New Press Releases from York County

 

York County commemorates 13^th annual America Recycles Day

 

November 9, 2010

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

In recognition of the 13^th annual America Recycles Day set for Nov. 15, 2010, York County will be hosting its final Household Chemical Collection event for the year on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. – noon at the EDS Operations Center on Goodwin Neck Road.

 

Also on Saturday, the York County Beautification Committee will have recycling information and an "I Recycle" pledge station at the Market Days at the River at Riverwalk Landing. As part of this year's America Recycle's Day "I Recycle" theme, completed pledge cards will be forwarded to the Virginia Recycling Association to be included in their drawing to win a prize in one of two categories: youth will be entered to win a new bike (value $250) and a $250 Environmental Grant for their school; adults will be entered to win a $500 gift card to Greenhome.com.

 

Pledge cards will also be available at the Household Chemical Collection event.

 

Originally organized by a National Executive Steering Committee comprised of the Federal Environmental Executive, the U.S. EPA, U.S. Postal Service, Steel Recycling Institute, and other recycling, trade and environmental groups, America Recycles Day is now coordinated by Keep America Beautiful, Inc., the nation's largest volunteer-based community action and education organization.

 

Residents who are unable to attend an event are encouraged to visit www.americarecyclesday.org to pledge their commitment to recycling. For more information, call 890-3780.

 

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County announces Thanksgiving holiday closings

 

November 9, 2010

 

FOR RELEASE AT WILL

 

York County Government offices and courts will observe the following schedule for the Thanksgiving holiday:

 

Office	Wednesday, Nov. 24
York County Public Libraries	Closing at 5 p.m.
York County Courts	Closing at noon
Virginia Cooperative Extension	Closing at noon

Office	Thursday/Friday, Nov. 25 & 26
County Government Offices	Closed
York County Public Libraries	Closed
York-Poquoson Social Services	Closed
Virginia Cooperative Extension	Closed
All Courts	Closed
Waste Management Center Admin.	Closed

 

 

Office	Friday, Nov. 26
Transfer Station & Compost Facility	Open

 

Garbage collection normally scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 25, will be collected on Friday, Nov. 26. Garbage collection normally scheduled for Friday, Nov. 26, will be collected Saturday, Nov. 27.

 

 

Recycling collection normally scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 25, will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 27. Those residents affected by this scheduling shift should remember to place recycling bins at the curb by 7 a.m. on Nov. 27.

 

 

For more information on the garbage and recycling collection schedule, call Waste Management at 890-3780.

 

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