It can decrease the flow of waste to landfills, aid in conservation and recovery of valuable natural resources, conserve energy in manufacturing, and increase the supply of reuseable material for industry. The garbage crisis is not only a local problem, it is nationwide. The problem was brought to national attention by the odyssey of the garbage barge from Islip, New York. The voyage of the barge demonstrated that we must deal with our own waste problems. Garbage can no longer be simply hauled away and shipped to locations farther away.
Recycling can make a difference.
One acre of forest is destroyed every second in the United States. Recycling just one newspaper every day for a year, can save five trees. It will take participation from all of us to begin to make a difference. Please help us make this program a success by doing your share in Gurnee's recycling effort. The Village recycling drop off center will take newspaper, glass, and cans.