Keep Carroll Beautiful

?? It's FALL, y'all! It's time for sweater weather, pumpkin spice, and spooky habits! ?? But don't worry - we've collected easy tips from our favorite sources (linked below ??) on making your fall earth-friendly. ?? PUMPKINS! Whether you're carving a jack-o-lantern or stacking them on your front porch, at the end of the season, don't throw pumpkins in the trash! ? Each year, 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills, where they rot and produce harmful methane. ?? You would need a patch the size of 65,606 football fields to grow that many pumpkins! Here's what you can do instead: ?? Compost! Pumpkins are rich in nutrients that will feed your garden in the spring! ?? Feed your animals - chickens, goats, cows - all love pumpkins. #FeedYourAnimals ?? Place them out of sight in your yard so wildlife can enjoy them, too! #WildlifeFriendly ??♀? COSTUMES AND DECORATIONS! Halloween is fun, but the amount of trash it generates is terrifying... ?? Don't want to be a zombie two years in a row? Donate or swap costumes to save money AND the planet! ??? Ditch the fake, stretchy webs - or use them inside only. They can trap and kill birds, bats, butterflies, and other pollinators. ?? ??? Buy only reusable decorations! Look for easy DIY ideas to turn thrift store finds into Adams Family decor must-haves! ?? LEAVES! To rake or not to rake... There are numerous benefits to leaving leaves where they fall. If you prefer a leaf-free lawn: ?? Mow the leaves into your lawn to keep some nutrients and organic matter. ?? Reserve a portion of your yard for leaf piles so beneficial bugs and pollinators can overwinter. ?? See you in the spring, fireflies! ?? Leaves and branches make fantastic fill for garden beds that will save you money on garden soil! You can pile them in thick layers in the existing beds to mulch perennials or line new beds before adding soil. ?? BONUS TIP: Layer leaves and discarded pumpkins in garden beds and cover them with a thin layer of soil - they will decompose over the winter! Your spring plants and earthworms will thank you! ? Follow us for more tips (no tricks)! [Recycling Events, Recycling Tips, Eco-friendly Tips, Sustainable Halloween, Garden Tips, Sustainable Decorating, Carroll County GA] ?????? #FallSeason #SweaterWeather #ReduceWaste #SustainableHalloween #GardenTips #dobootifulthings #dobeautifulthings #pumpkins #composting #carrollcountyga #cleangreenbeautiful

We are thankful for the efforts of the Georgia Recycling Coalition to complement and coordinate activities relative to recycling, to foster communications among professionals, organizations, government agencies and individuals, and to promote and enhance waste reduction and recycling programs throughout the state of Georgia. Keep Carroll Beautiful was honored to present at the Georgia Recycling Coalition's Annual Conference! Martyna Griffin, KCB's Executive Director, shared tips on running successful recycling amnesty events. To learn more about the GRC and their work, visit them at: ?? https://lnkd.in/gqgg26-v FB: https://lnkd.in/gGFkdhM8 IG: https://lnkd.in/g6s75xWN #georgiarecycles #recyclerightga letssortthisout #carrollcountyga #keepcarrollbeautiful

