New plastic items added to list of recyclables

Thursday, June 28; 9:30 a.m.

Montgomery County Recycling Center, 16105 Frederick Rd., Derwood

(Enter off Rte. 355 just south of Shady Grove Rd. by the Transfer Station and drive straight ahead. Recycling Center is on the right.)

County Executive Ike Leggett will announce a list of new plastic items that can now be recycled in Montgomery County. This will make the County’s recycling program one of the most comprehensive in the metropolitan region.

PHOTO OP: At a “picnic” table, the Executive will present a display of current and new plastic items that can be recycled. There will be graphics portraying the new items. Tours of the Recycling Center will be available following the announcement.

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