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Happy Holidays from the Solid Waste Division

Thank you for subscribing to the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division monthly newsletter. As 2021 comes to a close, now is the time to take a minute to reflect on the past 12 months. With over 90,000 residential units serviced every week and roughly 500,000 tons of waste collected this year, it has been a busy year! We take pride in serving our community and providing the high-quality and timely service that every resident deserves. From all of us here at the Solid Waste Division, we would like to wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season!

Christmas Tree-cycling

A partnership between SJC Parks & Recreation and the Solid Waste Division:

Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in the landfills during the holidays by bringing your real Christmas tree to designated county sites to be recycled. Recycled trees will be used as mulch in our parks. Only clean, real trees free of decorations will be accepted.

December 28 - January 4 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Locations:

· Ron Parker (By the Community Garden and Dog Park): 607 Old Beach Rd.

· Mills Field: 1805 Racetrack Rd.

· First Tee Site at St Johns County Golf Course: 4401 Cypress Links Blvd.

· Davis Park: 210 Davis Park Rd.

· Tillman Ridge Transfer Station: 3005 Allen Nease Rd.

· Stratton Rd. Transfer Station: 250 N. Stratton Rd.

Contact SJC Parks & Recreation Main Office at 904.209.0333

New Year's Recycling Resolution

Pledge to make a difference by making your New Year's Resolution a commitment to RECYCLING RIGHT!

Recycling reduces the number of natural resources needed to make new products and it avoids environmental damage caused by mining, logging, and processing raw materials. It requires less water and oil and produces less CO2. Recycling also consumes less energy than collecting, transporting, and processing virgin materials.

It is not only important to recycle, but to make sure we are recycling the right things. If food, liquids, or non-recyclable materials find their way into the recycling stream, entire loads can end up in the landfill. You can do your part by:

1. Make sure everything is EMPTY, CLEAN & DRY.

2. LEAVE IT LOOSE in the cart. (Don't bag it)

3. Only recycle items that are accepted in our curbside program. (Don't "Wish-cycle")

For a list of acceptable items, please see the TAKE 5 postcard below (or download it HERE), check the lid on your recycling cart, or visit our website at www.recyclestjohns.com.

St. Johns County Curbside Recycling - TAKE FIVE!

St. Johns County Curbside Recycling Video

St. Johns County Yard Waste Collection Delays

Residents in the southern portion of St. Johns County may be experiencing a delay in yard waste collection. Due to the national workforce shortage, Advanced Disposal has encountered difficulties completing yard waste routes on scheduled service days. In an effort to provide additional options to the community, residents may bring yard waste to the following location free of charge:

Tillman Ridge Transfer Station - 3005 Allen Nease Rd, Elkton, FL 32033, drop-off hours are from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Learn more

Holiday Tips & News

Tips for a More Sustainable Holiday Season

Give the gift of experiences instead of things. Cheap or unwanted presents end up in the landfill.

Try reusable gift bags instead of wrapping paper.

Shop at your local farmers market for organic products and food.

Avoid unnecessary purchases and conserve natural resources.

Use reusable dinnerware, glasses, and napkins.

Try using recycled material for DIY projects and decor.

Travel off peak times to avoid heavy traffic delays and reduce carbon emissions.

Solid Waste Mascot Debut!

We're excited to announce that the newest buccaneer at the Solid Waste Division made his debut at the Hastings Holiday Parade this past Saturday, December 11!

He was joined by members of the St. Johns County Public Works Department as well as the Grinch, a festive Christmas float, some heavy equipment, and LOTS of candy!

We will hold a contest soon to officially name the new Solid Waste Mascot, so stay tuned!

Christmas and New Year's Holiday Schedule/Closures

In observance of the Christmas holiday, St. Johns County Solid Waste Division will be closed Friday, December 24, and Monday, December 27. Standard business hours will resume on Tuesday, December 28.

Garbage and recycling collection schedules will not be delayed. The Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road solid waste scale houses will be closed Saturday, December 25, and will resume standard business hours on Monday, December 27.

In observance of the New Year’s holiday, St. Johns County Solid Waste Division will be closed on Friday, December 31, and will resume standard business hours on Monday, January 3.

Garbage and recycling collection schedules will not be delayed. The Tillman Ridge and Stratton Road solid waste scale houses will be closed Saturday, January 1, and will resume standard business hours on Monday, January 3.

American Flag Rescue Program

The American Flag Rescue (AFR) Program was founded in 2019 by Chris Benjamin of the St. Johns County Solid Waste Division. This program provides residents with the opportunity to properly retire their old, torn, worn and faded flags with honor and respect. Drop-off locations for flags are available to the public throughout the County.

Drop-Off Locations:

Tillman Ridge Transfer Station Scale House - 3005 Allen Nease Rd.

Elkton, FL 32033

Stratton Rd. Transfer Station Scale House - 250 North Stratton Rd.

St. Augustine, FL 32095

St. Johns County Libraries:

Main Branch - 1950 North Ponce De Leon Blvd. St. Augustine, FL, 32084

Southeast Branch - 6670 U.S. 1 South

St. Augustine, FL 32086

Hastings Branch - 6195 South Main St.

Hastings, FL 32145

Anastasia Island Branch - 124 Sea Grove Main St, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

Bartram Trail Branch - 60 Davis Pond Blvd. Fruit Cove, FL 32259

For information about the AFR program or reusable flags that are available, please contact Chris Benjamin at (904) 827-6980 or cbenjamin@sjcfl.us.

St. Johns County Solid Waste Division

2750 Industry Center Rd

Saint Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 827 6980

solidwaste@sjcfl.us

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