Recycle

OGDEN -- When ideas about building a new Ogden elementary school were being tossed about, the thought of having an environmentally friendly facility caught everyone's attention.

RIVERDALE — On the first of two opt-out rounds, 14 percent of garbage customers rejected recycling services set to begin this fall.

LAYTON -- Three more cities have signed on for green waste curbside recycling. Will Layton be next?

"We're close to making a decision, and it should be made shortly," said Layton Mayor Steve Curtis.

As spring approaches, people could soon be pulling weeds, cutting grass and trimming tree limbs. That means there will be more green waste ready to take to Wasatch Integrated Waste's facilities in Layton and turned into mulch.

Mayor Jimmie Papageorge said he has received many calls and letters on the idea of a city recycling program.

Papageorge said rather than get in a big discussion again, he would like to send out a letter to residents and see how many really do not want it and how many do. Council members agreed to send out a letter to residents.

ST. GEORGE -- Washington County officials say a recycling program launched in 2008 is quickly catching on with residents who turned in 2.6 million pounds of recycled material in 2010.

LAYTON -- For those ready to finally finish their after-Christmas cleaning and get rid of the old tree still in the front room, help is on the way.