| New & Improved - the Talkin' Trash Newsletter!
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First, we would like to say thanks to all of you who sent us your email addresses and enthusiastic support for this change of Talkin' Trash distribution. The TCR&WMC is doing its best to get the news to you in a timely and environmentally responsible way. But your patience is still needed as we try to improve and work out the bugs. Hope you enjoy your new Talkin' Trash newsletter!
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 HUGE ELECTRONICS COLLECTION -
IN GALESBURG,
ILLINOIS
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In With the New and OUT With the Old!
Recycle Your Old Electronics at Walmart
January 10th!
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As hundreds and hundreds of households replace old electronics with new ones from the holidays, they are wondering how to dispose of them responsibily. Coming to the rescue is an electronics collection at Walmart in Galesburg, Illinois. Scheduled on January 10th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the collection is sponsored by Walmart, Recycle for Illinois, TCR&WMC, and the City of Galesburg. The event is hosted by Walmart. Used electronics (working or not) can be brought to the east side of the building to Walmart's Garden Center. Click here to read full article...
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| The Future of Recycling May be in Danger
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Recent recycling headlines were "Price meltdown roils markets," and "Scrap markets dropped along with the economy." These recent economic issues have the recycling world very concerned. More than ever, it is important to know alternatives to dumping valuable resources into the trash. Click here to read full article...
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| Can-Do Contest
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For
over seven years, the Western Illinois Regional Council and the
Tri-County Resource & Waste Management Council (TCR&WMC) have
sponsored the Can-Do Contest to celebrate America Recycles Day in a
thoughtful and educational way. This year, the TCR&WMC made some
changes. Click here to read the full article...
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Student Volunteers Promote School Recycling
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 Lincoln Intermediate School in Monmouth has taken the next step in recycling. The Lincoln Leadership team, which consists of ten student volunteers, has been collecting classroom waste paper, cardboard, plastic soda and water bottles, and food cans. They gather the recyclables at the end of each Tuesday to be ready for Maple Recycling pick-up service on Wednesday morning. Click here to read full article...
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| Rethinking Spending & Saving for 2009
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The national economic shifts have inspired folks to re-think their spending and saving habits. Dire times often create habits and a more ecological mindset when it comes to spending hard earned dollars. Click here to read full article...
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The Tri-County Resource & Waste Management Council (TCR&WMC) represents and meets the solid waste management needs of incorporated and unincorporated communities in McDonough, Mercer, and Warren counties. The Council's Solid Waste Coordinator and Educator provide a comprehensive approach to solid waste issues and education. For more information about the TCR&WMC, call (309) 837-3941.
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MUST DO....DATES
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TCR&WMC
January 26
Warren Co. Courthouse/Monmouth
7:00 pm
McDonough Co. Environmental Committee
January 5
February 2
McDonough Co.
Courthouse/ Macomb
7:00 pm
Mercer Co. Board
January 6
February 3
Mercer Co. Courthouse/Aledo
7:00 pm
Mercer Co.
Recycling Board
January 22
CES Office/Aledo
7:00 pm
Warren Co. Board
January 22
Courthouse/Monmouth
9:30 am
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 TOWNSHIP TOTALS
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The fall is a busy season for township collections and 2008 was no exception!
McDonough Co.
Emmett
Landfilled
60 cubic yards of over-sized items
Recycled
Over five tons of white goods, 900 lbs. of paint, 1570 lbs. of used electronics
Walnut Grove
Landfilled
30 cubic yards of over-sized items
Recycled
Six tons of white goods, 230 lbs. of paint, 570 lbs. of electronics
Mercer Co.
Perryton/Duncan
Landfilled
60 cubic yards of over-sized items
Recycled
Five tons of
white goods,
990 lbs. of paint,
1570 lbs. of electronics
Warren Co.
Swan
Landfilled
30 cubic yards of over-sized items
Recycled
Five tons of
white goods,
100 lbs. of paint,
150 lbs. of electronics
White goods are defined as refrigerators, washers and dryers.
Over-sized materials are non-garbage items including storm windows, mattresses, children's toys, carpeting, over-stuffed furniture
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