VERNON PARISH RECYCLES!
The Vernon Parish Recycling Center, a partnership between the Vernon Parish Police Jury, the City of Leesville, and IESI, will open its doors today at10:00am. The Recycling Center will accept paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum cans, and tin cans. Residents will NOT be paid for their recyclables. The center is located at 129 Red Town Rd., across from Walmart. The Hours of Operation will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am – 3:00pm, Closed on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday.
After a number of requests from the public, and working with Fort Polk and their efforts to extend recycling into the community, the Vernon Parish Police Jury created the Recycling Center. The Police Jury partnered with the City of Leesville to find a location that would be easily accessible to the largest number of residents in the parish. With the growth and economic development occurring in our parish, this is just another step towards moving this parish forward in caring for the environment and providing for the needs of the public.
Currently, the Recycle Center is located at 129 Red Town Rd. The Police Jury constructed the site, purchased the equipment and building, is providing the funding and labor for all the operations, and is paying the tipping fees at the center in Alexandria. The City of Leesville is providing the location, sewer, and water and IESI is providing the dumpsters at no charge.
The Police Jury hopes, that if this pilot project goes well, to expand the recycling program to other areas of the parish.
The Police Jury has also joined the Keep American Beautiful organization and is in the certification process to become an affiliate. They hope to use this affiliation to expand the recycling program and to begin educational programs in the local schools.
Patrons are recommended to sort their recyclables by type before bringing them to the center:
1. Paper and Cardboard
2. Plastic
3. Tin and Aluminum