Successful plastic film recycling challenge in LFP reaches goal early

LFP film recycling was so successful
it is finishing early

Since it began on August 1, 2014, the plastic film recycling challenge hosted by the City of Lake Forest Park has collected over 950 pounds of plastic film.

The challenge included Grocery bags, Bread bags, Dry cleaning bags, Newspaper sleeves, Ice bags, Wood pellet bags, Ziploc and other reclosable bags, Produce bags, Bubble wrap, Salt bags, and Cereal bags

The amount collected was nearly double the volume needed to qualify for a free Trex recycled bench for Whispering Willow Park

The community’s overwhelming response has also resulted in the need to conclude the challenge earlier than previously advertised. The program is officially ending on January 1, 2015 and all bins will be removed.

Thank you to the volunteers on the Environmental Quality Commission for collecting, transporting, and tabulating plastic collection totals!

Residents may continue to recycle plastic bags by filling a single bag with many, tying a knot at the top, and placing the bundle of bags in the mixed recycling tote bin.

Click on the Link to Recycling Survey to take a survey on recycling and help the City identify areas needing additional recycling education.