Earth Day

Manitowoc County

Recycling Center

3000 Basswood Rd. Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: (920) 683-4333

Mission Statement: To provide materials recycling and recovery services to the citizens of Manitowoc County and to keep the public informed about recycling issues.

Earth Day 2012

April 21, 2012

10am - 2pm at Silver Lake College
2406 Alverno Road, Manitowoc WI

Activities

Educational Booths
Children's Activities: Reading of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, Flower Planting, Face Painting, Potato Decorating
Scavanger Hunt
Wildlife of WI Animals
Movie Showing Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time
Friends of the Branch River: Fun With Froggie Friends by Randy Korb (sponsored by Bruce & Gail Wegner of Frank Check Builders)
Indoor Air Quality Presented by Sister Lorita
Local and Natural Food and Coffee Available
Raffle Prizes - Sign Up at the Main Enterance!

Earth Day Bike Ride
Meeting Point at Silver Lake College
Sign in at 8:30am
Ride Starts at 9:00am
7.5 mile route
Sponsored by The Fitness Store

Earth Friendly Collections

Pharmaceuticals - Bring your unwanted medications to the Manitowoc County Drug Disposal Program. More details...
Cell phones - turn in old and unwanted Cell Phones. All cell phones will be donated to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program or the Manitowoc County Domestic Violence Center.
Batteries - turn in your old batteries for recycling. Please tape the terminals!
Mercury Thermometers - bring your mercury fever thermometers and receive a digital thermometer. All mercury and mercury containing devices will be accepted; however, only household thermometers are eligible for the exchange program. There is a limit of one digital thermometer per household while supplies last.
Printer Cartridges - recycle your old inkjet and laser printer cartridges.
Eyeglasses and Hearing Aids - turn these items in for donation to the Lions Club.

Coordination by: Manitowoc Sustainability Committee, Silver Lake College
For more information on Earth Day or the Drug Disposal Program call 920-683-4333.

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