Recycle Ann Arbor: Be A Block Coordinator!

Recycle Ann Arbor: Be a Block Coordinator!

If you've been reading AGENDA or The Ann Arbor News recently, chances are you've been reading a lot about recycling. Recycle Ann Arbor, a program of the Ecology Center, has been enjoying phenomenal participation in its curbside recycling program. During the month of March, a record 37% of Ann Arbor single-family households placed their recyclables at the curb for pick up by Recycle Ann Arbor.

The key to the successful curbside recycling program is nearly 300 volunteer block coordinators. Block coordinators provide a simple but crucial task: they remind their neighbors of their approaching monthly recycling day. Just by walking through their neighborhoods and hanging reminder tags on their neighbors' doors, block coordinators increase recycling participation in their areas by 100%.

The Ecology Center would like to thank all current and past participants in this program, and invites all individuals dedicated to recycling to become block coördinators. It usually requires no more than an hour of your time each month, and you'll get great satisfaction when you see more of your neighbors placing their recyclables at the curb, knowing that you are responsible. If you would like to volunteer and become part of Recycle Ann Arbor's successful recycling program, call Diane Turner at the Ecology Center, 761-3186, Monday-Friday, 11 am to 5 pm. We especially need help on the east side of the city, but welcome volunteers from all Ann Arbor neighborhoods. You can make a difference! Volunteer today!

The Ecology Center, 417 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104, 761-3186.