#ThankfulFriday Time! ? Just in time for the "Clean, Green, Beautiful Carroll County" fall litter cleanup events, we received the best news about a recent grant application to Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation! Thanks to a partnership with the Carroll County Board of Commissioners and Carroll County Solid Waste, we will be able to purchase safety vests and signs for our volunteers! ?? ?? More info on the cleanups and how to sign up is coming soon, but to stay up-to-date, click "interested" on the Facebook Event pages here: ??? November 11: https://lnkd.in/gDBDmhgq ??? November 18: https://lnkd.in/gq768vmx ?? Full Press Release: ====== KEEP CARROLL BEAUTIFUL RECEIVES $5,000 BRACE GRANT TO IMPROVE LITTER REMOVAL PROGRAMS IN CARROLL COUNTY, GA Carroll County, GEORGIA, October 19th, 2023— Keep Carroll Beautiful received a $5,000 grant from the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation, a statewide organization that leads more than 70 city and county affiliates in their efforts to end litter, reduce waste, promote recycling, and beautify communities. Now in its second year, the grant program was made possible by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division through the Solid Waste Trust Fund. It aims to reduce litter, blight, and illegal dumping on public property and encourage code enforcement efforts. Keep Carroll Beautiful was able to apply for the funding thanks to the cooperation of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners and Carroll County Solid Waste. "Keep Carroll Beautiful is delighted to receive the funds which we plan to spend on high-visibility vests, warning signs, and additional volunteer supplies," said Martyna Griffin, KCB’s Executive Director, and added, "We planned the 'Clean, Green, and Beautiful Carroll County' Litter Cleanup campaign for this November, and these funds could not have come at a better time to help us ensure our volunteers have much-needed safety gear." "We are grateful to Keep Carroll Beautiful and the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation for their efforts in securing the funding that addresses the litter issues affecting our neighborhoods and promotes behaviors that make our community shine," said Michelle Morgan, Chairman of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners. “Clean, green, and beautiful spaces enable everyone to thrive,” said Natalie Johnston-Russell, executive director of the Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation. “They attract businesses, protect local wildlife, and become vibrant places for families, neighbors, and visitors. We’re thrilled to offer funding that will facilitate this locally.”

#TipTuesday - How to properly dispose of batteries! 1?? DON'T TOSS THEM Certain batteries should NEVER go in household garbage or recycling bins. And while alkaline batteries can be placed in regular trash - you can easily recycle them with KCB! Instead - bring them to a recycling drop-off location or KCB’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection 2?? RECYCLE DURING HHW EVENT KCB collects alkaline, lithium, nickel, and lead batteries during the Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Event. ?? kcbga.us/hhw for more info 3?? OFFICE DROP-OFF Small household batteries can be dropped off at our office during open hours: Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 2 pm ?? (213 Bradley Street, Carrollton, Georgia) ?? Bonus points for sorting them by rechargeable and non-rechargeable type! 4?? RECYCLE AT A BIG BOX STORE Power tool batteries can be recycled at any Home Depot or Lowes store during open hours. Lithium batteries from laptops and cameras can be recycled at Target Stores. 5?? CAR BATTERIES Do the right thing AND get a credit towards a new battery when recycling them at auto-part stores!

?? KCB's Fall Electronics Recycling event is quickly approaching, so we’re here to share some helpful tips on what to bring! During the event, we will only be accepting electronic devices like: ?? computers, laptops, and screens; ?? computer accessories (keyboards, speakers, webcams); ?? network devices (modems, routers, cables!); ??? printers, scanners, and copiers (1); ?? video, photo, and sound equipment,(2) ??? TVs (2), VCRs, DVD players (with all the cables...) ?? gaming systems, controllers, and accessories; ?? phones and tablets; ?? batteries! (3) ?? chargers, wires, did we mention cables? We will not accept electric devices during the event. Electric devices produce airflow (fans, vacuums) or motion (power tools); they can cool (fridges, AC units) or turn power into heat (ovens, coffee machines): ? home appliances (heaters, washers/dryers, AC units, dehumidifiers) ? kitchen appliances and gadgets (fridges, microwaves, ranges, coffee machines) ? cleaning devices (vacuums, mops, steamers) ? personal grooming tools (hair dryers, ? power tools or tool batteries(3); ? light bulbs. ?? For a more extensive list of accepted items, please visit: kcbga.us/erecycling ?? Do you have a large amount of electronics to recycle? Please get in touch with the KCB staff! The ?FREE AMNESTY? events are made possible by grant funding and sponsorships from: ?? Strong, Sustainable, Southwire; ?? Alice Huffard Richards Charitable Foundation; ?? Carroll EMC Foundation; ?? Community Foundation Of West Georgia, ?? Georgia Environmental Protection Division; ?? Carroll County Government; ?? City Of Carrollton; ?? SLM Recycling; ?? Pilgrim’s Pride, ?? Brown Dog Eatery, ?? 3:16 Healthcare; ?? and Gradick Communications. Thank you! (1) Do not bring floor-model copiers to the event. Contact our office for more info. (2) ?? No wood-cased speakers or TVs will be accepted. These must be taken to the Carroll Co. Convenience Centers and placed in FURNITURE bins. (3) No power tool batteries, please! These can be taken to your local Home Depot or Lowes store and recycled for free! ??