City Parks Begins Recycling Trash

Himmel Park, 1000 North Tucson Boulevard, recently added several recycle bins near the tennis court. Local recycling advocate Sherry DeClercq says, ”Many people in Tucson are concerned about recyclable items being thrown away in trash cans. We might not be thinking when we throw our water bottles away after exercising or having a picnic in the park.”

She explains that several years ago, diapers started piling up in landfills and although many people were discussing the problem, very few people started using cloth diapers. Along with plastic diapers and other plastic items, residents are now adding to the problem by throwing away other recyclable items, especially in public places.

DeClerq adds, “The new bins are a step in the right direction and hopefully, other Tucson parks will follow suit, but we all need to do our part and consider using BPA-free water bottles when we go out or save them to recycle at home.”

For more information about where to recycle computers, paint, electronics and other items in the Tucson area, visit Earth911.com.