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A QUICK REMINDER ABOUT PLASTIC RECYCLING!

Winneshiek County Recycling is now accepting #5 plastics (polypropylene) in addition to the #1 and #2 plastics we have accepted in the past.

In summary, this means we are currently taking HARD plastics stamped with a #1, #2, or #5. We DO NOT accept any soft plastics (plastic bags) at this time. Please reuse plastic bags or put them in your garbage. Some grocery stores might be able to accept plastic bags.

We also have an update about plastic bottle caps:

CAPS CAN NOW BE LEFT ON PLASTIC BOTTLES!

Here’s how to prepare your containers:

– NO Iowa 5 cent deposit? Remove the cap, flatten the bottle, and then put the cap back on. Flattening the bottle helps remove air and allows for better compaction when we bale the plastic.

– Iowa 5 cent deposit? DO NOT SMASH OR FLATTEN THE CONTAINER. Leave the cap on and keep the container intact so it can be handled as a deposit container.

–CAN’T RECYCLE THE BOTTLE? If you’re somewhere that only has trash cans available, such as an event or venue, please remove the cap before throwing the bottle away. Bottles with caps on can trap air and eventually work their way to the surface of a landfill. When this happens, landfill staff have to bury them again.

–MOST IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE ALL CONTAINERS ARE EMPTY! Please empty bottles and containers completely before placing them in your recycling bin.

Thank you, and please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions!

NEW PLASTIC RECYCLING UPDATE!

We are excited to announce that our facility is now officially accepting hard plastics stamped with a #5!

This is in addition to the hard plastics we already accept with a #1 and #2 stamp.

WHAT ARE #5 PLASTICS?
#5 plastics are made from polypropylene (PP). Some common examples include:

-Yogurt, sour cream, and cottage cheese containers
-Reusable food storage containers
-Margarine and butter tubs
-Some takeout/food containers
-Some plastic cups
-Some small plastic tubs and containers

REMEMBER: LOOK FOR THE #5 RECYCLING SYMBOL ON THE ITEM TO MAKE SURE IT QUALIFIES.

Please make sure plastics are empty and clean before putting them in the bins.

Have questions about whether an item is recyclable? Please reach out to us. We’re happy to help!

Thanks for helping us keep valuable materials out of the landfill!

G2G Summer Celebration

Decorah’s Get-2-Gether Committee and Decorah Parks and Recreation are hosting a free Summer Celebration for adults with special needs from 5:45 p.m. to 7:45p.m, Thursday, August 27th at Whalen Cabin near Phelps Park.

Adults with special needs are invited for an evening of music, games, and Mabes Pizza. Volunteers will be provided by the Luther College Soccer Teams.

 

Sponsors and community donations allow G2G volunteers to offer these events at no cost to participants.

 

Participants should register for this event by 5:00pm Monday, August 24th, to allow volunteers to plan accordingly. Registration can be completed online at www.get2g.com or by contacting the Decorah’s Parks and Recreation office, (563) 382-4158 or parkrec@decorah.iowa.gov

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Decorah Recycling Collection Site Notice for Saturday, July 25

If possible, please avoid using the Decorah recycling containers on Goose Island Drive between 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 25th, as the Nordic Fest Elvelopet Race finish line will be located in that area.
To help reduce traffic and keep participants safe, we encourage you to recycle before or after those hours, or use one of our other recycling locations if needed.
Thank you for your patience and for helping make the event a success! If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

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