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RECYCLING CORRUGATED BOXES What Are Corrugated Boxes? Corrugated boxes are easy to recognize. They are often mistakenly referred to as cardboard boxes. They have a wavy layer, called "fluting ", between smooth layers, called "liner ". Recyclable corrugated boxes should be dry, clean and empty. Tape, glue and staples are okay, but plastic bindings should be removed. Non - recyclable corrugated boxes include: • Corrugated boxes with permanently attached packing material (such as glued in foam or stapled in wood); • Wax - coated corrugated boxes (such as many meat and produce boxes); • Corrugated boxes contaminated with blood or paint; and • Corrugated boxes significantly contaminated with oil, grease, or other organic materials. Why Recycle Corrugated Boxes? 1. Corrugated boxes have been identified as one of the largest components in the waste stream. A waste sort conducted in 1999 revealed that recyclable corrugated boxes make up over 3.3% by weight of Anoka County's waste stream that was picked up by waste haulers. 2. 30.2 million tons of corrugated boxes are generated each year, which is roughly the equivalent of 215 pounds per person per year (Municipal Solid Waste in the United States: 2000 Facts and Figures, EPA, Office of Solid Waste). 3. According to the EPA's Office of Solid Waste, 5.5% of discarded municipal solid waste that is land - filled or incinerated consists of corrugated boxes (Municipal Solid Waste in the United States: 2000 Facts and Figures, EPA, Office of Solid Waste). 4. Reduce the materials entering landfills. By volume, corrugated boxes are the second largest item in landfills and corrugated boxes are the largest item by weight. 5. Conserve natural resources and energy. By decreasing the need to extract and process virgin materials, recycling helps reduce or eliminate the pollution associated with material extraction and processing. 6. Encourage sustainable waste management and help conserve natural resources for future generations. 7. Support economic development efforts in recycling. Recycling contributes to job creation and economic development. Recycling creates or expands businesses that collect, process, and broker recovered materials as well as companies that manufacture and distribute products made from recyclable materials. Corrugated Box Preparation for Curbside Recycling Please remember that corrugated boxes, without a glossy finish, should be included with your curbside recyclables. Preparation is easy. Simply flatten, cut them into 3 foot by 3 foot sections and bundle together with twine. For more information on Ramsey's Recycling Program, please call 763 - 427 -1410 and ask for Chris Anderson. RAMSEY CAR SEAT CLI1vIC Four out of every five car seats are installed incorrectly! Get yours checked for FREE at the next Anoka County car seat clinic sponsored by the Anoka County Chapter of Safe Kids and the Ramsey Police Department. By appointment only. MAY 10 4:00 -7:00 pm Ramsey Fire Station #2 /City Hall 15153 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey Appointments: Joleen (763)433 -9880 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER The Anoka Union is the City of Ramsey's official newspaper and is published each Friday. All official notices, meeting schedules and City Council agendas are published in the Anoka Union as required by City Charter and State Statutes. FREE FAMILY EVENT! LIONS COMMUNITY PICNIC JUNE 4, 2005 CENTRAL PARK 161ST & ARMSTRONG The Ramsey Lions Club will be hosting the annual community picnic at Central Park on Saturday, June 4th, starting at noon. Please join us for this free fun family event. For kids under 12 there are free games including a petting zoo and free hotdog and pop. The stage will feature entertainment and demonstrations in the afternoon followed by an evening musical performance by "The Law ". The Lions wellness van will be open 2 p.m. to 6 pm. The Ramsey Police and Ramsey Fire Department will have exhibits and demonstrations. Ramsey Lions will be selling pork chops, brats and more. More activities and demonstrations to be announced. Check our website (www.RamseyLions.org) for photos from previous picnics and a schedule of events.