THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Monday, April 29, 1996 TAG: 9604270023
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A6 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 31 lines
I am a recent graduate of the University of Virginia. As a student in Charlottesville I lived at both on and off campus. While I lived in the dormitories, recycling was a big issue and became a way of life. Each time my recycling bin became full I would take it down to the smelly, overflowing community drop off center on campus.
When I moved off campus, recycling became easier. Curbside recycling service was available and I could control the smell and storage of my recyclables. This was truly a blessing as I had a busy college schedule and did not have the time to go to the drop-off center.
As a returning citizen, it sure is wonderful and convenient to have curbside recycling services, even if the plastics are confusing and colored glass isn't taken. I commend the Southeastern Public Service Authority for its recycling program and the efforts taken to save landfill space and the residents' peace of mind. I don't believe that after all these years of having the convenient service I would ever go back to uncontrolled drop-off centers.
VIRGINIA R. LOOMIS
Virginia Beach, April 25, 1996 by CNB