Nov 05, 2019
On Saturday,
November 16, the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) will host an Open
House in honor of America Recycles Day at the ACUA Recycling Center from 10
a.m. to 1 p.m. for residents to enjoy free activities
and learn what happens to recycling after it is picked up at the curb.
Guests can explore the Atlantic County
recycling sorting facility during behind-the-scenes tours. The tours give a
first-hand look into how materials are sorted and prepared to be recycled into
new products. Outside, kids will have the chance to climb into one of ACUA’s
very own collection vehicles. The event will also feature crafts, games and an
appearance by ACUA’s mascot, Supercan. Adults in attendance can enter to win a
96-gallon recycling cart.
“Recycling
is an easy way for everyone to reduce waste and improve their environmental
impact,” said ACUA President Rick Dovey. “Our open house will help residents
understand their role in the process and why it is important to recycle
correctly.”
In addition, residents will have the
opportunity to recycle bikes, portable sewing machines and plastic toys through
two New Jersey non-profits, Pedals for Progress and Second Chance Toys. Pedals
for Progress will distribute bicycles and portable sewing machines to poor
working adults in developing countries to create opportunities for people in
need. These items require a $10 donation to cover the cost of shipping. Second
Chance Toys will accept clean plastic toys that have no missing parts and
donate them to local children in need with help from the Atlantic Cape Family
Support Organization.
America
Recycles Day is a national initiative of Keep America
Beautiful. It is the only nationally recognized day and coast-to-coast
community-driven awareness campaign dedicated to promoting and celebrating
recycling in the United States. This will be ACUA’s 7th Annual Open
House.
For
more information about the America Recycles Day Open House, please visit
acua.com/ard.