Recycling Downtown

The Central Street Recycling Coalition kicks off its recycling efforts with a March 11 ribbon cutting at the recycling center, located at Central Street and Summit Avenue. The Central Street Recycling Coalition comprises Ozarks Technical Community College, Drury University, Springfield Public Schools, City Utilities of Springfield, Springfield/Greene County Library – Carnegie Branch, Greene County and the city of Springfield.

At right, coalition members dump the first loads of recyclables into the center’s sorting bins. The recycling center collects mixed paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum, tin and steel cans, and glass beverage containers.