmart, the Boy Scouts and Baker, the collection center is a collaboration of the city of Woodland Park and organizations such as Keep Woodland Park Beautiful.
For information, call Teller County Waste at 719-686-7517.
Offered free to the public, the recycling collection center is a single-stream program that accepts plastics, bottles, paper, cans and aluminum.
In a grand-opening celebration on Earth Day April 22, a ceremony that began with Boy Scout Troop #43 Color Guard, a group of citizens launched the recycling center at Walmart.
“This drop-off center is a demonstration project that provides a service to the community but also raises awareness about the importance of recycling in our community and for our environment,” said Chris Enger, coordinator of the recycling project.
Enger introduced the theme of the celebration — gratitude for the contributions and volunteer efforts of the collaborators.
Starting with Adam Lindner, manager of the Walmart store that provides the location, Enger’s list was comprehensive.
“This program has been a year in the planning — and would not have been possible today were it not for the vision and generosity of another local businessman, Mr. Jay Baker, the owner of Teller County Waste,” Enger said.
Baker’s company donated the 30-yard container as well as the service to collect and haul the recyclables. At $19 a ton, and approximately 5 tons a week, Baker’s contribution is significant.
Teller County Waste also picks up recyclables at no additional charge for its customers. “Jay has been part of that cutting edge up here to help move recycling forward,” Enger said.
The center is an historic event, said John Slaughter, leader of Troop #43, which helped publicize the program and is committed to maintaining the site. “Recycling is a national issue and we’re doing what we can to help out with the movement to make everything green,” Slaughter said. “What does it take to bring recycling to Woodland Park? It takes everyone; it takes someone with an idea, persistence and patience, spirit and dedication — it takes Chris Enger.”
In addition to Enger, Walmart, the Boy Scouts and Baker, the collection center is a collaboration of the city of Woodland Park and organizations such as Keep Woodland Park Beautiful.
For information, call Teller County Waste at 719-686-7517.
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