The can recycling program was instituted by a volunteer to help raise funds for extra medical care for the animals.
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(Jefferson County, Ind.) - The Jefferson County Animal Shelter has put new rules into place for the can recycling program.
These following rules are being put into place to help keep staff and volunteers, as well as recycling staff safe during the ongoing pandemic.
The new rules are as follows:
- Aluminum drink cans must be bagged together, without any other aluminum in the bag, rinsed and crushed is always nice, but not necessary.
- Aluminum food cans, aluminum foil, and pans must be bagged together. If foil or pans are very dirty, please wash first or dispose of elsewhere.
- Steel cans must be bagged in their own bags, please wash.
The shelter is also asking those who are recycling to make sure that their bags do not contain any trash. They are also not recycling glass or plastics.
As a reminder, styrofoam cups, tobacco cans, tobacco spit bottles, and dirty diapers are not accepted to be recycled. Please dispose of these items in the trash can.
The can recycling program was instituted by a volunteer to help raise funds for extra medical care for the animals that are at the shelter. you can help keep the program going by following the rules above.
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