Going back to school this year will be an experience unlike any other. Let’s consider it an adventure. An adventure in how to stay safe with masks and distancing, if attending school in person. And an adventure if going to school online in a safe and special part of the house or apartment; a quiet […]
Little Rock is growing. And so is garbage and recycling. Because of new and shifting populations due to residential developments and annexations, meaning more people and more garbage and more recycling, Little Rock garbage and recycling pick-up days have changed. But only for some. In fact, the residents that will experience the change should have […]
This information is for Little Residents only: Recycling and garbage routes and pickup days will soon change for some residents. But only some. A little less than 12,000 folks living in different parts of Little Rock should have received a postcard from the City, and will soon see a notice on your door. This information […]
Our economy will eventually grow out of the steep downturn in employment, paychecks, and spending at retailers, restaurants, and entertainment. But only if we grow out of the virus. But how? Well, it’s up to each of us to help all of us. When you wear a facemask, you’re not only doing it for you, […]
Our economy will eventually grow out of the steep downturn in employment, paychecks, and spending at retailers, restaurants, and entertainment. But only if we grow out of the virus. But how? Well, it’s up to each of us to help all of us. When you wear a facemask, you’re not only doing it for you, […]
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 15, 2020) – The Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction District in Pulaski County has produced a TV commercial encouraging citizens to wear facemasks. The thirty-second spot also informs residential customers that used facemasks should be put in the trash, not in the curbside recycling cart. “It has become clear that in […]
Businesses and offices in Pulaski County are re-opening, slowly and hopefully safely. The only way to sustain these openings is to follow the simple, smart guidelines for personal-health safety: Always wear a face covering when coming in contact with others (you’re doing it to protect them, and they should do it to protect you); physically […]
Hopefully you’ve seen some of the informational TV commercials from the Regional Recycling District. These messages have not only been important for the health crisis we’ve all experienced, but can be followed year-in and year-out. That’s how important recycling is to the manufacturing supply chain. And manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution employ thousands of Arkansans. The […]
While many of us are staying at home, working from home, and caring for others living in the home, we are getting back to basics. That includes the basics of cooking, cleaning, working in the yard or garden, and coming up with other ways to keep ourselves and others busy. Basic living also shows us […]
Many of us are now picking up breakfast, lunch or dinner from restaurants and fast-food franchises offering drive-thru, curbside, or grab-and-go services. Please know that not all of the packaging and to-go containers are recyclable. Particularly those made from Styrofoam and plastic. A good rule to remember about plastic is that if the container has […]