Amid landfill crisis, Springfield residents recycle on Earth Day
SPRINGFIELD — A day after Springfield City Council earmarked $35 million to expand the landfill, Ozarks First caught up with people recycling on Earth Day.
Ozarks First News Anchor Jesse Inman was side-by-side with people in Springfield as they dropped off their recycling, asking why sustainability efforts are important to them. With space at the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill becoming more limited by the day, recycling becomes even more important for people who live in the Springfield area. Springfield City Council voted Monday to expand and improve the landfill's disposal areas as well as the associated environmental management systems.
The city announced the expansion is necessary because the landfill space, which was created in 2019, was meant to last 100 years and is already halfway full.
We caught up with some of the people from Springfield – and some from as far away as Ava, Marionville, and Rogersville – who came to town to make sure their materials didn't end up in the landfill. The city's recycling centers offer convenient drop-off locations for a variety of recyclable materials, aiming to reduce landfill waste and promote environmental responsibility. Here is a list of places the City of Springfield offers:
Franklin Avenue Recycling Center
Address: 731 N. Franklin Avenue
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Accepted Materials: Aluminum, cardboard, glass, paper, plastics (#1, #2, and #5), tin, and limited yardwaste (up to 10 bags of leaves and 2 bundles of brush per day).
Lone Pine Recycling Center
Address: 3020 S. Lone Pine Avenue
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Accepted Materials: Same as Franklin Avenue
Yardwaste Recycling Center (YRC)
Address: 3790 S. Farm Road 119, Brookline, MO
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Accepted Materials: Unlimited yardwaste (grass clippings, leaves, garden vegetation), brush (limbs up to 10 inches in diameter), and household recyclables.
While recycling services are free, the city suggests honor system donations to support operations. The city recommends $0.50 per bag for city residents; $1.00 per bag for non-residents. Cash and checks are accepted at Franklin Avenue, Lone Pine, and the Household Chemical Collection Center. The YRC and Landfill also accept credit/debit cards.
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