en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/720717 Comments by soilcycle http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/09/13/now-demolished-former-siegel%e2%80%99s-store-to-become-temporary-surface-lot#IDComment98628877 love seeing people walk the walk! nice job taking the lead downtown district. Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:38:15 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/09/13/now-demolished-former-siegel%e2%80%99s-store-to-become-temporary-surface-lot#IDComment98628877 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Free-TVComputer-Monitor-Recycling-Program-Launches-101939198.html#IDComment96387756 microwaves are considered an appliance, also banned from the landfill. Options are CSG Appliance Recycling charges $5 per appliance. 369-0463 or you can recycle at the landfill for $9 per appliance Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:17:24 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Free-TVComputer-Monitor-Recycling-Program-Launches-101939198.html#IDComment96387756 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Free-TVComputer-Monitor-Recycling-Program-Launches-101939198.html#IDComment96378222 CR PC Recycler - consider calling or e-mailing the guy quoted above from the Agency to get included in their Home and Business Recycling Companion, which is a guide to recycling options in Cedar Rapids Linn County. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:36:56 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Free-TVComputer-Monitor-Recycling-Program-Launches-101939198.html#IDComment96378222 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Free-TVComputer-Monitor-Recycling-Program-Launches-101939198.html#IDComment96377869 no scam , recycle any and all electronics at the solid waste agency, free to you (includes clock radios, portable phones, vcr/dvds, etc.) Another recycling options for ANYTHING computer related is Goodwill Industries and their ReBoot Program - greater good comes from recycling anything computer related with Goodwill rather than the landfill. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:33:36 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Free-TVComputer-Monitor-Recycling-Program-Launches-101939198.html#IDComment96377869 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Iowa-DNR-Director-to-Resign-to-Take-Federal-Job-100920544.html#IDComment93749571 I, for one, wish him well. It's virtually impossible to make everyone happy - all the time. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:03:47 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Iowa-DNR-Director-to-Resign-to-Take-Federal-Job-100920544.html#IDComment93749571 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/100817499.html#IDComment93648808 refreshing to see creative thought in process. why is it met with such resistance and negativity? are the pianos hurting anyone (well maybe if I sat down to play), but otherwise, it sounds fun and I'm sure will bring joy to more than a few folks. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:13:26 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/100817499.html#IDComment93648808 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Business-Saving-Shingles-from-Landfill-100483434.html#IDComment93137314 ????? Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:14:42 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Business-Saving-Shingles-from-Landfill-100483434.html#IDComment93137314 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Business-Saving-Shingles-from-Landfill-100483434.html#IDComment93123759 ground shingles are used as part of a mixture when making asphalt - it is not straight shingles on the road. DOT allows Recycled Asphalt Shingles or "RAS" mix be no more than 5% of the entire mix. please consider doing a quick internet search for "RAS" to learn more about this road base. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:35:24 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Business-Saving-Shingles-from-Landfill-100483434.html#IDComment93123759 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Business-Saving-Shingles-from-Landfill-100483434.html#IDComment93122942 He's been inhaling too much of that shingle smoke! Looks like he's killed a few brain-cells or two. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:29:45 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/Business-Saving-Shingles-from-Landfill-100483434.html#IDComment93122942 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/11/shingles-will-find-new-life-as-road-material#IDComment92902971 They grind the shingles (removing metal during grinding process) then use it as an ingredient in asphalt paving to replace virgin petroleum products. It is called Recycled Asphalt Shingles or RAS for short in the asphalt biz. The Iowa DOT has released a specification approving the use of recycled shingles, up to 5% of the mix, for asphalt roads / parking lots, etc. This process is not "grind the shingles and lay them down as is." Check out Missouri and Minnesota DOT efforts - they use tons of it, at a significant cost savings, allowing them to pave more (do more) with their road funds - quite a concept! Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:07:54 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2010/08/11/shingles-will-find-new-life-as-road-material#IDComment92902971 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/88267417.html#IDComment62711344 If there is one message to "get out of this" story - rethink trash is as good as any. How about don't throw away hazardous chemicals - you can recycle them for free at the Solid Waste Agency, but you need an appointment. Before you visit the landfill - is there anything else that can be done with what you want to throw away - instead of burying your trash. That's what I got out of "it" anyways... Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:21:11 +0000 http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/88267417.html#IDComment62711344 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/11/26/fees-increasing-for-garbage-and-yard-waste-pickup-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment44798190 Two things: 1) All residents of Cedar Rapids Linn County can get FREE compost, anytime the compost facility is open. No landscapers permit or whatever is needed to pick-up FREE compost. AND 2) The Agency does not receive ANY tax dollars - all operating dollars comes from those who landfill garbage. Landfill less = pay less. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:30:06 +0000 http://gazetteonline.com/local-news/2009/11/26/fees-increasing-for-garbage-and-yard-waste-pickup-in-cedar-rapids#IDComment44798190