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Waste Matters

SWA’s April Household battery is shorted or damaged, it Jupiter
Hazardous Waste Tip: heats up and produces oxygen, North County Transfer Station
14185 N. Military Trail (SWA Road) in Jupiter
which facilitates combustion.
Fortunately, Palm Beach
Rechargeable Batteries County residents can dispose Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Can Cause Fires If Put In of rechargeable (non-alkaline) West Palm Beach
batteries for free at any of the
Home Chemical and Recycling Center
Recycling Bins Or Trash SWA’s seven Home Chemical 6161 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach
and Recycling Centers. Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Throwing rechargeable batteries into a recycling bin Regular alkaline batteries Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
or the garbage can put property and people’s lives at risk. (AA, AAA, C, D and 9 volt) can be placed in your In addition to these locations, many major retailers will
In fact, fires traced to lithium-ion batteries have been garbage. But any other type of battery (rechargeable, recycle batteries for free, and have drop-off containers
reported at recycling facilities nationwide, and fires have nickel-cadmium, automotive, lithium-ion, cell phone, placed near the front of their stores.
started in the garbage trucks that go to your home. lead-acid) should be dropped at one of the SWA’s Home Commercial quantities of batteries may require special
Rechargeable batteries power our cell phones, laptops, Chemical and Recycling Centers. disposal. Call (561) 687-1100 for details on recycling
cordless power tools and even hoverboards. These The SWA’s locations include (from north county to batteries from your business.
batteries have components that are flammable. If the south county): In the last fiscal year, Palm Beach County residents
recycled:
80,120 pounds of lead acid batteries
20,777 pounds of mixed batteries
The Singles Scene © 15,702 pounds of lithium-ion batteries
at the SWA’s Home Chemical and Recycling Centers. Each
year, the SWA’s Home Chemical and Recycling Centers
either recycle or safely dispose of more than 4.9M pounds
How Does This Work? Step 6: Know thyself and be accountable. If you of household hazardous wastes.
are only after “10s” in the club and you are a “6” be Learn more about how to properly dispose of batteries
By: Kelly Leary, prepared for some letdowns. Ask us what you can with the following resources:
M.S., Founder of do to get that guy or girl. We will tell you honestly Watch the SWA’s lithium-ion battery commercial.
Revolution Dating and advise you. Remember we are “cupids” and not Check out the SWA’s video about the dangers of putting
“unicorns”...we have magic and love in us, but we combustible items in your trash.
Review the Florida Department of Environmental

Step 1: B e can’t do the job alone. We love working with our Protection’s Homeowner’s Guide To Battery Recycling
authentic. Admit clients and as a result, they love us back! And Disposal.
you are READY Remember, pollution prevention starts at home. A full
to find love and/or Step 7: It worked! Welcome to “You are an list of household hazardous wastes can be found at SWA.
companionship again #RDCouple!”...it is time to put your membership org/HCRC or call (561) 697-2700 or (866) SWA-INFO
and you don’t want on HOLD. Why? Because you followed these steps. (toll-free) to learn more about the Solid Waste Authority
of Palm Beach County’s Home Chemical and Recycling
to do it online or on It’s science. We knew you would too! That’s why Centers.
social media for obvious reasons. we signed you up. We try to avoid enrolling non-
compliant/difficult people as a rule. We are saving
Step 2: Make that CONFIDENTIAL call to 561- you--and ourselves. Lucky you!
630-XOXO (9696) and schedule your appointment Community
as soon as you can get in. Once you arrive, simply Step 8: Share and tell all of your friends about
go through the enlightening screening process the love you have found and how you found it. Safety
developed over my 31 years in the love biz, and if This will bring more love into your life. Pass it on,
we like you and you like us, join the club. We call in other words. Whether you are single, divorced
this “The Enrollment Phase” which occurs in- or widowed, we can help. Thank you to our many By Keith Echols,
person in our well established office. People cannot clients who have been talking us up out there and Director of Security, Allied Universal
In the past few months, I’ve noticed an increase
join this club over the phone or online. Amen! spreading the word! The more the merrier. Love of recreational vehicles/equipment utilizing the
will always win. Our word of mouth referrals have pedestrian sidewalks throughout PGA National. For
Step 3: Return for your photo shoot and proceed soared since in the last few years. We thank you all those who may be unaware that PGA National has
with a collaborative biography playtime. Then, let for being part of the love movement! Love really a rule in place to ensure the safety of all those that
the fun and the matchmaking begin! Report back does win, right folks? utilize the sidewalks properly, the following is an
to us on your time and let us know if you want to I can’t wait to hear your story too. The love in us excerpt from the Property Owners Association Rules
continue dating the same person or keep going! honors the love in you today and every day. Hope and Regulations book:
6.14 – Golf carts, mopeds, gopeds, go-carts,

We play “wing girl/wing man” for you in essence. to see you soon in our office for our Mother’s Day scooters and other motorized equipment are not
Everything can be done over the phone, in person, specials and please do mention this when you book allowed on pedestrian/bike paths, sidewalks, parks,
or through email/mail after your two meetings with your appointment! There is time to nail that summer parking areas or grass and swale areas except in the
us in the office. It’s your preference. This process love goal you desire! In one moment, your life could course of maintenance duties, or, as to golf carts, for
facilitates “the get to know you” curve of typical change. Always be open and stay that way. the purpose of crossing such paths or areas in a direct
dating by speeding up your comfort level with your I can’t wait to meet you too! route along a golf cart path where the golf cart path
intersects with the path or area. PLEASE NOTE:
new person. We have people get engaged after only XOXO, Kelly VIOLATIONS OF THIS RULE MAY RESULT IN
TWO MONTHS of dating--if that is their goal. THE IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF GOLF CART
Relationships can move quickly here because of #GetDatingAgain #LoveLocal #LoveOffline PRIVILEGES. ADDITIONALLY, PURSUANT TO
the vetting process. #LoveIRL #TellYourFriends THE DECLARATION, FINES MAY BE IMPOSED
FOR EACH SUCH VIOLATION. Notwithstanding
Step 4: Trust your matchmaking team. Let us take Kelly Leary has 31 years in the dating industry the foregoing, this section shall not prohibit the use
©
of vehicles specifically designed for the disabled; such
the lead and shed light on things that may be holding and a Master’s Degree in Psychology. She’s use shall be subject to the prior written approval of
you back romantically. Other times, we are just been profiled by ABC News, The Palm Beach the POA.
working to get closer to the right match by building Post, PalmBeacher Magazine, Stuart News, etc. Your safety is our concern. I just wanted to take a
a good rapport with you. Engage us and we will get Revolution Dating members are pre-screened brief moment of your time to make you aware of this
you engaged too. including background checks. Professional rule, so that we can all share in ensuring the safety
photos are taken by the staff. Revolution Dating of everyone in PGA National. As always secure your
Step 5: Collaborate with us! Call/text/email is not online dating or blind dating. In addition vehicle, and never leave valuables in plain sight.
Together we can make a difference. Never hesitate to
and share your feedback with us. Is he or she into to providing matchmaking services that make call security at (561) 627-1600. Report all suspicious
you? We shall assist just like a friend would in this singles “UN-single” through their exclusive club people and activities because the smallest piece of
matter. NO MORE GUESSING GAMES. Some membership, Kelly also provides feedback from information may be the biggest part of the solution.
have success on the first date and some on the tenth your dates when appropriate. All inquiries are Keep your garage door closed when not in use and
date--but no date will be a debacle (like online dating) confidential. set your alarm when you leave your home.
because we know everyone and have validated them!

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