What's New? Electronic Recycling Collection Event Set a Guinness World Record! The Johnson County, KS Environmental Department is trying to set a Guinness World Record for the most electronics recycled in just four hours. Since there is no incumbent, the goal is to keep a considerable volume of electronic waste out of the landfill with proper recycling. Johnson County Energy Expo July 29, 2010, the first Johnson County Energy Expo will be presented by the Johnson County Planning Department, at the County Administration Building, 111 S. Cherry Street, in Olathe, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The theme of the 2010 Energy Expo is “Save Energy, Save Money, Save the Planet”. Congratulations to our 2010 Green Business Award Recipients Fourteen Johnson County Businesses are being recognized for their ongoing or new "green" initiatives. Applicants were asked to describe their company's efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle and demonstrate their success. The County's Solid Waste Committee recognizes these winning companies and their awards are classified as Bronze, Gold or Ember. Johnson County Offers Electronic Recycling Currently only a small percentage of all electronic devices are being recycled. The Environmental Protection Agency estimated in 2007 there were roughly 235 million electronic units in storage in the US. Rapid advances in technology mean that electronic products are becoming obsolete more quickly. Some electronic waste contains hazardous constituents which should be diverted from the landfill whenever possible. Plan Green and Litter Free Events Spring is a time to emerge and gather with friends, family and neighbors at various events. There is a new opportunity to make your next event green: provide recycling and help divert cans, bottles, cardboard and other materials out of the landfill. Recycling at special events has never been easier. |
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