Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Flagler Beach

Flagler Beach Instituting New Plastic Recycling Program

Mayor Suzie Johnston, Sanitation Supervisor Rob Smith, and Ken Bryan usher in the new plastic recycling boxes. ⓒ AskFlagler

FLAGLER BEACH – The City of Flagler Beach is beginning a new plastic recycling program which city staff hope will reduce waste and clean up the local environment. The project was spearheaded by Sanitation Supervisor Rob Smith and former City Commissioner Ken Bryan.

Starting May 15th, three plastic waste receptacles will be set up: one each at City Hall, the public library, and the fishing pier. The boxes will be supplied by NexTrex, who will recycle the materials after they’re disposed of. Residents should be aware that only certain types of plastic can be included, such as:

ADVERTISEMENT
  • Bread bags
  • Produce bags
  • Newspaper sleeves
  • Pallet wrap & stretch film
  • Salt & ice bags
  • Grocery bags
  • Cereal bags
  • Case overwrap
  • Bubble wrap
  • Wood pellet bags
  • Plastic shipping envelopes
  • Dry cleaning bags
  • Ziploc bags

Bags should also be clean and dry when disposed of. Laminated film, frozen food bags, pre-washed salad bags, cheese bags, and degradable bags are not eligible to be included.

In his remarks Thursday afternoon, Smith said a facility will be set up between the city’s police and fire stations to handle plastic and educate the public about recycling. It will be volunteer-run, with shifts lasting 3-4 hours, 3-4 days a week.

Written By

Chris Gollon is a Flagler County resident since 2004, as well as a staple of the local independent music scene and avid observer of Central Florida politics, arts, and recreation.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

ADVERTISEMENT
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

You May Also Like

Community

Flagler Beach will once again play host to the Hang 8 Dog Surfing event this year, its fourth year running. The event received approval...

Crime

The Flagler Beach Police Department is currently under investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office over a potentially wrongful arrest, the FBPD confirmed on...

Flagler Beach

The March municipal elections in Flagler County are complete, with races being held in both Bunnell and Flagler Beach for two open seats on...

Business

Beach Belly Bob’s Sandwich Shop, the locally-owned sandwich restaurant on SR-A1A in Flagler Beach, will be closing in March according to a post from...

Community

A regular but still magical sight was beholden by many in Flagler Beach on Monday: what appeared to be two North Atlantic right whales...