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When the Junk Hits the Ceiling, It’s Time to Fight Back!

August 8 , 2006

It’s time to take action. You’ve got a stockpile of obsolete gadgets, an invasion of plastic grocery bags in your kitchen, a daily barrage of junk mail, closet doors you’re afraid to open, and let’s not even talk about what’s lurking in your garage! It’s a constant struggle against clutter, and you need a strategy to conquer the foes of a clean home. Reclaim your territory and declare an environmental victory with the help of our new Web guide at www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/getridofit.

The award-winning A to Z “How Do I Get Rid Of It?” Guide was created with the citizens of Pinellas County in mind. It exists to answer questions from citizens searching for the easiest and safest method of disposal for various materials. The guide provides convenient, local options for the disposal or recycling of over 150 items. Whatever item is cluttering your world—old refrigerator, inkjet cartridge, cell phone, batteries, clothing, or burned-out fluorescent light bulb—we have environmentally friendly options to get rid of it.

The information is regularly updated, and new resources are added frequently. The hot items on our current “Top 10 Hits” chart are computers, electronics, latex paint, chemicals, appliances, propane tanks, yard waste, bulk items, scrap metal, and newspaper. There is information on how to get rid of odds and ends for both households and businesses. The guide can even show you how to make a few dollars by trading in or selling unwanted possessions.

Pinellas County Utilities received a 2006 Award of Excellence for the A to Z Guide in the category of New Web and Intranet Sites from The Apex Awards for Publication Excellence. The annual competition recognizes writers, editors, publications staff, and business and nonprofit communicators for exceptional work.

Reclaim your home and safeguard the environment by using the A to Z Guide for all your disposal and recycling needs. For more information, please contact Pinellas County Solid Waste Operations at (727) 464-7500, or visit www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/getridofit.

Source: www.pinellascounty.org/utilities

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