Once a year the U.S. EPA offically reminds everyone that recycling plays a dramatic role in reducing pollution. This year America Recycles Day(ARD) is celebrated on Tuesday,November 15th. This national campaign takes place to raise awareness and the the importance of recycling.It's a great day to recommit to recycling--an important activity that can have a positive impact on the environment.

CBS6, TFC Recycling and CVWMA Contest Winners

• Carter Johann, Henrico County
• Chris Winch, Chesterfield County
• Jim Tipton, City of Richmond
• Don and Maggi Owens, City of Colonial Heights

CVWMA Pledge to Recycle  Winners:

Local winners include:

• Family, Wal-Mart Giftcard
• Family, Wal-Mart Giftcard
• Family, Wal-Mart Giftcard (Grand Prize Winner)

CVWMA's ValPak "10 in 10"  Recycling Cart Winners

• M. Wilkinson, Hanover County
• D. Thompson, Goochland County
• S. Wood, City of Richmond
• R. Gorsline, City of Richmond
• Six other contest winners (that asked not to release their names) were from Col. Heights, Chesterfield County and Henrico County.

ARD Toolkit

Links and Resources

Locally, What are YOU doing to recycle?

• I recycle at home and pledge to continue
• I want to begin recycling at home. Please send me information
• Send me a reminder for my curbside recycling collection
• Where can I recycle at a drop-off location?
• Subscribe me to CVWMA's monthly e-newsletter
• Email me when the next electronics collection is scheduled
• Post my program; collection drive or event on the CVWMA ARD webpage. Email customerservice@cvwma.com