By MAYOR MICHAEL MIGNOGNA
The recycling of glass, cans, paper and plastics saves Voorhees Township valuable tax dollars while helping to preserve our environment.
In 2010, our public works department picked up 17,366 tons of residential recyclables.
Commercial recycling items in the amount of 29,076 tons were generated in Voorhees and taken to various recycling facilities. Additionally, 9,406 tons of solid wastes (trash) were disposed of at the Camden incinerator and the Pennsauken landfill.
Of all residential items collected in the township last year, 65 percent were recycled. By recycling, Voorhees avoided incinerator/landfill disposal fees of $65 per ton and saved $1,128,781.
There is no question recycling saves.
Our “Summer Twilight Series” continues with back-to-back concerts. On Wednesday, July 27, a group of local talented artists will perform some new musical sounds. Cocktail Party Phenomena will put on a show that includes a full horn section and a mini-choir of incredibly talented vocalists.
The next night, Thursday, July 28 (rain date July 29), Voorhees welcomes back Strawberry Fields: A Tribute to the 8eatles. Last year, this group drew the biggest crowd in Summer Series history. Both shows are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. at Connolly Park.
