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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dave Tuttle, Department of Public Works
(860) 763-7524
NEWS SUMMARY: Fines Imposed for Enfield Residents Who Do Not Recycle
ENFIELD (July 6, 2010) – Town of Enfield residents are reminded to recycle. During the month of June the Public Works Department have been tracking residents who do not recycle on a regular basis.
Beginning in early July residents who only have their trash containers out on pick-up day will be left with a fluorescent yellow sticker stating, “We notice you haven’t been recycling.” Recycling saves the environment and taxpayer dollars.
Residents who continue to neglect recycling will then receive a written warning from the Department of Public Works explaining if they continue to violate the ordinance, a citation punishable by fine will be issued. Beginning August 15, 2010 fines will be imposed.
Section 70-12. Penalties in the Town of Enfield ordinance states that the initial violation of the article will be documented by the issuance of a written warning. Each violation of the article subsequent to the written warning shall be documented by the issuance of a citation and punishable by a fine. The first subsequent violation shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $25.00. Subsequent fines will increase accordingly.
The Town of Enfield continues to encourage the positive impact of reducing, reusing, recycling, composting and closing the recycling loop throughout town. For more information about recycling in the Town of Enfield, please call (860) 763-7094. The holiday recycling promotion is the beginning of an ongoing effort intended to encourage the positive impact of reducing, reusing, recycling, composting and closing the recycling loop throughout town. For more information about recycling in the Town of Enfield, please call (860) 763-7094.
News Summary: Winner Announced in Enfield’s Recycling Logo Design Contest
ENFIELD (June 25, 2010) – Katelynn Burby, a seventh grade student at John F. Kennedy Middle School, has been selected as the winner of the Town of Enfield’s recent Recycling Logo Design Contest. The winner was announced at the Town Council meeting on June 21, and the logo she designed will be incorporated on various materials pertaining to Enfield’s recycling program, including banners, containers, vehicles and literature. It will also be prominently displayed at the upcoming Fourth of July Parade.
The contest was an effort to increase awareness and interest in Enfield’s recycling program. Middle and high school students from throughout the town were encouraged to participate. Entries were required to feature the words “Enfield Recycles,” contain no more than three colors, be easily readable and visually appealing when reproduced at various sizes, and be geometric in format.
Richard M. Fahey coordinated the contest within the school system. A total of 11 entries were submitted and were reviewed by a panel of three community judges: David Mennella, of The Hartford; Mike Helechu, of Allied Community Services; and Rick Stromski, a freelance cartoonist.
Katelynn was awarded a $500 savings bond for her winning logo. The Town of Enfield congratulates Katelynn and extends its gratitude to all of the talented students who participated.
NEWS SUMMARY: Clothing, Shoes, Waste Oil and Batteries Recycling
Saturday, May 15
ENFIELD (April 26, 2010) – Town of Enfield residents and businesses can dispose of their Clothing, shoes, waste oil and batteries at the Town’s Public Works Department, located at 40 Moody Road on Saturday, May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Clothing and shoes will be donated to Allied’s Attic Thrift Store, located at 581 Enfield Street (across the street from Dunkin’ Donuts and the American Legion). The store is operated by Allied Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., which provides services to approximately 275 adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and other challenges. Some of the agency’s clients participate in employment training programs and are paid employees of Allied’s Attic.
There are no fees for this service. This is just another part of the increased recycling awareness program to reduce, reuse and recycle. For more information, please call the Town of Enfield Public Works Department at (860) 763-7094.
NEWS SUMMARY: Hazardous Waste, Shredding and Electronic Recycling
Saturday, May 8
ENFIELD (April 26, 2010) – Town of Enfield residents and businesses can dispose of their old electronics and hazardous waste on Saturday, May 8. Items will be collected at the Jablonski Public Works Complex, located at 40 Moody Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Televisions, printers, faxes, computers and VCR/DVD players are among the electronics that can be disposed of. Hazardous Waste items that can be disposed of include automotive products, such as gasoline, antifreeze, and batteries; oil-based paints and thinners; pool chemicals; pesticides, herbicides, and other garden products, as well as household cleaning products.
In addition, shredding is available for residents who would like to dispose of old documents containing personal information. Boxes of papers, canceled checks, bills, records and other materials will be safely shredded and recycled.
There are no fees for this service. This is just another part of the increased recycling awareness program to reduce, reuse and recycle. For more information, please call the Town of Enfield Public Works Department at (860) 763-7094.
NEWS SUMMARY: 607 Pairs of Sneakers Collected on Sneaker Saturday
April 23, 2010 (ENFIELD) – In an effort to promote Earth Day and Celebrate Recycling Awareness Month in Enfield, the Town of Enfield, Asnuntuck Community College and Community Action Day Volunteers teamed up for “Sneaker Saturday”. Sneaker Saturday was a tremendous success with over 607 pairs of sneakers collected.
Old, worn out sneakers will be recycled into materials used in sports and playground surfaces around the world through the NIKE Reuse A Shoe program. To date, more than 21 million pairs of athletic shoes have been rescued from landfills and reborn into hundreds of sports and playground surfaces around the world.
Gently used sneakers will be donated to Allied’s Attic Thrift Store where they will be resold. The store is operated by Allied Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., which provides services for adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and other challenges. Some of the agency’s clients participate in employment training programs and are paid employees of Allied’s Attic. Several Allied clients assisted in sorting the sneakers.
As part of the Recycling Awareness Month celebration a tree was planted at Asnuntuck Community College. Sneaker Saturday was part of an ongoing effort to promote recycling throughout the Town of Enfield.
