THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Friday, July 5, 1996 TAG: 9607040007
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A8 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: 20 lines
I felt guilty today as I tossed a newspaper and depleted 9-volt battery into the trash. Normally, I would save them for SPSA pickup, but Virginia Beach City Council has halted curbside recycling and conscripted me to haul my own recyclables to the nearest city dumpster.
I like helping my city and my world by recycling, but hauling trash in my car? Guess again, Bunky. I am willing to contribute the estimated $12 per household required annually to retain SPSA service; at least my money would be paying for a worthwhile city project.
Suddenly it occurs to me that I'm not the one who should feel guilty. City Council should hang its collective head in shame.
P. M. ANGLEMAN
Virginia Beach, June 27, 1996 by CNB