ANOKA, Minn. – (June 25, 2015) – Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions recently held its 26th annual Recycling Recognition Awards ceremony. The event recognized municipalities, haulers, and service providers who assisted Anoka County residents and businesses with recycling 180,821 tons of materials in 2014, resulting in the recycling of 42 percent of waste generated in the county.
The “Most Improved Municipal Drop-off Program” awards were presented to the cities of Bethel, Circle Pines, Columbia Heights, East Bethel, Fridley, Hilltop, and Lexington for improving the amount of recyclables collected by 30 percent or more over the previous year. In addition, “Collaborative Efforts between Communities” were recognized. In the summer of 2014, Fridley, Columbia Heights, Spring Lake Park, and Hilltop held a joint drop-off event.
In addition to recycling efforts, the County recognized reuse efforts at this event. Many of the municipal drop-off events collect bikes, textiles, and household goods that can be reused throughout the county. Recycling provides a range of environmental and economic benefits to our communities.
You can find more information about the awards ceremony here.
