The Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority Wednesday reported approximately 2,200 pounds of organics and recyclable material were collected during the four day Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. 

This was made possible through the efforts of Fest Zero; a group of Penn State Alumni, current students and concerned citizens, the Borough of State College, the Pennsylvania State University and the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority.

The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts keeps getting “greener” each year.  This year we placed a compost bin next to each trash can to keep organic material from going to our landfills. 

Lemonade cup recycling was very popular, as well as the traditional recyclable materials.  In fact, we collected so many lemonade cups to recycle that, when stacked, would be taller than the Empire State Building!

The Authority would like to thank the generous sponsors who donated gift cards to thank patrons for recycling.  These sponsors included: Harrison’s Wine Grill & Catering, The Deli Restaurant & ZBar, The Tavern Restaurant, Rapid Transit Sports and Liberty Craft House.

For more information on programs and activities, visit the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority website.

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7/20/2015