EARTH ANGEL

The Earth Angel Recycling Program is the city’s curbside recycling service. It is provided free of charge as part of the services provided by the Hot Springs 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,” the department said.

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

263 pounds — Aluminum cans.

77,680 pounds — Commercial cardboard.

1,825 pounds — Corrugated cardboard.

114 pounds — Newspaper.

824 pounds — Plastic grades No. 1 and No. 2.

15,060 pounds — Scrap metal (C.A.P.S).

45,240 pounds — Yard waste and C.A.P.S.

Last week, a total 70.50 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, April 1 — Whittington Avenue/Quapaw Avenue-Prospect Avenue.