that it takes 30 to 40 years to recycle old landfills?
that the sub-division on Foot Hills Road is built on an old landfill site?
that the Mesilla Valley Mall is also built on an old landfill site?
that many land developers will not tell potential customers that their
homes are built on old landfill sites which could be a health hazard?
that in some parts of the country cities are using landfill methane gas
as an alternative energy resource?
that styrofoam products are non-recyclable or biodegradable?
that without any viable recycling programs we are to need more landfill
space in the near future?
that old tires can be used to prevent wind and rain erosion?
that the city engineer for Las Cruces is currently using old tires in street
asphalt because of its expanding properties which helps prevent pot holes?
that it costs the City of Las Cruces $2.00 a tire to have the City of
Alamogordo bale and cut our old tires into reusable construction products?
that residents of Las Cruces generate about 150 tons of garbage daily?
that the Solid Waste Management Department of Las Cruces collects on a
daily average, 300 tons of garbage?
that the government will give private home builders a tax break for using
recyclable materials in their new home?
that motor oil and anti-freeze can be recycled and resold to the general
public?
that old refrigerators and hot water heaters can be recycled and used as
construction material?
that if the City of Las Cruces had its own recycling plant, it could
save and make money for the tax payers?
that on October 1, 1996 there will be curb-side pickup for residential
garbage only?
that the City of Las Cruces is going to save the tax payers money with
once a week garbage pickup?
that the Recycling Department of Las Cruces will help you recycle your yard
waste?