The mission of Trash Force, Inc., is and has always been since it was founded in 1989, to assist, encourage, and educate the community to develop and implement environmentally sound policies of waste stream reduction, resource reuse, and recycling.
Trash Force, Inc, is a nonprofit agency that is separate from, but works very closely with, the Floyd County Solid Waste Management District. A number of questions were aimed at recycling sites, both mobile and permanent. Seminars and education were thought to be part of the District's responsibility by some, and that is true.
Solid waste consist of garbage (much of which can be composted), trash which of neccessity goes to the landfill, and recyclables. Our landfill space is rapidly filling up, so it is our mission to educate and inform people how important it is to recycle, to reuse, reduce and rethink environmental practices.
Although recycling was not seen as saving the family money it was seen as a way to make the community healthier and more attractive.
Recycling makes sense because it:
1.Regenerates the environment
2. Conserves our resources-Precious raw materials are use to make many of our everyday articles. By recycling we prevent mining and help to preserve the Earth's natural resources for future generations.
3. Reduces pollution and litter
4. Cuts energy costs- Reprocessing waste uses less energy, eg aluminium 95% less, paper 50% less and glass 50% less
5. Reduces disposal costs- Most rubbish is buried in landfill sites. This is expensive and new sites are difficult to find.
These Top Ten Things We Can Do To Make Floyd County A Cleaner, Healthier Place To Live!
1. Buy Food With Less Packaging.
2. Recycle Paper, Glass,Plastic & Cans.
3. Compost Leaves & Grass.
4. Go Easy On Paper Products.
5. Use Reusable Food Containers.
6. Do Not Litter
7. Plant A Tree!
8. Help Pick Up Your Roadside Litter.
9. Recycle Hazardous Household Items.
10. Remind Friends & Family To Recycle!
Freedom Of Speech feels we all need to do our part in "Recycling" to help make New Albany a cleaner, and healthier place to live.
