State rep visits Thomas Refuse Service
Susan BarrKern Valley Sun When you think of trash in the Kern River Valley, it’s typically synonymous with Thomas Refuse Service. From its recycling center, to the Sun’s regularly featured “Talkin’ Trash” column and the annual Pride Day, Thomas has made a difference in how we view trash.
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Bins boost green plan
New trash and recycling bins were placed on campus in an effort to lower operating costs, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The solar bins, manufactured by Big Belly Solar, were placed at the University Center and Philip Guthrie Hoffman Hall in November. “Current containers on campus are emptied every day, and it typically takes […]
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City offers tree recycling
The city of The Colony’s 2010 Christmas tree recycling site will be located at the Public Works facility on East Lake Highlands on the south side of the building at the east end of the gravel parking lot.
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In brief
9 fire departments battle recycling blaze
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