EARTH ANGEL

The Earth Angel Recycling Program is the city of Hot Springs’ curbside recycling service. It is provided free of charge as part of the services provided by the city’s Solid Waste Department. Recycling is the best way to protect the environment from overburdened landfills while reducing costs. “By taking part in the Earth Angel Recycling Program, you have the opportunity to help ensure a healthy future for our community,” a news release said.

The Earth Angel truck collects aluminum cans, brown paper grocery bags, corrugated cardboard, plastic grades No. 1 and No. 2, newsprint, telephone books, and leaves, grass and small brush.

The city will furnish the container and a calendar of scheduled collection days. The container should be placed curbside prior to 6 a.m. for pickup. “If you are not currently participating the Earth Angel Recycling Program and would like to get involved, call 321-6911 or sign up online at www. cityhs.net/recycle-registration,” it said.

Last week the Earth Angels of Hot Springs recycled:

357 pounds — Aluminum cans.

69,200 pounds — Commercial cardboard.

1,684 pounds — Corrugated cardboard.

162 pounds — Newspaper.

917 pounds — Plastic grades No. 1 and No. 2. 40,680 pounds — Yard waste and C.A.P.S.

Last week, a total 56.5 of tons of recyclable materials were kept out of the landfill.

Collection schedule

Today — Hobson Avenue/Plain Street.

Monday — Quail Creek Road/Lotus Loop. Tuesday — James Street/Millcreek Road. Wednesday — Park Avenue/Magnolia Street/Circle Drive. Thursday — Oaklawn Park/Pine Meadows. Friday, March 18 — Whittington Avenue/Quapaw Avenue-Prospect Avenue.