Canal Winchester Messenger - July 24, 2022

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CW recycling initiative
The city of Canal Winchester and
SWACO teamed up to introduce Recycle
Right, Make a Difference - an initiative
aimed at improving Franklin County’s rate
of recycling.
The majority of Central Ohioans agree
that recycling and reducing waste can help
to reduce the impacts of climate change and
reflects well on our community.
While Franklin County’s current rate of
recycling (51 percent) exceeds the national
average, more than three-fourths of all material
currently entering the county landfill
could have been recycled or composted. The
city of Canal Winchester wants to do its part
to improve recycling and protect the environment
and local economy.
In 2020, the city negotiated a new waste
hauling and recycling services contract with
Rumpke Waste & Recycling, which made
convenient, curbside recycling available to
3,000 households.
“In our first full year offering curbside recycling,
Rumpke collected over 575 tons of
recyclable material from our residents,” said
Canal Winchester Mayor Mike Ebert.
“We’re proud of that number, but we know
we can do better.”
Now Canal Winchester is partnering
with SWACO to introduce Recycle Right, a
program designed to promote proper recycling
to residents using the curbside and
drop off programs. Utilizing recycling reminders,
information about what to recycle
and what to avoid putting in the curbside
recycling cart and providing access to a digital
search tool, the Recycle Right program
hopes to increase the effectiveness of recycling
in the city of Canal Winchester and, in
turn, further reduce Franklin County’s reliance
on the landfill.
“It’s no longer enough to simply recycle,
we must recycle correctly if we want to create
the greatest economic and environmental
benefits for Central Ohio,” said Hanna
Greer-Brown, communications manager for
SWACO. “Recycling right is easy and convenient
to do and we applaud the city of
Canal Winchester for making it a priority.”
One of the main goals of the Recycle
Right campaign is to reduce the amount of
non-recyclable items that are being put in
curbside recycling carts. Every year, items
like plastic bags, batteries and wire hangers
add delays, dangers and expenses to the recycling
process.
In Franklin County, the following materials
are accepted for recycling at the curb:
paper and cardboard; plastic bottles, cups,
jugs and tubs; glass bottles and jars; metal
cups and cans; and carton containers.
Everything else should be reused, donated,
composted or disposed of safely.
Proper recycling can have a lasting positive
impact on both the environment and on
local economies. The Recycle Right campaign
is designed to improve recycling and
the city of Canal Winchester’s economy in
ways that will pay off for years to come.
To learn more about the Recycle Right
campaign or the many benefits of recycling,
visit www.RecycleRight.org or
http://www.canalwinchesterohio.gov/477/Tr
ash-and-Recycling-Service.
Movies in the Park
The city of Canal Winchester, in partnership
with Destination: Canal Winchester,
will host a free Movie in the Park this summer.
A family-friendly movie will be shown
outdoors at Hanners Park (458 Groveport
Road) on Aug. 12. The movie begins at about
9 p.m.
The August film will be selected next
month via a poll on the city’s Facebook page.
Followers will be able to vote between two
movie titles, with the winning title being
played on Aug. 12.
Families may enjoy the movie from the
comfort of their vehicle or bring a chair or
blanket to watch from the lawn. Free snacks
and activities will be available at 8 p.m.
Visit www.canalwinchesterohio.gov or
call 614-834-9915 for information.
Labor Day Festival
The 100th Annual Canal Winchester
Labor Day Festival — Sept. 3, 4, 5. Hosted
by the CW Labor Day Committee in historic
downtown CW. Enjoy three days of family
fun at the oldest and largest Labor Day Festival
in Ohio. Live music, midway rides, car
show, parade, and more. This year’s Sunday
headliner is Uncle Kracker, a country pop
artist with a number of Billboard 100 hits.
For information visit www.cwlaborday.org.
CW swimming pool open
The city of Canal Winchester invites you
to cool off this summer at the Canal Winchester
Municipal Swimming Pool. The pool
season began May 26 at noon and runs
through Sept. 4. A complete listing of pool
hours can be found on the city’s website.
Visit the pool with friends and family
and take advantage of the wading pool, the
recreational pool with a waterfall feature, or
the competition pool including diving boards
and a climbing wall. Relax in one of the
pool’s lounge chairs, or for extra shade,
enjoy the sun-sail area. Make your way to
the concession stand for hot dogs, pizza, nachos,
drinks, candy, chips, frozen treats, and
more.
Seasonal memberships and a number of
other pass options are available. The pool
is open to residents and non-residents. If
space is available, reduced-price membership
opportunities will open up after July 5.
Details on memberships and passes can be
found on the city’s website.
All those wishing to visit the pool will be
required to have a pre-paid reservation, including
those with free admission. Reservations
and payments must be made online in
advance; absolutely no walk-up reservations
will be permitted.
The pool is available to rent for parties
on designated Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
evenings throughout the season. Dates
may be booked during the season on a first
come, first served basis, and must be booked
two weeks in advance. Check the city’s website
for complete details, including rental
fees and available times.
Pool memberships and party sales are
now available to purchase on the city’s website.
Visit www.canalwinchesterohio.gov for
information.
Canal Winchester Board
of Education meetings
The Canal Winchester Board of Education
meets on the third Monday of each
month at 7 p.m. in the Canal Winchester
Education Center, 100 Washington St. on
the second floor in room 204/206. The public
is welcome to attend.
We’re Open to
Brighten your Day!
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Angela Roehrenbeck - Owner/Designer
• Fresh Beautiful Flower Arrangements
• Creative Design
• Weddings
CW City Council meetings
Canal Winchester City Council meetings
are held on the first and third Monday of
every month. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. The
meetings are open to the public. Council
meets in work session at 6 p.m. prior to each
city council meeting to discuss legislative
items and other issues of the city prior to
being included on a city council agenda.
• Birthdays
• Sympathy
• Special Occasions
614-829-2860
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