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Editorial Board Waste Matters

Editor: James A. Cioffi SWA’s July Household Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
james@jcclaw.com Saturday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Feature Writers: Dawn Levinstein, POA Hazardous Waste Tip Commercial interests should call (561) 687-1100 for
Commissioner Maria Marino disposal options.
Katie Roundtree Got A Sinking Feeling That Your In the last fiscal year, Palm Beach County residents
Boat Might Harbor Hazards? safely disposed of or recycled more than 4.9M pounds of
Contributing When exploring South Florida’s home chemicals. This included more than:
Reporter: Don Kiselewski beautiful natural environments, be • 557,000 pounds of oils
watchful of what you leave in your • 230,400 pounds of cylinders, including fire extinguishers
Your editors strongly believe that the number
of people who do become involved with any wake. Items such as: • 95,000 pounds of fuels
news medium directly reflects on that medium’s • flares • 85,000 pounds of batteries, including deep cycle
excellence, versatility and broad viewpoint. • fire extinguishers batteries
Therefore, we invite PGA residents to contribute • deep cycle batteries • 45,000 pounds of cleaning products
articles or current, timely news items and/or • mercury float switches • 300 pounds of flares
“Letters to the Editors.” • fuels and oils • Mercury float switches
Articles/letters are subject to editing and editors’ • cleaning products Entire boats can be disposed of in the landfill at 6330
right to publish. Submission must include writer’s • even boats themselves N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach after all of the hazardous
name, address and telephone number. Unsigned articles All need to be disposed of properly. materials such as fuel, batteries and flares have been
/letters will not be published. Opposing views to article Fortunately, proper disposal of many harmful boating removed by the owner or hauler. The removed materials
viewpoints contained in this paper are welcome. products is easy and free for Palm Beach County residents. are accepted at any of the HCRC locations listed above. To
Articles do not necessarily represent the viewpoint
of the C.A.N.! organization. Submissions should Just bring these items to any of the SWA’s Home Chemical ensure the boat is hazard-free, SWA Hazardous Waste staff
be mailed or delivered by the tenth of each month and Recycling Centers (HCRC) listed below, where they will inspect boats at the Home Chemical and Recycling
for the following month’s publication (example: by will be recycled or disposed of properly. Center located at 6161 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach
January 10 for February publication) to: The SWA’s locations include (from north county to Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. SWA landfill
C.A.N.! Editors south county): operations staff will perform inspections outside of these
or • Jupiter hours. Built-in fuel tanks must be accessible for inspection,
Contact the publisher for additional information North County Transfer Station but residents should note that the SWA will not pump fuel
regarding submissions, fax (561) 627-9088 or e-mail 14185 N. Military Trail (SWA Road) in Jupiter from tanks. Disposal rates are based on weight. SWA staff
canpga@yahoo.com. Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. cannot assist with offloading boats from trailers.
Let’s hear from you. Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proper disposal of old or expired hazardous boating
• West Palm Beach items can be a real lifesaver. More disposal information
Home Chemical And Recycling Center for boaters can be found on the SWA’s website or by
6161 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach calling (561) 697-2700.

Commissioner’s Update from page 1

reclaimed water through purple pipes that are completely while conserving our fresh drinking water supplies.
separate from the drinking water distribution system. Reclaimed water is less expensive than drinking water,
Additionally, the captured gases produce electricity. it helps lawns, parks, and golf courses stay green, it is
One million gallons of reclaimed water per day goes not subject to water restrictions for irrigation, and it
to the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, a constructed wetland helps to recharge ground water aquifers.
on Jog Road in Delray Beach. Green Cay Wetlands is the The South Florida Water Management District
second wetland constructed by WUD, and is about 100 strongly supports the Reclaimed Water Program, and
acres in size, accepting two to three million gallons per has urged local governments to increase the portion of
day of reclaimed water. These beautiful wetlands create water supplies derived from alternative sources, in order
a valuable wildlife habitat, where the public can observe to comply with consumptive use permit regulations.
more than 150 species of birds as well as alligators, As a leader in the water utility industry, WUD is
rabbits, turtles, otters, foxes and others. Members of meeting the challenges of providing an abundant supply
the public can walk, bird watch, and photograph on the of fresh, high-quality drinking water for the future, and
Now Hiring Assistant Manager extensive boardwalk system, which features interpretive setting an example for other communities.
JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM! signs about the habitat. As always, if I can assist you, please contact me at
Among the greatest benefits of the county’s (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@pbcgov.org.
Mirasol Walk Plaza Reclaimed Water Program is the ability to irrigate,
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Palm Beach Gardens
FL 33418
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