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Collier County urges residents to 'recycle right' after events
Summary
A recorded Collier County public service announcement reminded residents to place loose recyclables in curbside carts, avoid plastic bags, rinse containers and visit colliercountyfl.gov/recycle for more information.
Unidentified speaker, a staff member for Collier County, said, "After watching the big game or hosting an event, remember to recycle right." The recorded message listed acceptable items and gave instructions for curbside recycling.
The announcement stressed why the reminder matters: proper sorting and preparation of recyclables reduces contamination that can cause whole batches to be thrown out, helps preserve the environment and maintains the efficiency of the county's recycling program.
The message specified acceptable recyclables: "Always recycle plastic and glass bottles, jars and containers, metal cans, clean paper, and cardboard." It instructed residents to place recyclables loose in their carts and to avoid putting plastic bags in recycling carts. The announcement also advised rinsing all cans and food containers before recycling.
For further details the message directed listeners to the county website: "For more information, visit colliercountyfl.gov/recycle." No date or speaker name was provided with the recording included in the transcript.
The announcement was brief and informational; no formal actions, votes, or policy changes were discussed during the recorded message.
