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12-14-11 — Wayne County has received all the recycling equipment that was
purchased through an $84,133.52 grant from the Kentucky Division of
Waste Management and everything is now operational, according to
information released recently by Judge-Executive Greg Rankin and
Solid Waste Coordinator Tim Bell.
Newly purchased equipment includes a John Deere Skid Steer with
accessories, a Max Pak baler, two Pro-Gravity recycle trailers, one
Pro-Tilt hydraulic dump trailer, two Pro-Mesh recycling trailers and
a pallet truck, all of which will allow for a more efficient
recycling program.
"The recycling program has been a huge success and these new and
additional tools will allow for all citizens of Wayne County to
recycle products easier, at no extra cost to the county. This program
continues to grow and anything we can to do enhance our services, at
no cost to the taxpayer is a win-win situation. I'm very proud of Tim
Bell and his staff for their efforts and I'm also pleased with the
response we've received from the people throughout our county. The
state is aware of our recycling efforts and we appreciate their
continued support," said Rankin.
The grant was a joint effort of both the Solid Waste Coordinator's
office and Community Development office.
"We know money is a concern statewide, so to be able to get over
$84,000 worth of equipment, it's just great news for our recycling
center. Anything we can do to enhance our recycling program is
certainly a positive. This is just one of several projects that we
are working on and very excited about the possibilities," said
Community Development Specialist Shannon Hutchinson.
The grant is just more good news for Bell, as the Solid Waste
Coordinator's office received over $30,000 earlier this year for
continued work with roadside litter clean-up projects.
"We have made great improvements within our recycling program in
just a couple years and all of this new equipment is much needed and
will be put to good use. We continue to get lots of good comments
about our recycling efforts. If we all work together we'll make a
difference and a change in our environment, which is our goal," said
Bell.
The Wayne County Recycling Center is located on Creekview Drive,
just off North Main Street.