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Article: Osage County boosts its recyling capability
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- The Topeka Capital-Journal
- Article date:
- May 26, 2001
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By Chris Grenz
The Capital-Journal
Osage County officials are optimistic a new recycling center under
construction in Lyndon will boost recycling efforts and improve
conditions for volunteers.
Recyclables are collected by volunteers in Osage County about once
every other month. County officials said the infrequent pick-up times
limit participation with the service. Further, with no set drop-off
point, volunteers often are forced to set up in parking lots, where
they have to battle the elements and struggle with a lack of storage.
Ground was broken last month on a new collection site in Lyndon
that, once operational in September, will offer drop-off times more
than once per week. The ...