NEWS SUMMARY: Nathan Hale & Hazardville Memorial Tie for Lead in Who Do you Recycle For? Elementary School Recycling Contest
April 23, 2010 (ENFIELD) – Nathan Hale Elementary School and Hazardville Memorial are now tie for the lead in the Town of Enfield Elementary School Recycling Contest entitled, “Who Do You Recycle For?” The contest began on Monday, March 29, and runs through Friday, April 30 in an effort to get local children involved in and excited about recycling. Thomas G. Alcorn and Harriet Beecher Stowe are following closely behind.
Families are reminded to show their school spirit by sending their children to school with recyclable boxboard (i.e. cereal, cracker, cookie, cake mix, pasta and tissue boxes). Containers are in each of the Town’s elementary schools to collect the items.
Winners of the recycling and poster contests will be announced on May 3. Students and families are encouraged to visit www.enfield.org and click on “Enfield Recycles” under the heading Events to see which school bus is in the lead and what each school is competing for. For more information, please feel free to call the Town of Enfield Public Works Department at (860) 763-7094.
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NEWS SUMMARY: Sneaker Saturday, April 10: To celebrate Recycling Awareness Month in Enfield
March 31, 2010 (ENFIELD) – In an effort to promote Earth Day and Celebrate Recycling Awareness Month in Enfield, the Town of Enfield and Asnuntuck Community College are teaming up for “Sneaker Saturday”. Residents of the Town of Enfield are encouraged to donate their used sneakers on Saturday, April 10.
Old, worn out sneakers will be recycled into materials used in sports and playground surfaces around the world through the NIKE Reuse A Shoe program. To date, more than 21 million pairs of athletic shoes have been rescued from landfills and reborn into hundreds of sports and playground surfaces around the world.
Gently used sneakers will be donated to Allied’s Attic Thrift Store where they will be resold. The store is operated by Allied Rehabilitation Centers, Inc., which provides services for adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries and other challenges. Some of the agency’s clients participate in employment training programs and are paid employees of Allied’s Attic.
Sneakers can be dropped off anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at any of these Enfield locations: Asnuntuck Community College, 170 Elm Street; Enfield Public Library, 104 Middle Road; Enfield Town Hall, 820 Enfield Street or Raffia Road Service Center, 105 Raffia Road. The first 200 people who donate four pairs of sneakers will receive a Who Do You Recycle For? tee shirt.
As part of the Recycling Awareness Month celebration a tree will be planted at Asnuntuck Community College at 11:00 a.m., Enfield Mayor Scott Kaupin will help plant the tree along with Dr. Martha McLeod, President of Asnuntuck Community College. Light refreshments will be served thanks to Via Panera Catering and Costco.
For more information, please feel free to call the Town of Enfield Public Works Department at (860) 763-7094 or visit www.enfield-ct.gov.
NEWS SUMMARY: Electronics Recycling in Enfield Saturday, March 20
ENFIELD (March 5, 2010) – Town of Enfield residents and businesses can dispose of their old electronics on Saturday, March 20. Electronics will be collected at the Jablonski Public Works Complex, located at 40 Moody Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Televisions, printers, faxes, computers and VCR/DVD players are among the items that can be disposed of.
In addition, clothing, shoes, waste oil and batteries will be collected. There are no fees for this service. This is just another part of the increased recycling awareness program to reduce, reuse and recycle.
For more information, please call the Enfield Public Works Department at 860-763-7560.
NEWS SUMMARY: Enfield Residents Reminded to Recycle
ENFIELD (January 20, 2010) – Beginning the week of January 25, Enfield Residents will be reminded to recycle. Enfield Department of Public Works Refuse Collectors, who notice recycling in the garbage, rather than then the recycling bin, will leave a yellow neon sticker on their tipper barrel stating; “We notice you haven’t been recycling”.
DPW Refuse Collectors who noticed that many Enfield residents do not recycle suggested this effort. Placing the neon stickers on tipper barrels is part of an ongoing outreach intended to encourage the positive impact of reducing, reusing, recycling, composting and closing the recycling loop throughout town.
During the holiday season residents of Enfield began seeing the recycling slogan “Who Do YOU Recycle For?. The intent of the slogan is to get residents thinking about the importance of recycling and its affect on their loved ones, the environment and their pocket book. Single Stream Recycling makes recycling easy by allowing residents to place everything in one bin, no bagging, sorting or twine required.
For more information about recycling or to request additional recycling bins, please call (860) 763-7094.
NEWS SUMMARY: Enfield Kicks-Off Holiday Recycling Campaign
ENFIELD (December 4, 2009) – More trash is generated during the holiday season than any other time of year. To combat this, the Town of Enfield is embarking on a marketing campaign to step-up efforts to increase recycling throughout town.
Beginning this holiday season residents of Enfield will see the recycling slogan “Who Do YOU Recycle For?" throughout town to remind residents to recycle. The intent of the slogan is to get residents thinking about the importance of recycling and its affect on their loved ones, the environment and their pocket book. Last fiscal year 3017 tons were recycled generating $15,085.00 in revenue. If this were Solid Waste, the cost to the town would have been $217,224.00.
With the help of the Police Explorers, Hazardville Fire Department and Shaker Pines Fire Department, door hangers will be distributed to each home and condominium in Enfield. Door hangers are to educate residents about Single Stream Recycling, everything in one bin, no bagging, sorting or twine required, as well as what items can be recycled.
Area businesses are asked to promote recycling by placing a sticker on store receipts or bags reminding people to recycle. Stickers are 1-1/4 inch round yellow stickers that say “Tis the Season to Recycle!” Costco was the first business who signed on to support this effort. Interested businesses are encouraged to call the Town of Enfield Public Works Department at (860) 763-7094.
The holiday recycling promotion is the beginning of an ongoing effort intended to encourage the positive impact of reducing, reusing, recycling, and closing the recycling loop throughout town. For more information about recycling in the Town of Enfield, please call (860) 763-7094.
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