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(517)543-3686 CoordinatorResourceRecovery Lafferty, Lisa Contact: Media New Press release template – page 2 Recycle more and pay by the bag. Take advantage of the many FREE recycling centers in Eaton County. Why not reduce your trash bill and put your trash where it belongs: the recycling bin.

Try some of the suggestions. Yes, some may require a few dollars but the return will be there. This is the time to make some changes in your home and for the environment.

Take advantage of the last FREE HHW and Low Cost Electronics Waste Collection Event for 2008 occurring on Friday, September 12th. To reserve your appointment, please contact the Department of Resource Recovery at (517)543-3686.

Information on these and other collections is available on the Department’s website at www.eatoncounty.org.

Submitted by Lisa Lafferty, Eaton County Department of Resource Recovery. ###

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