Judy Dearden, President
The Highland Heights Green Task Force is an organization made up of residents of Highland Heights and our neighboring cities, striving to live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. We invite you to join us at a program or meeting soon. We have no borders, everyone is welcome and it would be great to add you to our membership!
FREECYCLE:
The first Freecycle was held on August 12 at our City Park and was considered a success by all those involved (see picture below). There was so much positive feedback that we are considering sponsoring another Freecycle in the spring. A huge thank you to all the volunteers who worked the event and helped make it a success!
HHGTF Gazebo Potluck Dinner:
On Sept. 5, the HH Green Task Force was honored to be the first group to host an event in our new city gazebo with our end-of-summer potluck dinner. Great weather, great location, great food, and especially great people made for a wonderful time for all! (See event picture on the cover of this newsletter).
RECYCLING INFO: What to do with it…
- Plastics #1-7: Recycle with Kimble’s curbside recycling program. They do not take Styrofoam of any type.
- #6 Styrofoam: Molded packaging used to protect electronics and other goods during shipment can be dropped off at Buckeye Industries, 33851 Curtis Blvd., Suite 207, Eastlake, www.newavenues.net/industries.
- Hard Plastic Bottle Tops: Tops such as those from water bottles, jars, etc. can be taken to the Aveda store at Beachwood Place. They recycle for their own packaging products.
- Plastic Bags: Heinen’s stores along with most other grocery stores have bins for recycling single-use plastic bags.
- Paper: Recycle newspaper and paper curbside with Kimble, or at PaperRetriever bins located in the parking lots of the Mayfield Schools. The schools receive money from these recycling locations.
- Techno/Electronic Trash: Watch for the computer roundup held twice a year at the Service Dept., check for information on another E-Cycle event possibly in the spring.
- TV-Non-Flat Screen: Take to Best Buy. They will take your old tube television, up to 32”, for recycling at no charge.
- Refrigerators: Call JACO at 877-545-4112. They are affiliated with First Energy, and you will receive $50 for your old refrigerator.
- Alkaline Batteries: This type of battery is classified as non-hazardous by the federal government and can be placed in your normal household trash.
- Lead Acid Batteries: Batteries that start vehicles should be taken to the Hazardous Waste Drop Off. Check the newsletter calendar or website for dates.
- Clothing and Shoes: Take usable clothing and shoes to any donation program such as Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc., or look for another Freecycle to be held in the spring. There is also a Planet Aid bin located in the Mayfield High School parking lot. They will take all fabric, clothes, and shoes in any condition.
- Books: Donate to any non-profit organization or take them to Half-Price Books.
- Prescription Drugs: Watch the city website for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, usually in April and Sept. at the Police Dept. Otherwise, put it in a container with used coffee grounds or food scraps, seal and put it in the trash.
With a little extra effort, we can all work towards a healthy planet for us and generations to follow!
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS GREEN TASK FORCE COMMUNITY PROGRAM & EVENT SCHEDULE
- Wed., Nov. 7th – Greening Our Holidays – Gift Ideas: Speakers – Betty Kryszan and Mary Ellen Dombeck
- Wed., Dec. 5th – End of the Year Meeting – Election of Officers
ALL HHGTF MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE HIGHLAND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER at 7:00 p.m.
Thank you to all for continuing to be interested in our shared environment and how to keep it and ourselves healthy. Please visit www.highlandhtsgreen.com, or email hhgreentaskforce@yahoo.com or call Judy Dearden @ 440-646-9820 for more information.