[upthesaukee]

In Alton, we have to recycle tin cans, clean cardboard, paper including "chip" paper which is like the packaging for cereal boxes, glass, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles. Additionally, we have areas for appliances, metal, leaves and grass, discarded computers and other electronics, and the ability to drop off hazardous waste in the summers on selected weekends. Some of these items incur a small charge.

We have containers at our house for empty soda cans, plastic, glass, and tin cans. We always make the stop at the recycle area before heading to the trash compactors. It amazes me how many people do not make that stop on their way in or out of the transfer station, which probably means there is not much recycling going on in their house.

Alton spends a considerable amount of money monitoring the emission of methane and the presence of harmful materials in the old "dump" area, and I do not mind doing a little separating and recycling to save other areas from that expense.

Glad to see them take an active part.