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November 16, 2007

Visit the landfill -- no, really!

Protect your identity, lay off the landfill, cultivate a garden.

You can do it; the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation can help.

Tomorrow, the RIRRC, which runs the Central Landfill in Johnston, is inviting residents to stop by for Rhode Island Recycles Day.

A shredder will be on hand for disposing sensitive documents that people may not feel comfortable throwing in the recycle bin although, Sarah Kite, recycling manager at the landfill said, it’s “exceedingly rare” that identity theft occurs from a recycling bin.

The landfill will also be accepting electronic waste – things like computers, cell phones and televisions – that contain toxins such as mercury or lead, and should not be thrown away with other trash.

There is a $5 fee for disposing televisions because of the difficulty of handling cathode-ray tubes, which may be lined with toxic powders and which are prone to implode if damaged.

The RIRRC will also have compost bins for sale. The bins are a great way to dispose of biodegradable waste, and turn it into nutrient rich soil – perfect for gardens.

Not sure what to do with your compost? Sign up to become a master composter at the University of Rhode Island. They’ll show you how to put it to good use.

Saturday’s events run from just 8 a.m. until noon at the Central Landfill, 65 Shun Pike in Johnston.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 11:33 AM | Permalink

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