2008 Woodie Awards
Johnson County Workshop makes Long Strides in Warrensburg Recycling Effort
Molly Saunders: Muleskinner
Issue date: 2/14/08 Section: News
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The number jumped from more than 263 tons in 2006, to more than 429 tons in 2007. That is, of course, a result of many individuals and businesses in the Warrensburg area that have made recycling a routine.
The Johnson County Workshop, located on Ridgeview near the Enersys plant, recycles mostly cardboard and newspaper.
In 2007, the workshop recycled 24 more tons of newspaper than in 2006. Yet, newspapers and cardboard are not the only recycled items that have increased. Mixed steel, such as soup and tuna cans, were not recycled at all in 2006, but in 2007, the workshop recycled more than 31 tons of them. About 6 tons of books were recycled in 2006, yet last year more than 11 tons were recycled.
About 15 tons more office paper was recycled in 2007 than in 2006. Plastics only amounted to about 4 tons in 2006. But in 2007, the workshop recycled 39.8 tons, almost 10 times the weight from the year before.
Numbers, however, are not the only important aspect of recycling.
"I think recycling is a basic service any responsible community should provide," said Suzy Latore, Warrensburg Visitors Center Coordinator. "I think more communities should be forward-thinking about the use of our natural resources."
Manager Robin Austin said it was not until 2005 that the workshop expanded its recycling program from cardboard and aluminum cans. Accepted items now include tin cans, all plastics, clothes, magazines, newspaper and office paper, as well.
Dropping off items is not the only way to recycle.
"We also offer pick-up for about 150 commercial businesses in the Johnson County area," Austin said.
The workshop also picks up from UCM on a regular basis.
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