Saline County Regional Solid Waste Management District

E-Waste Event

2011 E-Waste Event Write up

Go Green Participation Award

Saline County 4-H Foundation sponsor, Angie Freel accepts the “Go Green Participation Award” from Michael Grappe’, Executive Director for the Saline County RSWMD.

Benton Band Colorguard Captain, Emily Crawford accepts the “Go Green Participation Award” from Michael Grappe’, Executive Director for the Saline County RSWMD. Shown above are Benton High School Assistant Principal Lita Gattis and members of the Benton High School Band Colorguard.

Bryant High School Band Director, Chad Green accepts the “Go Green Participation Award” from Michael Grappe’, Executive Director for the Saline County RSWMD. Shown above are the members of the Bryant High School Band.

Arkansas DiamondBacks member Alec Shilling and Sponsor Sheri Shilling accept the “Go Green Participation Award” from Michael Grappe’, Executive Director for Saline County RSWMD.

Recycling Coloring Books

Students from Ringgold Elementary enjoy their recycling coloring books provided by the Saline County Regional Solid Waste Management District.  The District handed out approximately 8,000 coloring books for elementary students in Saline County on November 17 & 18 to promote recycling education.  From left to right:  Emmaline Armstrong, Jake Jones, Lina Grace Tracy, Hunter Taylor

Saline County Clean Up

Environmental Officer Blevins with the Saline County Sheriff’s Department recently cleaned up an illegal dumpsite behind Lowe’s in Bryant, collecting approximately 446 abandoned tires.  The Saline County Sheriff’s Office supplied the man power for the clean-up, and Mr. Jim Goble with the Inter District Tire Program along with Davis Tire in Little Rock provided the trailer collection.  Officer Blevins is currently working 30 illegal dumpsites in Saline County.

Residents learning proper waste disposal

Saline County residents learning the habits of proper waste disposal By: Spencer Campbell BENTON - Scores of locals loaded up their trucks and trailers and headed to Longhills Country Club recently to dispose of yard debris, another step in a series of events hosted by the Saline County Regional Solid Waste Management District aimed at educating county residents on proper waste disposal. While the temperatures hovered in the low 40s, that didn't stop those determined to get rid of tree limbs, fallen foliage and other fruits of a hard day's labor. All in all, 14 cubic yards of debris was collected. Tai Marshall of the SCRSWMD, who last week handed out thousands of coloring books illustrating proper methods of waste disposal to area elementary schools, is happy with the work of her neighbors. "It's very encouraging to see Saline County residents committed to changing the way they look at recycling," Marshall said. "Responsible recycling is something that benefits everyone in the long run." Anyone interested in disposing of solid waste-including yard debris and electronic waste such as cell phones and computer screens, among others-can stop by the SCRSWMD recycling center at the county landfill during the district's business hours Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Marshall said the district's next event, an electronic waste collection at Bethel Middle School scheduled for Dec. 7, 8 and 9, is a way to educate kids on the importance of recycling and setting an example for their peers. "All it takes is a few people doing the right thing for others to follow their example."

Chips and seeding at the airport

Reclamation testing a success at the Saline County Airport!