Thousands of people “believed” as they lined F Street from Fifth Street to Sackett Avenue to watch the annual Parade of Lights lead Santa Claus into town so he could
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The purchase did not happen due to delayed financing.
Through a contract with the Chaffee County government, Angel of Shavano provided countywide recycling through drop-off public bins for cardboard, No. 1-2 plastics, aluminum, tin, glass, paper and newspaper.
Armstrong said a void was created with the loss of those public bins.
âWith Angel departing, the countyâs desired need for recycling significantly increasedâ¦recycling is an important aspect for this community,â Armstrong said.
Through recent research of the industry, Armstrong discovered Angel of Shavano and the opportunity to resume its services.
However, he said Angel of Shavanoâs timeline âwasnât possible with financial institutions, the county (government) and various stakeholders. Financial institutions canât operate that fast. Itsâ unfortunate, but ultimately might be better for the county.â
âToday was fantastic,â Greater Arkansas River Nature Association Executive Director Dominique Naccarato said, estimating they had about 400 cars as of noon for their recycling program Saturday.
GARNA supplied a 30-yard dumpster, which was nearly full from the 60 registered recyclers, where they could drop off glass, cardboard, plastics and other recyclable items.
3R Technology Solutions from Pueblo was also on hand to recycle larger electronic items. Microwaves, televisions, washer and dryers, refrigerators and hot water heaters were just some of the items turned in Saturday.
3R was sponsored by Sustainable Salida, Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, Salida Business Alliance and the City of Salida.
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