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Keep Smyrna Beautiful

Keep Smyrna Beautiful, Inc.
Keep Smyrna Beautiful, Inc., formerly Smyrna Clean and Beautiful, Inc., is a non-profit organization made up of concerned people from all walks of life joined together to help the public become more aware and concerned about environmental issues. The Keep Smyrna Beautiful Commission which consists of appointees of the Mayor and Council, serves as the Board of Directors of the organization along with eight at large members chosen by the Board.

A member of the Keep America Beautiful System, Keep Smyrna Beautiful, Inc. is funded by the City of Smyrna, recycling revenues, and private contributions. Keep Smyrna Beautiful works with local schools to promote awareness of environmental and solid waste issues through the Partners in Education program. The Keep Smyrna Beautiful Program and volunteers continue to win awards, year after year. Visit our Awards section to learn more about this award-winning program. Keep Smyrna Beautiful, Inc. is a 501-c3 non-profit organization.

The Smyrna Recycling Center is now accepting Electronics for Recycling!

As of August 4, 2008, the Smyrna Recycling Center will take your old computers, phones, monitors, and any other nonhazardous electronics (see the list below). You do not have to be a resident of Smyrna to use this service. Simply bring your items to the Center on 645 Smyrna Hill Drive during hours of operation and let the center manager know that you have electronics for recycling. The items need to be stacked properly, so please do not try to unload them without her help. Televisions will be taken with a $10 fee (cash or check made out to Keep Smyrna Beautiful). The fee is a handling charge required by Creative Recycling, the service provider.

The Center is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday; closed Sunday and Monday. Please call 770-431-2869 or 770-431-2863 if you have questions.

ACCEPTED ITEMS
Personal Computers (PCs), Monitors, LCD Screen / Flat Screen Monitors, VCRs, Radios, Stereos, DVD Players, Microwaves, Power Supplies, Rechargeable Batteries, Vacuums, Banking Equipment, Telephones, Pagers, Networking Equipment, Laptops, Keyboards, Mice, Power Cables, Medical Equipment (Non-Hazardous), Printers, Copy Machines, Fax Machines, Cell Phones, Transformers, Scanners, Portable Electronic Devices, Servers, HUBS, Ink Cartridges, Toner Cartridges, Remotes, Modems, Projectors, Cameras, Televisions ($10 Processing Charge).

UNACCEPTED ITEMS
Mercury Containing Devices (Thermometers, Fire Alarms), Hazardous Chemicals / Materials, Light Bulbs, Florescent Tubes, Bio-Waste

Need to know more about smart watering? Georgia EPD has info available at http://www.gaepd.org/Files_PDF/outdoor_watering_faq.pdf

Get “Legal” Outdoor Water from Rain Barrels!
It’s not a new idea: rain barrels! We’re hearing a lot about them lately due to the drought conditions we are experiencing. For generations rainwater has been collected as a way to water gardens and accommodate other household necessities. By collecting rain water, rain barrels also help reduce erosion and storm water runoff and increase water quality. If you prefer to purchase a rain barrel, you might want to check out these websites:
• Aaron’s RainBarrels at www.ne-design.net
• Gardener’s Supply at www.gardeners.com
• Watersavers at www.watersavers.com
• Rain Barrels in Georgia at www.rainbarrelsingeorgia.com
•Noah's Rainbarrels at http://www.noahsrainbarrel.net

Vickery Hardware on Concord Road is a local source for rainbarrels.

Keep Smyrna Beautiful has new Pocket Ashtrays!
Pocket Ashtrays are hand-held portable ashtrays which give smokers the opportunity to properly dispose of their cigarettes. The ashtrays are small, attractive, and made to last. Keep Smyrna Beautiful has them available at their office at Brawner Hall for $1 (their replacement cost).
Many smokers may not realize the harmful effects of dropping cigarette butts. The butts do not decompose, and carry harmful toxins into the environment. Cigarette butts are also a fire hazard, as they can re-ignite and cause fires.

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The mission of Keep Smyrna Beautiful is to bring together the resources of government, businesses, and residents to protect and improve the environment and the quality of life in our community.

KEEP SMYRNA BEAUTIFUL, INC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
January, 2008
Betty Williams(Ward 3)                   Gina Bridges
Vacant (Ward 2)                             Shebra Thompson (Ward 1)
Vacant(Ward 4)                              Lois Lewis
Stephanie Busch(Ward 5)                Garrett Bentley
Nell Robinson (Ward 6)                    Liz Davis
Wayne Waldrip (Ward 7)                  Joe Lukas
Sue Brissey (Mayor’s Appointtee)     Keith Bentley
Tim Savage
Ann Kirk, Director
Virginia Davis, Assistant Director

The City of Smyrna is a leader in waste reduction and recycling. Visit us at the Smyrna Recycling Center located at 645 Smyrna Hill Drive, across from Sparkles Roller Rink. For more information, including hours of operation and types of items accepted visit the Recycling section in the KSB Department listing of this website.

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Keep Smyrna Beautiful Meeting List 2010 - at Brawner Hall Conference Room

January 12 - 6:30 p.m.
February 9 - 6:30 p.m.
March 9 - 6:30 p.m.
April 13 - 6:30 p.m.
May 11 - 6:30 p.m.
June no meeting
July 13 - 6:30 p.m.
August 10 - 6:30 p.m.
September 14 - 6:30 p.m.
October 12 - 6:30 p.m.
November 9 - 6:30 p.m.
December no meeting

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Help Keep Smyrna Beautiful by Recycling Your Old Cell Phones!

The Smyrna Recycling Center is now accepting cell phones, pagers, chargers and other mobile phone components for recycling by a reputable company. Keep Smyrna Beautiful will receive a rebate based on the value of the phone. Please bring us any old phones that you need to dispose of. Call 770-431-2863 if you have any questions.

Public Notice

The Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act requires the City of Smyrna to develop a strategy for reducing the amount of solid waste going into landfills and other disposal facilities. This reduction may be accomplished by many techniques, including recycling materials such as plastic, aluminum, and newspaper. It can also be accomplished by diverting yard waste from disposal facilities into back yard and other composting operations. Many other methods for reducing our local waste stream are also available. Most of these methods involve your cooperation and effort. If you are interested in information about what you can do to help, please contact the person listed below.

The Act also requires all local governments to disclose to its citizens the full cost of providing solid waste management services. This and other required information is included below:

Name of Government: City of Smyrna
Fiscal Year: From 7/1/06 – 6/30/07

Full Cost:     $ 5,692,121.00
Total Program/Operations Revenue: $ 5,568,939.00
Total Federal/State Grant Revenue:   $    00.00
Percentage of Full Costs Covered by Program/Operations Revenue:    97.8%
Percentage of Full Costs Covered by Federal/State Grants:   0%

For further information about this notice, please contact:
Name of Solid Waste Coordinator:    Ann Kirk
Telephone:      770-431-2863
Fax      678-631-5009
E-mail Address    akirk@ci.smyrna.ga.us
Office Hours and Days of the Week: Mon.-Fri., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.