Recycling has been suspended until further notice. For information, call Wally Rolph at 769-0783.

Rescue Recycling To Be Suspended

Due to the economic downturn, the Rescue Mission is suspending its Rescue Recycling program until at least the 2nd quarter of 2009, officials say.

"When we started this program, we were able to earn 70 cents a pound for aluminum, 4 cents a pound for plastic, $80 a ton for cardboard, $70 a ton for newspaper, and $40 a ton for mixed paper," said Rev. Billy Fox, Executive Director, "Now we are only getting 28 cents a pound for aluminum, $15 a ton for cardboard and newspaper, and nothing for plastic and mixed paper."

The Mission says the public's response to the program can still be considered a success, but the Mission simply cannot afford to continue operating the program until market conditions improve.

"The greatest lesson we have learned is that, like everything in our free economy, recycling materials are subject to market ups and downs," Fox said.

The program will be suspended starting January 1st, until further notice.