Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Taking Recycling Contributions

The opening of the new recycling and work center is in full swing. These doors opened up opportunities for all of the Nevada County Day Service Center's adults.

On a daily basis the work center offers contract work, as well as a recycling center. Items may be dropped off at the new location, 314 East Second South, formerly the Arkla Gas building.

A news release stated the Nevada County Recycle and Work Center appreciates all the contributions to the program. "Please help us to continue to make this project strive to be a success for the individuals we serve," the release said.

Listed below are the acceptable items and those that are not acceptable.

Needed: notebook paper, office paper, poster board, newspapers and cardboard. Each of these items above should be in good condition, free of mud, sticky or gummy stuff.

Not needed are dirty used paper such as bathroom tissues, used hand towels, etc., as well as household trash and garbage, bottles and cans. Any notebook paper that has been destroyed (balled up), anything that has been stapled or taped or anything with wire or metal are not acceptable and neither are magazines, pizza boxes, paper cups or garbage.