Tis the season to reduce landfill waste

Tis the season of boxes, gift wrapping, gift bags, tissue paper and new electronics! During this season of festivities, giving and spiritual reverence there is a sharp increase in the amount of materials sent to the landfill and Keep Kimball Beautiful (KKB) would encourage everyone to recycle.

Utilizing reusable bags while shopping could help save thousands of bags from ending up in the landfill, remember the paper bags and plastic sacks you receive from the stores are also reusable. We encourage citizens to utilize them to sort your recyclables before depositing them at the Kimball Recycle Ce...