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HHGTF Newsletters

Highland Heights Green Task Force – Serving the Greater Hillcrest Communities & Beyond

2012 Fall Newsletter

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.